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Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran
Neighborhoods most affected by racism and COVID-19 pandemic stressors at a greater risk for preterm births, study finds

Neighborhoods most affected by racism and COVID-19 pandemic stressors at a greater risk for preterm births, study finds

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new cohort study follows women through pregnancy and birth to study if a SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19, is as

Neighborhoods most affected by racism and COVID-19 pandemic stressors at a greater risk for preterm births, study finds

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new cohort study follows women through pregnancy and birth to study if a SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19, is as
Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43
Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who
Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance

Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance

by Robin FosterIt's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large

Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance

by Robin FosterIt's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?While the latest research shows the answer is definitely yes for large
More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds

More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageMedical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during

More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageMedical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during
Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-
Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C
Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p
Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only

Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only
Study finds COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to distinct immune changes in mothers and babies

Study finds COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to distinct immune changes in mothers and babies

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaborative study, Cleveland Clinic researchers sought to understand how COVID-19 infection affects pregnant mothers and their children.

Study finds COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to distinct immune changes in mothers and babies

by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaborative study, Cleveland Clinic researchers sought to understand how COVID-19 infection affects pregnant mothers and their children.
Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any