Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish

Updated on: March 07,2024 15

Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish

Updated on:March 07,2024 15

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

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

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

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024 6

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

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

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

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Study challenges WHO guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers review guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Concept

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Study challenges WHO guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers review guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Concept

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

Why is the diagnosis of women's cancer often delayed?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynaecological cancers are relatively common—ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers together make up about 20,000 cases each year, with approximat

Updated on: March 05,2024 18

Why is the diagnosis of women's cancer often delayed?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynaecological cancers are relatively common—ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers together make up about 20,000 cases each year, with approximat

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

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

Updated on: October 24,2024 0

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

Updated on:October 24,2024 0

A review has found only a third of cases with severe illness in pregnancy were managed appropriately

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows approximately one third of cases of pregnant women admitted to intensive care units and high dependency units in New

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

A review has found only a third of cases with severe illness in pregnancy were managed appropriately

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows approximately one third of cases of pregnant women admitted to intensive care units and high dependency units in New

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

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

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

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

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on: March 09,2024 18

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on:March 09,2024 18

Crowded homes, poor neighborhoods linked to COVID-19

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 400 pregnant women in New York City is among the first to show that lower neighborhood socioeconomic

Updated on: May 05,2024 10

Crowded homes, poor neighborhoods linked to COVID-19

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 400 pregnant women in New York City is among the first to show that lower neighborhood socioeconomic

Updated on:May 05,2024 10

Acupuncture and doxylamine-pyridoxine beneficial for moderate to severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: Study

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial involving more than 350 pregnant women found that the use of acupuncture or doxyl

Updated on: February 18,2024 20

Acupuncture and doxylamine-pyridoxine beneficial for moderate to severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: Study

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial involving more than 350 pregnant women found that the use of acupuncture or doxyl

Updated on:February 18,2024 20