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ED visits for leiomyomas increased from 2006 to 2017

ED visits for leiomyomas increased from 2006 to 2017

From 2006 to 2017, there was an increase in the number of emergency department visits for leiomyomas, but the admission rate for these visits decreased, according to a study published in the May issue

ED visits for leiomyomas increased from 2006 to 2017

From 2006 to 2017, there was an increase in the number of emergency department visits for leiomyomas, but the admission rate for these visits decreased, according to a study published in the May issue
Study completes most in-depth mapping of healthy gut bacteria transfer from mother to infant

Study completes most in-depth mapping of healthy gut bacteria transfer from mother to infant

byUniversity College CorkAnalysis of both themicrobiota and cultured isolates in the study. a Overview of samples analyzed by shotgun metagenomics (top white) and bifidobacterial culture i

Study completes most in-depth mapping of healthy gut bacteria transfer from mother to infant

byUniversity College CorkAnalysis of both themicrobiota and cultured isolates in the study. a Overview of samples analyzed by shotgun metagenomics (top white) and bifidobacterial culture i
COVID vaccination in pregnancy may pass helpful antibodies to baby

COVID vaccination in pregnancy may pass helpful antibodies to baby

Here's reassuring news for moms-to-be: Pregnant women who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to transfer protective antibodies to their babies, a new study says.The re

COVID vaccination in pregnancy may pass helpful antibodies to baby

Here's reassuring news for moms-to-be: Pregnant women who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to transfer protective antibodies to their babies, a new study says.The re
Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea
Quality improvement initiative cuts early elective deliveries

Quality improvement initiative cuts early elective deliveries

(HealthDay)—A statewide quality improvement initiative can reduce early elective deliveries, according to a study published in the April issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Heather C. Kaplan, M.

Quality improvement initiative cuts early elective deliveries

(HealthDay)—A statewide quality improvement initiative can reduce early elective deliveries, according to a study published in the April issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Heather C. Kaplan, M.
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Northwestern UniversityBabies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, d

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Northwestern UniversityBabies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, d
Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

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

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
Study: Access to long-lasting contraception after childbirth lags behind demand

Study: Access to long-lasting contraception after childbirth lags behind demand

by University of MichiganInpatient postpartum IUDs, Implants and Sterlization over five years. Credit: University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and InnovationBefore leaving the hosp

Study: Access to long-lasting contraception after childbirth lags behind demand

by University of MichiganInpatient postpartum IUDs, Implants and Sterlization over five years. Credit: University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and InnovationBefore leaving the hosp
Discontinuing TNFi before gestational week 20 is feasible

Discontinuing TNFi before gestational week 20 is feasible

(HealthDay)—Discontinuing tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) before gestational week 20 in women with well-controlled rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is not assoc

Discontinuing TNFi before gestational week 20 is feasible

(HealthDay)—Discontinuing tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) before gestational week 20 in women with well-controlled rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is not assoc
Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy

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

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
Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod

Racism, mistrust worsen psychiatric conditions in minority perinatal patients; new paths needed to reduce care disparity

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDeeper understanding of medical mistrust among pregnant and postpartum racial and ethnic minority women, as well as collaborative care mod
Study gauges physician perspectives on abortion advocacy

Study gauges physician perspectives on abortion advocacy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPhysician advocates in all areas of health are important but are particularly critical of sexual and reproductive health-relate

Study gauges physician perspectives on abortion advocacy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPhysician advocates in all areas of health are important but are particularly critical of sexual and reproductive health-relate