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Stress before conception may influence offspring growth, CU Anschutz study finds
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (555+ words) Research from the University of Colorado Anschutz suggests that stress experienced by a father before conception may influence an offspring's growth by altering small molecular signals in sperm. The study, published today in i Science, focuses on a tiny stress…...
Maharashtra sees 56 percent c-section rate at private hospitals
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (430+ words) Experts Raise Alarm Over Soaring Caesarean Deliveries in Maharashtra Pune: In a shocking trend that has raised concerns among healthcare experts and policymakers, Caesarean-section (C-section) deliveries in Maharashtra's private hospitals have more than doubled over the last five years, far…...
Study Finds Enhanced Recovery Protocols Boost Post-Cesarean Experience Without Cutting Hospital Stay
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (343+ words) What Was the Study About? Researchers at Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center conducted a randomized controlled trial with 140 women scheduled for elective cesarean deliveries. Participants were split into two groups: one following the ERAC protocol, and the other receiving…...
Crying and Anhedonia: Central Drivers of Perinatal Depression in Rural India, Suggests Study
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (298+ words) A recent community-based cross-sectional study reveals that crying and anhedonia are the most central clinical drivers of perinatal depression among 132 rural Indian women, identifying these core symptoms as primary therapeutic targets in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine in April…...
Antenatal Opioid Exposure Linked to Impaired Brain Development in Newborns: JAMA
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (329+ words) Medical Dialogues - Medical News Anesthesiology Cardiology and CTVSCritical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology ENTGastroenterology Medicine Nephrology Neurology Obstretics-Gynaecology Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Pediatrics-Neonatology Psychiatry Pulmonology Radiology Surgery Urology Laboratory Medicine Diet Nursing Paramedical Physiotherapy - Health news Doctor News Government Policies…...
Study Suggests: Prolonging Pregnancy in Twins After PPROM with Tocolysis'A Double-Edged Sword?
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (284+ words) The Challenge of Twin Pregnancies and Early Water Breaking What Did the Study Do? Researchers analyzed 264 twin pregnancies with PPROM between 24 and 34 weeks" gestation, comparing those who received maintenance tocolysis (more than 48 hours of uterine contraction suppression) to those who…...
Early Automated Insulin Delivery Improves Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes: Study
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (319+ words) Automated insulin delivery systems combine continuous glucose monitoring with insulin pumps that automatically adjust insulin delivery based on real-time blood sugar readings. The systems are considered as a major advancement in diabetes care, especially for children and adolescents who often…...
Breastfeeding Linked to Better Cognitive Outcomes After Socioeconomic Status Adjustment: JAMA
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (367+ words) Medical Dialogues Breastfeeding Linked to Better Cognitive Outcomes After Socioeconomic Status Adjustment: JAMA Researchers have discovered in a new cross-sectional study of Chinese youths that there was no association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive performance in unadjusted analysis, but a…...
Montelukast use in Pregnancy not linked to Increased Risk of Congenital Malformations: Study
1+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) Canada: Use of montelukast, alone or in combination with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and/or long-acting "2-agonists (LABA), during the first trimester in women with asthma was not linked to an increased risk of major congenital malformations in their offspring. Medha…...
Study Suggests Most Pregnant Women Fall Short of Exercise Guidelines'Unless Everyday Activity Counts
1+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) Moving Beyond the Gym: How Moms-to-Be Keep Active The Big Picture: What Did Researchers Find? The study looked at over 14, 000 French women who gave birth in 2011, using detailed questionnaires to track their physical activity during the last trimester. Here's what…...