Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on: March 05,2024

Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on:March 05,2024

Age-related vaginal symptoms tied to worse quality of life

(HealthDay)—Severe vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) symptoms are associated with worse quality of life in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inMenopause.Rossella E. Na

Updated on: April 23,2024

Age-related vaginal symptoms tied to worse quality of life

(HealthDay)—Severe vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) symptoms are associated with worse quality of life in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inMenopause.Rossella E. Na

Updated on:April 23,2024

Calculating menopause with fuzzy logic

by University of BergenWomen's biology change during menopause. Credit: ColourboxEvery woman reaches menopause at a different time in life. Now, researchers from the University of Bergen have

Updated on: May 05,2024

Calculating menopause with fuzzy logic

by University of BergenWomen's biology change during menopause. Credit: ColourboxEvery woman reaches menopause at a different time in life. Now, researchers from the University of Bergen have

Updated on:May 05,2024

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Updated on: March 12,2024

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers find success in integrating lawyers into care teams to support pregnant and postpartum patients

by MedStar Health Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which include a lawyer as part of a patient's care team, can help health systems address hea

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers find success in integrating lawyers into care teams to support pregnant and postpartum patients

by MedStar Health Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which include a lawyer as part of a patient's care team, can help health systems address hea

Updated on:January 16,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on: March 05,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on:March 05,2024

Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityAutomated supine pressor test procedure. Researchers are developing a way for women to test themselves for preeclampsia risk at home using a smartphone and automa

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityAutomated supine pressor test procedure. Researchers are developing a way for women to test themselves for preeclampsia risk at home using a smartphone and automa

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on:March 07,2024

The use of nitrous oxide 'cracking ' technology in the labor ward

by AAGBIAmbient concentration of nitrous oxide in parts per million (ppm) with use of cracking technology, over the course of established labor, plotted against time. Picture of Mobile Destruction Uni

Updated on: May 10,2024

The use of nitrous oxide 'cracking ' technology in the labor ward

by AAGBIAmbient concentration of nitrous oxide in parts per million (ppm) with use of cracking technology, over the course of established labor, plotted against time. Picture of Mobile Destruction Uni

Updated on:May 10,2024

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities persist in pregnancy outcomes of patients with lupus

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile investigators have known that maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy among women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have impro

Updated on: June 12,2024

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities persist in pregnancy outcomes of patients with lupus

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile investigators have known that maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy among women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have impro

Updated on:June 12,2024