Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on:January 16,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on: May 16,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on:May 16,2024

Pregnancy and respiratory illnesses: Tips to reduce your flu risks

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlu season usually starts in the fall, peaks during the height of winter and tapers around spring. Other respiratory illnesses, includi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnancy and respiratory illnesses: Tips to reduce your flu risks

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFlu season usually starts in the fall, peaks during the height of winter and tapers around spring. Other respiratory illnesses, includi

Updated on:March 05,2024

Vaginal suppository containing Lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women

byOkayama University(Left) Microbiota of recurrent cystitis is significantly different from that of uncomplicated cystitis and healthy vaginal microbiota. (Right) But, the microbiota of recurren

Updated on: January 19,2024

Vaginal suppository containing Lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women

byOkayama University(Left) Microbiota of recurrent cystitis is significantly different from that of uncomplicated cystitis and healthy vaginal microbiota. (Right) But, the microbiota of recurren

Updated on:January 19,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on: January 15,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on:January 15,2024

Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility

byMonash UniversityEffect of culture media viscosity on FTEC viability and proliferation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51481-9In a study providing impo

Updated on: September 07,2024

Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility

byMonash UniversityEffect of culture media viscosity on FTEC viability and proliferation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51481-9In a study providing impo

Updated on:September 07,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on: May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on:May 10,2024

Breastfeeding and Ebola: Knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies

Updated on: April 09,2025

Breastfeeding and Ebola: Knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies

Updated on:April 09,2025

Maternal egg consumption not tied to egg allergy in offspring

by Lori SolomonDevelopment of egg allergy at 12 months is unaffected by maternal egg consumption during the very early neonatal period, according to a study published July 10 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal egg consumption not tied to egg allergy in offspring

by Lori SolomonDevelopment of egg allergy at 12 months is unaffected by maternal egg consumption during the very early neonatal period, according to a study published July 10 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:January 19,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on: May 16,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on:May 16,2024