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UrduIn an Acta Paediatrica study, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 months was linked with a lower risk of respiratory allergies and asthma when children reached 6 years of age. In the study of 1,177 mother-infant pairs, a third of…
Tag: Gynecology
Does antibiotic use during pregnancy and infancy impact childhood obesity?
Use of antibiotics during pregnancy does not appear to affect children’s weight in subsequent years, but use during infancy may increase their risk of becoming overweight or obese. The findings come from an analysis published in the journal Obesity .…
Risks of later abortions on subsequent births
New research indicates that a prior induced abortion poses only a very small risk of negative effects on births from subsequent pregnancies, but the risk is higher if the abortion is performed later in the pregnancy. The Acta Obstetricia et…
Personalised medicine increases IVF success rate
Becoming pregnant can be a lengthy and stressful process for one in every six couples. As fertility treatment protocols are based on the “average woman”, approximately 30 per cent of patients need a personalised approach in IVF. In January, the…
Pregnant women with depression are more than 3 times more likely to use cannabis
1 in 4 pregnant teens who are depressed used cannabis in the past month
Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth
An improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden on families and the NHS. A team of researchers from the Department of Women & Children’s Health,…
Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth
An improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden on families and the NHS. A team of researchers from the Department of Women & Children’s Health,…
Length of pregnancy alters the child’s DNA
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have together with an international team mapped the relationship between length of pregnancy and chemical DNA changes in more than 6,000 newborn babies. For each week’s longer pregnancy, DNA methylation changes in thousands of…
Length of pregnancy alters the child’s DNA
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have together with an international team mapped the relationship between length of pregnancy and chemical DNA changes in more than 6,000 newborn babies. For each week’s longer pregnancy, DNA methylation changes in thousands of…
Clinical factors during pregnancy related to congenital cytomegalovirus infection
A group led by researchers from Kobe University has illuminated clinical factors that are related to the occurrence of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in newborns. They revealed for the first time in the world that fever or cold-like symptoms (including…
Unintended pregnancy rates higher among women with disabilities, study says
Societal views of pregnancy, parenting may create barriers to reproductive education, health services
Metabolic health and weight management key to minimizing diabetes risk
New study based on Women’s Health Initiative data demonstrates significantly increased risk of diabetes in those who are metabolically unhealthy, even those of normal weight
Metabolic health and weight management key to minimizing diabetes risk
New study based on Women’s Health Initiative data demonstrates significantly increased risk of diabetes in those who are metabolically unhealthy, even those of normal weight
ACR Releases First Guideline to Address Reproductive Health for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
This is the first, evidence-based guideline related to the management of reproductive health issues for all patients with rheumatic diseases. With 131 recommendations, the guideline offers general precepts that provide a foundation for its recommendations and good practice statements.
Changes to Title X mean contraception access for teens could worsen nationwide, study shows
Research demonstrates that lack of legal clarity and funding uncertainty led to confusion and loss of access to confidential services
Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed, says new study
The study, which was led by experts at the University of Nottingham, with collaborators from City, University of London and De Montfort Universities, and was funded by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, looked at six geographical areas…
An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away
New study finds that higher intakes of certain fruits and vegetables may result in fewer menopause symptoms
Changes to Title X mean contraception access for teens could worsen nationwide, study shows
Research demonstrates that lack of legal clarity and funding uncertainty led to confusion and loss of access to confidential services
Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed, says new study
The study, which was led by experts at the University of Nottingham, with collaborators from City, University of London and De Montfort Universities, and was funded by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, looked at six geographical areas…
An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away
New study finds that higher intakes of certain fruits and vegetables may result in fewer menopause symptoms
IVF-conceived children have somewhat higher mortality risk in their first weeks of life
Children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques including in vitro fertilization (IVF) have a somewhat higher mortality risk during their first weeks of life than children conceived naturally, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in…
First baby born to cancer patient from eggs matured in the lab and frozen
Fertility doctors in France have announced the birth of the first baby to be born to a cancer patient from an immature egg that was matured in the laboratory, frozen, then thawed and fertilised five years later. A letter in…
‘Birth Settings’ report explores medical disparities of childbirth in the US
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A report released earlier this month dives deep into the ongoing inequities surrounding childbirth in the U.S., with Oregon emerging as a leading example of how to do better. Oregon State University associate professor Missy Cheyney, a…
Acid reflux drug is a surprising candidate to curb preterm birth
Computational study identifies a dozen other drugs, all of which reduce inflammation
Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause
Lower stress and better mental health — known benefits of green spaces — could explain this finding
Study: Text messaging an effective tool to improve access to prenatal health information
Research by SUNY Downstate School of Public Health targets pregnant urban African American and immigrant Afro-Caribbean women
Acid reflux drug is a surprising candidate to curb preterm birth
Computational study identifies a dozen other drugs, all of which reduce inflammation
Living in greener neighborhoods may postpone the natural onset of menopause
Lower stress and better mental health — known benefits of green spaces — could explain this finding
Study: Text messaging an effective tool to improve access to prenatal health information
Research by SUNY Downstate School of Public Health targets pregnant urban African American and immigrant Afro-Caribbean women
Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging
New large-scale study evaluated duration of hormone therapy to determine effect on muscle mass loss and the prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women
The Lancet: Preliminary evidence suggests that new coronavirus cannot be passed from mother to child late in pregnancy
Evidence of intrauterine vertical transmission was assessed by testing for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, formerly the 2019 novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV) in amniotic fluid, cord blood, and neonatal throat swab samples from six pregnancies. All samples…
Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging
New large-scale study evaluated duration of hormone therapy to determine effect on muscle mass loss and the prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women
Postmenopause vitamin D deficiency associated with disc degeneration and lower back pain
New study identifies vitamin D deficiency, as well as smoking, high body mass index, and osteoporosis, as key causes of increased degeneration and pain and documents the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women
Postmenopause vitamin D deficiency associated with disc degeneration and lower back pain
New study identifies vitamin D deficiency, as well as smoking, high body mass index, and osteoporosis, as key causes of increased degeneration and pain and documents the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women
The Lancet: Preliminary evidence suggests that new coronavirus cannot be passed from mother to child late in pregnancy
Evidence of intrauterine vertical transmission was assessed by testing for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, formerly the 2019 novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV) in amniotic fluid, cord blood, and neonatal throat swab samples from six pregnancies. All samples…
STDs on the rise: The evidence of claims data
Private insurance claim lines for STDs rose 76 % from 2007 to 2018
Telemedicine helps pregnant women tackle taboo issue
Sarah, a military veteran living on the coast of South Carolina, knew she had a problem. The opioids prescribed for her pain were becoming a headache of their own. “We trust our doctors. I went to my pain management doctor…
STDs on the rise: The evidence of claims data
Private insurance claim lines for STDs rose 76 % from 2007 to 2018
Telemedicine helps pregnant women tackle taboo issue
Sarah, a military veteran living on the coast of South Carolina, knew she had a problem. The opioids prescribed for her pain were becoming a headache of their own. “We trust our doctors. I went to my pain management doctor…
Five things to know about egg freezing
Egg freezing for age-related fertility is becoming more common, and a short article in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) provides quick reference points on the topic for primary care providers. http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/ doi/ 10. 1503/ cmaj.…
Single HPV vaccine dose may be effective against cervical cancer
New research indicates that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop into cervical cancer. The findings are published early online in CANCER ,…
Researchers launch study to assess safety of PrEP and dapivirine ring in pregnant women
DELIVER will enroll 750 pregnant women in four African countries to test the safety of these two HIV prevention methods
Five things to know about egg freezing
Egg freezing for age-related fertility is becoming more common, and a short article in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) provides quick reference points on the topic for primary care providers. http://www. cmaj. ca/ lookup/ doi/ 10. 1503/ cmaj.…
Single HPV vaccine dose may be effective against cervical cancer
New research indicates that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop into cervical cancer. The findings are published early online in CANCER ,…
CU Center for Midwifery Longmont announces partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank
First donation and outreach center for human milk in Longmont
Researchers launch study to assess safety of PrEP and dapivirine ring in pregnant women
DELIVER will enroll 750 pregnant women in four African countries to test the safety of these two HIV prevention methods
CU Center for Midwifery Longmont announces partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank
First donation and outreach center for human milk in Longmont
Cervical cancer elimination possible within two decades in the US
Boston, MA–Scaling up cervical cancer screening coverage in the U.S. to 90% could expedite elimination of the disease and avert more than 1,000 additional cases per year, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Pregnant women in Louisiana at increased risk for homicide
New Orleans, LA – Pooja Mehta, M.D., clinical assistant professor of obstetrics & gynecology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was a member of a research team that found 13% of deaths occurring during or up to one…
All women should be educated after childbirth about high blood pressure
Research found nearly 4 out of 10 women who were readmitted to the hospital for high blood pressure had no prior history