Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on: January 17,2024

Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on:January 17,2024

Abortion restrictions put hospital ethics committees in the spotlight—but what do they do?

by Elizabeth Lanphier and Jake Earl,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany states have imposedsweeping restrictionsthat all but ban abortion since the June 2022 Suprem

Updated on: February 18,2024

Abortion restrictions put hospital ethics committees in the spotlight—but what do they do?

by Elizabeth Lanphier and Jake Earl,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany states have imposedsweeping restrictionsthat all but ban abortion since the June 2022 Suprem

Updated on:February 18,2024

Lack of a hormone in pregnant mice linked to preeclampsia

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers fro

Updated on: April 11,2024

Lack of a hormone in pregnant mice linked to preeclampsia

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: Wikipedia(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers fro

Updated on:April 11,2024

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei

Updated on: February 18,2024

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei

Updated on:February 18,2024

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on:April 01,2024

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on: May 06,2024

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on:May 06,2024

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde

Updated on: May 05,2024

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde

Updated on:May 05,2024

Shift work and long hours significantly increase risk of preterm birth: Study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShift work and working long hours significantly increase the chances of preterm birth, a Monash University-led study has found.The researchers

Updated on: January 15,2024

Shift work and long hours significantly increase risk of preterm birth: Study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShift work and working long hours significantly increase the chances of preterm birth, a Monash University-led study has found.The researchers

Updated on:January 15,2024

Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance

by Robin FosterIt's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large

Updated on: August 31,2024

Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance

by Robin FosterIt's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large

Updated on:August 31,2024

Research team creates a surgical navigation system for fetal surgery

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaThe new surgical GPS provides greater precision, shortens the duration of surgery and reduces mortality rates. Credit: BCNatalThe placenta of every expectant mot

Updated on: May 18,2024

Research team creates a surgical navigation system for fetal surgery

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaThe new surgical GPS provides greater precision, shortens the duration of surgery and reduces mortality rates. Credit: BCNatalThe placenta of every expectant mot

Updated on:May 18,2024