Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US

by Laura Fleszar, Allison Bryant Mantha, Catherine O. Johnson and Greg Roth,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in

Updated on: January 19,2024

Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US

by Laura Fleszar, Allison Bryant Mantha, Catherine O. Johnson and Greg Roth,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in

Updated on:January 19,2024

Evidence-based treatments for obstetric hemorrhage save lives and lower hospital costs, shows study

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageMeasures used at California hospitals to stop excessive bleeding in childbirth are saving an average of almost $18 per birth, for st

Updated on: May 10,2024

Evidence-based treatments for obstetric hemorrhage save lives and lower hospital costs, shows study

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageMeasures used at California hospitals to stop excessive bleeding in childbirth are saving an average of almost $18 per birth, for st

Updated on:May 10,2024

Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on: February 18,2024

Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on:February 18,2024

In the US, menopause finally gets its due

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed amon

Updated on: April 07,2024

In the US, menopause finally gets its due

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor years, the sweeping physical and emotional midlife change that women undergo has been shunted to the shadowy corners of public view, and barely even discussed amon

Updated on:April 07,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on: March 12,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on:March 12,2024

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

Updated on: March 02,2024

New test assesses sperm function

by WileyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaTwo new publications in the journalMolecular Reproduction and Development&nbsp

Updated on:March 02,2024

Obese pregnant women infected by Zika virus have impaired immune response, shows study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPAnna Cláudia Castello Branco (ICB-USP), first author of the article in Viruses, with the results. Credit: Maria Notomi SatoResearchers at the University of São Pa

Updated on: May 18,2024

Obese pregnant women infected by Zika virus have impaired immune response, shows study

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPAnna Cláudia Castello Branco (ICB-USP), first author of the article in Viruses, with the results. Credit: Maria Notomi SatoResearchers at the University of São Pa

Updated on:May 18,2024

Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

Updated on:May 23,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on:April 18,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on: March 07,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on:March 07,2024