Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on: January 21,2024

Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on:January 21,2024

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on: June 07,2024

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on:June 07,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on: April 11,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on:April 11,2024

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on: March 27,2024

U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases and deaths if more patients got follow-up after screening, study suggests

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Anna Tarazevich from PexelsGetting screened for cervical cancer isn't fun. And getting an alert that your initial exam showed a potential sign of trouble, and

Updated on:March 27,2024

Placental group B strep tied to neonatal unit admission in infants born at term

by Elana GotkineDetection ofStreptococcus agalactiae(Group BStreptococcus; GBS) in the placenta is associated with an increased risk for neonatal unit (NNU) admission, according to a

Updated on: January 12,2024

Placental group B strep tied to neonatal unit admission in infants born at term

by Elana GotkineDetection ofStreptococcus agalactiae(Group BStreptococcus; GBS) in the placenta is associated with an increased risk for neonatal unit (NNU) admission, according to a

Updated on:January 12,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on: May 31,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on:May 31,2024

To protect a mother's health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-'Roe' world

by Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis pregnancy felt different.After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 we

Updated on: January 21,2024

To protect a mother's health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-'Roe' world

by Christopher O'Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis pregnancy felt different.After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 we

Updated on:January 21,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Updated on:April 27,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on:March 23,2024

BP patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoutine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into six distinct patterns that can effectively strati

Updated on: January 19,2024

BP patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

byKaiser PermanenteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoutine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into six distinct patterns that can effectively strati

Updated on:January 19,2024