A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on: May 13,2024

A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on:May 13,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on: March 23,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on:March 23,2024

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on:April 01,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on: April 29,2024

Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

Updated on:April 29,2024

Online search data could be used to detect gynecological cancer cases earlier

by Conrad Duncan,Imperial College LondonThe time series chart outlining the number of online search queries per discrete category within the study cohort. The time series chart outlines the numb

Updated on: March 19,2024

Online search data could be used to detect gynecological cancer cases earlier

by Conrad Duncan,Imperial College LondonThe time series chart outlining the number of online search queries per discrete category within the study cohort. The time series chart outlines the numb

Updated on:March 19,2024

Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStudies show that social distancing and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic effectivel

Updated on: July 25,2024

Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStudies show that social distancing and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic effectivel

Updated on:July 25,2024

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Updated on: June 04,2024

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Updated on:June 04,2024

Prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate lower under safety program

by Elana GotkineUnder the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate is lower than topiramate and other antiobesity medications (AOMs), according to a

Updated on: April 11,2024

Prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate lower under safety program

by Elana GotkineUnder the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), prenatal exposure to phentermine-topiramate is lower than topiramate and other antiobesity medications (AOMs), according to a

Updated on:April 11,2024

Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N

Updated on: January 13,2024

Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N

Updated on:January 13,2024

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in the U.S., but not in other global communities

by Amy Patterson Neubert,Purdue UniversityA photo of a Yucatec Maya mother and newborn is featured on the cover of the American Journal of Human Biology. Credit: Rosy GaribayThe increase in cesa

Updated on: April 07,2024

C-sections are seen as breastfeeding barrier in the U.S., but not in other global communities

by Amy Patterson Neubert,Purdue UniversityA photo of a Yucatec Maya mother and newborn is featured on the cover of the American Journal of Human Biology. Credit: Rosy GaribayThe increase in cesa

Updated on:April 07,2024