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Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineDistribution of binding affinity IC50 values by HLA-DRB1 allele category (A) all binding predictions (B) Excluding non-binders (lC50 > 5000 nM). Cre
Study provides new explanation for why placenta may not properly separate at birth, putting mother and newborn at risk

Study provides new explanation for why placenta may not properly separate at birth, putting mother and newborn at risk

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCLA may change the way clinicians and scientists understand, diagnose and treat placent

Study provides new explanation for why placenta may not properly separate at birth, putting mother and newborn at risk

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at UCLA may change the way clinicians and scientists understand, diagnose and treat placent
Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's
Chronic conditions increasing among childbearing women

Chronic conditions increasing among childbearing women

(HealthDay)—Between 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inObstetrics &a

Chronic conditions increasing among childbearing women

(HealthDay)—Between 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inObstetrics &a
Texas, battling teen pregnancy, recasts sex education standards

Texas, battling teen pregnancy, recasts sex education standards

by Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJ.R. Chester got pregnant the summer before her senior year of high school. A bright student with good grades, she gave birth, graduated, and was

Texas, battling teen pregnancy, recasts sex education standards

by Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJ.R. Chester got pregnant the summer before her senior year of high school. A bright student with good grades, she gave birth, graduated, and was
Shielding against COVID-19 likely reduced exposure for pregnant individuals in early pandemic

Shielding against COVID-19 likely reduced exposure for pregnant individuals in early pandemic

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeTime evolution measurements and fitted test-result model estimates of the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antibody status among patients who gave birth between 20 April 2020

Shielding against COVID-19 likely reduced exposure for pregnant individuals in early pandemic

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeTime evolution measurements and fitted test-result model estimates of the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antibody status among patients who gave birth between 20 April 2020
Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive

Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive
Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i
Severe respiratory infections linked to some congenital cardiovascular defects

Severe respiratory infections linked to some congenital cardiovascular defects

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiencing severe respiratory infections during the first trimester of pregnancy triples the risk of som

Severe respiratory infections linked to some congenital cardiovascular defects

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiencing severe respiratory infections during the first trimester of pregnancy triples the risk of som
Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard

Preventing the development of polycystic ovary syndrome

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetIn a recently published review article inNature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers conclude where the field of research is today, regard
Mathematical modelling to prevent fistulas

Mathematical modelling to prevent fistulas

by Linköping UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt is better to invest in measures that make it easier for women to visit a doctor during pregnancy than measures to repair birth injuries.

Mathematical modelling to prevent fistulas

by Linköping UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt is better to invest in measures that make it easier for women to visit a doctor during pregnancy than measures to repair birth injuries.
Prophylactic use of tranexamic acid not beneficial in cesarean delivery

Prophylactic use of tranexamic acid not beneficial in cesarean delivery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing cesarean delivery, prophylactic use of tranexamic acid does not lead to a lower risk for a composite of maternal death or blood transfusion, according to a stud

Prophylactic use of tranexamic acid not beneficial in cesarean delivery

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing cesarean delivery, prophylactic use of tranexamic acid does not lead to a lower risk for a composite of maternal death or blood transfusion, according to a stud