One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

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One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024 17

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

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Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

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Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on:January 21,2024 14

Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts Universit

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Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts Universit

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Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

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Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

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Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

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Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

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For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

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For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on:January 21,2024 12

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

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Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on:January 21,2024 17

Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in t

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Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in t

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Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

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Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on:January 21,2024 14

Multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis, study shows

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReviewing qualitative studies from the past 20 years, the researchers found a range of contributing factors including: a continuing stigma arou

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Multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis, study shows

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReviewing qualitative studies from the past 20 years, the researchers found a range of contributing factors including: a continuing stigma arou

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Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

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Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

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