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Early intervention in severe fetal megacystis can increase survival rate and kidney function
An interdisciplinary team from the University Hospitals Cologne and Bonn have conducted the first prospective study to investigate whether very early intervention in unborn children with congenital lower urinary tract obstruction ...
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Prenatal stem cell treatment targets rare genetic disease before birth
Stanford Medicine pediatric hematologist Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, Ph.D., has devoted her research career to improving treatments for rare blood disorders. She's an expert in Fanconi anemia, a genetic disease that interferes ...
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The uterus' immune system can regenerate after transplantation, study shows
The immune system in the uterus can regenerate after both uterus transplantation and bone marrow transplantation. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet. The new insights into how the uterine immune environment ...
Mar 12, 2026
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'I felt like a specimen'—new clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma‑informed care in pelvic medicine
An estimated 64% of adults in Canada report experiencing at least one potentially psychologically traumatic event during their lifetime, and in the United States, research suggests the figure may be closer to 90%.
Mar 12, 2026
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Optical analysis of human milk advances breastfeeding research
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, since breastfeeding plays an important role in public health. Nevertheless, many mothers struggle with ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Large-scale study challenges link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism risk in children
A team of Taiwanese researchers have used a nationwide, population-based cohort to examine whether taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might be linked to a higher likelihood of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...
Previously hidden immune circuit in the uterus sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely "land" and connect with the mother's blood supply—a process guided by a specialized ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Claims data study ties epilepsy drugs in pregnancy to developmental risks
Findings published by The BMJ reinforce previous research linking use of the antiseizure drug valproate during pregnancy to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children, and indicate no substantial risk ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Study links higher asprosin to less weight gain after menopause
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the hormone asprosin influences long-term weight change among postmenopausal women in the United States. ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Medicinal cannabis eases endometriosis, pelvic pain
Medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those with endometriosis, with a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington showing it reduced pain, improved sleep and lowered anxiety. The study, led by ...
Mar 11, 2026
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IVF not linked to higher overall cancer rates, but study shows differences in some cancers
Women who used fertility treatments had no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, a large Australian study led by researchers from UNSW Sydney has found. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Simple test could transform time to endometriosis diagnosis
A simple five-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment, has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. The Simplified Adolescent Factors for Endometriosis (SAFE) score uses a ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Automated screening and education increase urinary incontinence diagnoses
Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and education program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition, according to a recent study published ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Maternal physical activity linked to child neurodevelopment
Higher maternal physical activity is associated with early child neurodevelopment, according to a study published online March 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 10, 2026
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Q&A: Health-insurer payment changes had larger impact on female sterilization rates than landmark civil rights case
Female sterilization has played a much bigger role in U.S. reproductive history than many people realize. For decades, it has been one of the most common forms of birth control in the country. Its history is layered—from ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Critical need for third‑trimester syphilis screening in carceral settings to prevent congenital syphilis
Researchers at the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases urge immediate action to strengthen syphilis screening protocols for pregnant individuals in U.S. jails and prisons. Their recently published "Syphilis ...
Mar 10, 2026
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New research brings hope for earlier detection of pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that can strike suddenly, endangering both mother and child. Despite affecting roughly one in twenty pregnancies worldwide, clinicians have long lacked a reliable ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Out-of-state abortion care: Patient interviews reveal delays and stigma
State-level abortion restrictions have shifted the landscape of care and the experiences of people traveling for abortion care after the June 2022 Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision. A new, ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Pregnancy complications can impact women's stress levels and cardiovascular risk long after delivery
Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small for gestational age, may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. For those ...
Mar 9, 2026
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AI can predict risk of serious heart disease from mammograms
The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study shows that AI can be used to assess ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Machine learning can predict preeclampsia by week 34 of pregnancy
A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a sudden onset condition that involves ...
Mar 6, 2026
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White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns
A White House briefing in September 2025 that raised concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and promoted the drug leucovorin as a potential autism treatment was followed by sharp changes in how doctors prescribed ...
Mar 6, 2026
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New study looks at hidden privacy concerns of menopause tech
New research by academics at Royal Holloway has revealed privacy and advice concerns surrounding technology aimed at helping women navigate menopause. The study, which surveyed 310 UK participants, is warning that sensitive ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Integrating primary preventative intervention during pregnancy
New research from Murdoch University shows it is possible to integrate primary preventative intervention during pregnancy into clinical, maternity and hospital settings to reduce the likelihood of traumatic birth experiences. ...
Mar 6, 2026
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