Half of moms-to-be at risk of preeclampsia are missing out on preventive aspirin

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition, pre-eclampsia, are missing out on preventive aspi

Updated on: May 16,2024 7

Half of moms-to-be at risk of preeclampsia are missing out on preventive aspirin

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition, pre-eclampsia, are missing out on preventive aspi

Updated on:May 16,2024 7

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

Aussie women born overseas have higher rates of stillbirths

by Cate Swannell, Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStillbirth occurs more frequently among women with non-white backgrounds born overseas than for Australian-born women, particular

Updated on: April 08,2024 14

Aussie women born overseas have higher rates of stillbirths

by Cate Swannell, Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainStillbirth occurs more frequently among women with non-white backgrounds born overseas than for Australian-born women, particular

Updated on:April 08,2024 14

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on: February 18,2024 18

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on:February 18,2024 18

Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors

by SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it's normal. When you finally decide to visit

Updated on: March 30,2024 19

Diagnosing endometriosis hampered by lack of knowledge by the public, doctors

by SciencePODCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine suffering a painful and debilitating medical condition for years, but those around you tell you it's normal. When you finally decide to visit

Updated on:March 30,2024 19

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on: March 13,2024 12

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on:March 13,2024 12

Premature birth associated with 'profound reduction' in brain connections

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the £12 million Developing Human Connectome Project have used a novel type of medical imaging to show how different

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Premature birth associated with 'profound reduction' in brain connections

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the £12 million Developing Human Connectome Project have used a novel type of medical imaging to show how different

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Experts say access to late terminations in Queensland is vital

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Michael Zimmer - originally posted to Flickr as RBWH, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12166585Despite advances in imaging and prena

Updated on: March 24,2024 20

Experts say access to late terminations in Queensland is vital

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Michael Zimmer - originally posted to Flickr as RBWH, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12166585Despite advances in imaging and prena

Updated on:March 24,2024 20

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

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on: April 29,2024 11

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Updated on:April 29,2024 11

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on: April 19,2024 20

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on:April 19,2024 20

Four women have two-in-one surgery to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFour women have successfully had a combined surgery, in which they gave birth by cesarean section and at the same time had surgery to reduce t

Updated on: January 16,2024 8

Four women have two-in-one surgery to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFour women have successfully had a combined surgery, in which they gave birth by cesarean section and at the same time had surgery to reduce t

Updated on:January 16,2024 8