Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome seen as 'routine practice'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityOptional prenatal screening for Down's syndrome has become a 'normal' part of pregnancy, with consequences for women and their partners,

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome seen as 'routine practice'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityOptional prenatal screening for Down's syndrome has become a 'normal' part of pregnancy, with consequences for women and their partners,

Updated on:March 02,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on: March 09,2024

How 20th-century 'rejuvenation' techniques gave rise to the modern anti-ageing industry

by James Stark,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOur obsession with looking and feeling younger isn't unique to the 21st century. In fact, we've been searching for ways to turn b

Updated on:March 09,2024

Midwife's research features in new national guidance on drinking during pregnancy

by Northumbria UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs thousands of people are committing to giving up alcohol during Dry January, research from a midwifery lecturer at Northumbria University has b

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwife's research features in new national guidance on drinking during pregnancy

by Northumbria UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs thousands of people are committing to giving up alcohol during Dry January, research from a midwifery lecturer at Northumbria University has b

Updated on:March 23,2024

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Surgeons should prepare to face more abortion complications post-Roe, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications of forced pregnancies and unsafe abortions following the Supreme Court's decision

Updated on: March 21,2024

Surgeons should prepare to face more abortion complications post-Roe, say experts

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications of forced pregnancies and unsafe abortions following the Supreme Court's decision

Updated on:March 21,2024

Women not being routinely informed that a common anesthetic may lessen contraception effectiveness, doctors warn

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen undergoing operations are not being routinely informed that a common anesthetic may make the

Updated on: May 09,2024

Women not being routinely informed that a common anesthetic may lessen contraception effectiveness, doctors warn

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen undergoing operations are not being routinely informed that a common anesthetic may make the

Updated on:May 09,2024

Mammograms found to increase when patients self-schedule

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving the ability to self-schedule mammograms was associated with a 15 percentage point increase

Updated on: January 13,2024

Mammograms found to increase when patients self-schedule

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving the ability to self-schedule mammograms was associated with a 15 percentage point increase

Updated on:January 13,2024

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on:March 16,2024

Technique may restore healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies

byRutgers UniversityDifferences in bacterial DNA load and composition between treatment groups at differing body sites, collection types, and times. (A) Bacterial DNA load in maternal vaginal sw

Updated on: February 18,2024

Technique may restore healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies

byRutgers UniversityDifferences in bacterial DNA load and composition between treatment groups at differing body sites, collection types, and times. (A) Bacterial DNA load in maternal vaginal sw

Updated on:February 18,2024

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