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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
Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th
Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs
Homicides and suicides linked to pregnancy often associated with mental health conditions, substance use disorder

Homicides and suicides linked to pregnancy often associated with mental health conditions, substance use disorder

by Teresa Herbert,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCircumstances surrounding homicide and suicide deaths—all deaths and pregnancy-associated deaths. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology&n

Homicides and suicides linked to pregnancy often associated with mental health conditions, substance use disorder

by Teresa Herbert,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCircumstances surrounding homicide and suicide deaths—all deaths and pregnancy-associated deaths. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology&n
New insights into lipid metabolism associated with pathogenesis of preeclampsia

New insights into lipid metabolism associated with pathogenesis of preeclampsia

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe differential genes linked to aberrant CNVs are enriched in metabolism-related biological functions. (A) Distributions of aberrant CNVs on each chromosom

New insights into lipid metabolism associated with pathogenesis of preeclampsia

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe differential genes linked to aberrant CNVs are enriched in metabolism-related biological functions. (A) Distributions of aberrant CNVs on each chromosom
Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin
Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,
Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi
Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz
Preventing maternal deaths—how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

Preventing maternal deaths—how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr. Nuala Lucas (Northwick P

Preventing maternal deaths—how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr. Nuala Lucas (Northwick P