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Drug trial for rare fetal blood disease shows promise for less invasive approach
Data from a new investigational drug that could alter the standard treatment for a rare blood disease suggests it has the potential to delay or prevent anemia and the need for intrauterine blood transfusions in babies who ...
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Abortions increasing in US despite bans, study finds
The number of abortions in the United States has actually grown since the Supreme Court allowed states to enact strict bans on the procedure, according to a study released Wednesday.
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EPA bans vegetable pesticide that can harm fetuses
In an historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday banned the use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses.
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Heavy drinking in NZ is dropping—but not fast enough to stop the brutal legacy of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Rates of heavy drinking in Aotearoa New Zealand are starting to decline, matching trends seen in Europe. This may reflect greater awareness of the harm caused by alcohol, as well as financial pressures and the reduced affordability ...
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Increased risk of dying during pregnancy for women with epilepsy calls for improved care
Women with epilepsy are four times more likely to die during pregnancy and their babies are 50% more likely to suffer illness or death. These are the findings of a major new study led by Karolinska Institutet and published ...
Aug 6, 2024
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AI-enabled device allows novices to accurately estimate gestational age
Novice users with no prior training in ultrasonography can accurately estimate gestational age (GA) with an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled device for first-trimester pregnancies, according to a study published online ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria
Sepsis occurs when one's immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It's a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths—20% of all deaths per year.
Aug 6, 2024
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Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health. Two reproductive health experts explain
"When was your last period?" For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor.
Aug 6, 2024
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Mouse model reveals colostrum's critical role in fighting undernutrition
During World Breastfeeding Week, a new international study, published in Microbiome, has revealed that the first drops of breast milk are crucial for healthy growth at birth and can help combat chronic undernutrition, which ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Continuous decrease in cervical cancer in younger women between 2007 to 2020
For individuals younger than 25 years, the incidence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) decreased continuously from 2007 through 2020, according to a research letter published online July 25 in JAMA Oncology.
Aug 5, 2024
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Advancing towards a novel, highly accurate method for cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer is a highly prevalent cancer, with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Shockingly, the number of individuals diagnosed with precursor lesions in the cervix—also known as cervical intraepithelial ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Insights from Japanese women's transnational medication experiences regarding access to oral contraceptives
Researchers at Osaka University identified problems in access and use of oral contraceptives among transnational Japanese patients created by different perceptions from physicians. The findings revealed the clinical and ethical ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Montana designs new hurdles for abortion clinics ahead of vote to protect access
Montana is proposing wide-ranging rules for licensing abortion clinics under a disputed state law, raising a new potential obstacle for patients even as a constitutional amendment to protect access appears headed for the ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Study suggests more educational intervention is needed to help women spot signs of endometrial cancer
Despite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of women do not know that postmenopausal bleeding is a key warning sign of the disease.
Aug 1, 2024
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Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis: Can more doulas help?
When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled. Her cervix stopped dilating. After a few hours, doctors at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Treatment for recurrent uterine cancer advances to next research phase
The latest trial of a new antibody drug that delivers potent chemotherapy directly to cancer cells for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer moves ahead to be studied further in a Phase III trial.
Aug 1, 2024
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First Nations women are at greater risk of stillbirth. Here's why—and what we can do about it
Australian national data show First Nations women face almost twice the risk of stillbirth or "sorry business babies" compared to non-First Nations women.
Aug 1, 2024
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Morgan State University leads nationwide research on maternal health disparities
Led by Morgan State University, a coalition of colleges across the nation is researching maternal health disparities. The Baltimore university will coordinate its efforts and those of 15 other schools, almost all of which ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Body appreciation varies across cultures: Study
People from different cultures show both similarities and differences in how body appreciation, sociocultural pressure, and internalization of thin ideals vary, according to a study published July 31, 2024 in the open-access ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Helping nurses provide access to sexual and reproductive health care in rural and regional areas
An innovative co-designed model of care to help elevate the role of nurses in contraceptive and medical abortion care in rural and regional areas has been developed as part of the landmark ORIENT study.
Jul 31, 2024
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More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods
A growing number of women said they've tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests.
Jul 30, 2024
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What's the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama revealed in her memoir she had a miscarriage. UK singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen has gone on the record about her stillbirth.
Jul 30, 2024
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How obstetric interventions affect the birthing experience
In a recent study by researchers from the universities of Cologne and Düsseldorf as well as University Hospital Bonn, mothers across Germany were asked how they rated their experiences of "own capacity," "professional support," ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how
A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. But it's not the virus itself doing the damage; it's the mother's immune ...
Jul 29, 2024
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