Gynaecology and obstetrics
A blood test to differentiate severe COVID-19 from preeclampsia in pregnant women

A blood test to differentiate severe COVID-19 from preeclampsia in pregnant women

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPregnancy brings dee

A blood test to differentiate severe COVID-19 from preeclampsia in pregnant women

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPregnancy brings dee
New study provides a detailed cell atlas of the fallopian tube

New study provides a detailed cell atlas of the fallopian tube

by Kelly Malcom,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineThe fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent

New study provides a detailed cell atlas of the fallopian tube

by Kelly Malcom,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineThe fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent
New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps

New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps

by David McFadden,University of OttawaCredit: Karsten WinegartThe horrific toll of the Holocaust, with its crimes against humanity amid the state-sponsored mass murder campaign that killed six m

New research provides theory on why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps

by David McFadden,University of OttawaCredit: Karsten WinegartThe horrific toll of the Holocaust, with its crimes against humanity amid the state-sponsored mass murder campaign that killed six m
Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv
Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study

by University of SurreyScoping review results mapped onto Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063283Support for pregnant wom

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study

by University of SurreyScoping review results mapped onto Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness. Credit:BMJ Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063283Support for pregnant wom
New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas
A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD
A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an
Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin
'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher