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Antibiotics linked to lower risk of complications after obstetric tear
Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial from Denmark published ...
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Cardiology
Addressing underdiagnoses of pregnancy-related heart failure
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but life-threatening condition that can affect women with previously healthy hearts a few weeks before or after giving birth. It causes a severe reduction in the pumping capacity ...
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Four subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome open doors for individualized treatment
Four distinct subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been identified in an international study published in Nature Medicine by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, among others. The results open up more tailored ...
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Punitive drug laws may deter prenatal care and hospital-based delivery
States that explicitly criminalize prenatal drug use may unintentionally discourage pregnant people from seeking essential medical care, according to new research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...
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Study shows Australian preterm birth prevention program is working
New data has shown that an initiative to reduce preterm births in Australia has led to a significant decrease in rates of potentially harmful early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women across the country.
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Highlighting key therapies that support women through high-risk pregnancies
Joint research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in the US, is shedding new light on the broader potential of psychosocial occupational therapy, revealing it can play ...
23 hours ago
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Houseplant inspires textured surfaces to mitigate copper IUD corrosion
Copper intrauterine devices are a common contraceptive due to their long-acting effects and affordability. However, the first few months of use are associated with several side effects.
Oct 28, 2025
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Use of blood pressure and pulse monitoring device shows promise for maternal health
A new study shows that the use of a simple maternity innovation that measures the mother's blood pressure and pulse can be scaled nationally in Sierra Leone to aid early detection of maternal complications, but also highlights ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Weight loss alone not enough to boost men's fertility
How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with new research from the University of Adelaide revealing healthy lifestyle behaviors seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself.
Oct 28, 2025
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of complicated deliveries, finds study
A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia—a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency—and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Stillbirths in the US exceed previous estimates: Study finds many occur with no clinical risk factors
Stillbirths occur at a higher rate in the U.S. than previously reported, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham.
Oct 27, 2025
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Scientists uncover new driver of ovarian cancer spread
Adelaide researchers have identified a promising new biomarker and treatment target for ovarian cancer that could markedly improve the outlook for women diagnosed with this aggressive disease.
Oct 27, 2025
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How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusion
Buried in your body is a tribute to a long-dead Italian anatomist, and he is not the only one. You are walking around with the names of strangers stitched into your bones, brains, and organs. We all are.
Oct 27, 2025
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Donor eggs drive most IVF successes for women over 43, major UK study finds
Most successful fertility treatments for women aged 43 years and older rely on donor eggs, according to a study involving more than half a million patients in the UK.
Oct 27, 2025
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Fertility: The ovaries play a key role in reproductive decline, new research shows
A woman's fertility usually begins to decline in her mid-30s. This means the chances of becoming pregnant decreases drastically each month.
Oct 25, 2025
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Researchers call for more pregnant and breastfeeding women to be included in medical research
Many clinical trials exclude women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant. This is often done to protect the health of unborn babies and infants, but it means there is little reliable information about ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Widely-used technique for assessing IVF embryos may be flawed, study suggests
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is likely to overestimate the number of embryos with abnormalities, suggests a study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Oct 23, 2025
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Young age, low number of prior pregnancies are risk factors for misdiagnosis of interstitial ectopic pregnancy
Interstitial ectopic pregnancy (IEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in or near the junction of the fallopian tube and uterus. While it constitutes only 2–4% of all ectopic ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Science for living: Addressing the growing OB/GYN shortage and maternity care crisis
The United States continues to face a growing maternal health crisis. Despite being one of the most resource-rich nations in the world, America has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries and it's worsening. ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Experts present scientific evidence to support classification of postpartum psychosis as a distinct disease
An international panel of leading experts on women's mental health is recommending that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness and classified accordingly within standardized medical coding ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Breast cancer survivors find relief for debilitating menopause symptom
About 50% of menopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) that involves changes to the genitals, including the vagina, urethra and bladder. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can cause ...
Oct 22, 2025
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FDA and Kenvue say no autism link to Tylenol use during pregnancy
The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain-relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request "unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Adding chemotherapy to radiation causes greater short-term decline in quality of life for patients with cervical cancer
A new study co-led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that women with early-stage cervical cancer who received radiation plus chemotherapy reported a greater short-term decline ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Federally qualified health centers could boost cervical cancer screening
A new national study, led by MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Trisha Amboree, Ph.D., assistant professor in the MUSC Department of Public Health Sciences, and Jane Montealegre, Ph.D., associate professor of Behavioral ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care
Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review.
Oct 21, 2025
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