How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.

Updated on: March 09,2024

How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.

Updated on:March 09,2024

Endometrial scratch of no value to first-time IVF patients in a large randomized trial

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn add-on treatment commonly offered to patients in preparation for IVF has proved ineffective in a large-scale ra

Updated on: April 03,2024

Endometrial scratch of no value to first-time IVF patients in a large randomized trial

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn add-on treatment commonly offered to patients in preparation for IVF has proved ineffective in a large-scale ra

Updated on:April 03,2024

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on: March 12,2024

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers develop AI model to better predict which drugs may cause birth defects

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalTo provide access to the data used to create the new AI model, the researchers developed a website that enables users to explore relationships between genes, drugs, and

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers develop AI model to better predict which drugs may cause birth defects

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalTo provide access to the data used to create the new AI model, the researchers developed a website that enables users to explore relationships between genes, drugs, and

Updated on:January 19,2024

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #DRYMESTER the only safe approach

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to da

Updated on: April 08,2024

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #DRYMESTER the only safe approach

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to da

Updated on:April 08,2024

Opioid exposure linked to increased odds of preterm birth

by Elana GotkineOpioid exposure is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online on Feb. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Olivia M. Bosworth, from Vand

Updated on: March 07,2024

Opioid exposure linked to increased odds of preterm birth

by Elana GotkineOpioid exposure is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online on Feb. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Olivia M. Bosworth, from Vand

Updated on:March 07,2024

Telehealth could 'break barriers' to antenatal care

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelemedicine should be used to increase access to routine care delivered to expectant mothers from the time they conceive to the onset of labor in resource-limite

Updated on: July 01,2024

Telehealth could 'break barriers' to antenatal care

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelemedicine should be used to increase access to routine care delivered to expectant mothers from the time they conceive to the onset of labor in resource-limite

Updated on:July 01,2024

Women's wellness: Understanding the depression gender gap

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and it can occur at any age.Somemood changesanddepre

Updated on: July 02,2024

Women's wellness: Understanding the depression gender gap

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and it can occur at any age.Somemood changesanddepre

Updated on:July 02,2024

Study shows mother's diet may boost immune systems of premature infants

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePhotomicrographs of tissue taken from the intestines of infant mice and grown in culture as intestinal organoids, or enteroids, that are basically &q

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study shows mother's diet may boost immune systems of premature infants

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePhotomicrographs of tissue taken from the intestines of infant mice and grown in culture as intestinal organoids, or enteroids, that are basically &q

Updated on:June 12,2024

Researchers develop blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It is also the most lethal form, in part b

Updated on: January 17,2024

Researchers develop blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It is also the most lethal form, in part b

Updated on:January 17,2024