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The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert
How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers found that Zika virus induces cells to create connections, called tunneling nanotubes, that may enable the virus to re

How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers found that Zika virus induces cells to create connections, called tunneling nanotubes, that may enable the virus to re
Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using
True burden of stillbirths in Europe vastly underestimated

True burden of stillbirths in Europe vastly underestimated

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe burden of stillbirth has been underestimated by at least a third because of recommendations to report only stillbirths from 28 weeks' ges

True burden of stillbirths in Europe vastly underestimated

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe burden of stillbirth has been underestimated by at least a third because of recommendations to report only stillbirths from 28 weeks' ges
Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re
Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle
Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death

Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age 70), fin

Irregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk of early death (before age 70), fin
Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy

Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineFor pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue o

Metformin added to insulin not beneficial for T2D in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineFor pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue o
Artificial intelligence predicts gestational diabetes in Chinese women

Artificial intelligence predicts gestational diabetes in Chinese women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMachine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, can predict which women are at high risk of developing gestational diabetes and lead to earli

Artificial intelligence predicts gestational diabetes in Chinese women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMachine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, can predict which women are at high risk of developing gestational diabetes and lead to earli
Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi
Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a

Abortion does not increase a woman's risk of attempting suicide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolicies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a
Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS