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ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car
Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont

Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont
How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers found that Zika virus induces cells to create connections, called tunneling nanotubes, that may enable the virus to re

How does Zika virus replicate and transmit from mother to fetus?

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers found that Zika virus induces cells to create connections, called tunneling nanotubes, that may enable the virus to re
COVID-19 linked to complications during pregnancy, study finds

COVID-19 linked to complications during pregnancy, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications.They are more likely to have c

COVID-19 linked to complications during pregnancy, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications.They are more likely to have c
Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i
Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study
Clinical factors associated with background parenchymal enhancement on contrast-enhanced mammography

Clinical factors associated with background parenchymal enhancement on contrast-enhanced mammography

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyCEM obtained in following order: (A) craniocaudal (CC) view of right breast; (B) CC view of left breast; (C) mediolateral oblique (MLO) view of right breast; and (

Clinical factors associated with background parenchymal enhancement on contrast-enhanced mammography

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyCEM obtained in following order: (A) craniocaudal (CC) view of right breast; (B) CC view of left breast; (C) mediolateral oblique (MLO) view of right breast; and (
Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant
How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.

How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.
Q and A: What is overactive bladder?

Q and A: What is overactive bladder?

by Robyn BernettCredit: CC0 Public DomainI'm a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I'm handling the hot flashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but

Q and A: What is overactive bladder?

by Robyn BernettCredit: CC0 Public DomainI'm a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I'm handling the hot flashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but
2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an