Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

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Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on: July 02,2024 8

New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

Updated on:July 02,2024 8

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on: February 18,2024 12

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on:February 18,2024 12

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome in children

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin r

Updated on: May 30,2024 0

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome in children

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin r

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Study finds a link between lowered levels of HDAC3 and infertility in endometriosis patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the U.S. and South Korea has found a link between low levels of HDAC3 and infertility in endometriosis patients. In the

Updated on: May 27,2024 3

Study finds a link between lowered levels of HDAC3 and infertility in endometriosis patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the U.S. and South Korea has found a link between low levels of HDAC3 and infertility in endometriosis patients. In the

Updated on:May 27,2024 3

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect

Updated on: March 02,2024 15

First trimester exposure to antithyroid drugs associated with birth defects

by American College of PhysiciansPregnancy test. Credit: public domainTaking antithyroid drugs (ATDs) during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for birth defect

Updated on:March 02,2024 15

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t

Updated on: April 19,2024 10

Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

by Tiffany Dobbyn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a survey conducted by t

Updated on:April 19,2024 10

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on: May 05,2024 16

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on:May 05,2024 16

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Updated on:June 12,2024 4

The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health

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The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health

Updated on:October 10,2024 0

Transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from pregnant women to newborns lower than expected

by Jill Wu,Emory UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are able to make strong neutralizing antibodies but may end up passing fewer of these protective

Updated on: March 07,2024 16

Transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from pregnant women to newborns lower than expected

by Jill Wu,Emory UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are able to make strong neutralizing antibodies but may end up passing fewer of these protective

Updated on:March 07,2024 16

How advocacy, awareness and algorithms could shorten the long wait for endometriosis diagnosis and treatment

by Eileen Mary Holowka, Maria Kathryn Tomlinson, Mie Kusk Søndergaard and Ulrik Bak Kirk,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis affects an estimated200 million people worl

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

How advocacy, awareness and algorithms could shorten the long wait for endometriosis diagnosis and treatment

by Eileen Mary Holowka, Maria Kathryn Tomlinson, Mie Kusk Søndergaard and Ulrik Bak Kirk,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis affects an estimated200 million people worl

Updated on:March 09,2024 20