Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

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Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

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Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

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Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

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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

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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

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Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

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Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

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Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

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Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

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Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

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Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

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The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world

by Cell PressThis figure shows a normal uterine fluid environment during embryo preimplantation. Credit: Zhang, Ying et al.,Trends in Molecular Medicine2017A developing fetus bathes i

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The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world

by Cell PressThis figure shows a normal uterine fluid environment during embryo preimplantation. Credit: Zhang, Ying et al.,Trends in Molecular Medicine2017A developing fetus bathes i

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Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

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Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

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New therapeutic prospect for preeclampsia

by Pasteur InstitutePlacental cells are stained blue (nuclei) and the reactive oxygen species produced by mitochondria are stained red by fluorescence. The levels of these reactive species are al

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New therapeutic prospect for preeclampsia

by Pasteur InstitutePlacental cells are stained blue (nuclei) and the reactive oxygen species produced by mitochondria are stained red by fluorescence. The levels of these reactive species are al

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Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro

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Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro

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Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici

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Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici

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Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

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Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

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