Childbirth & Pregnancy
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Guidelines published to improve pregnancy trials
A new grading system will monitor complications during clinical trials involving pregnancy, developers have announced. Read more
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Pregnant women now a pandemic priority
A new drive was being launched today to encourage vaccination of pregnant women amid concerns they are now among the most vulnerable groups to COVID-19. Read more
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Metformin could be a treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Metformin shows promise as a treatment for preterm pre-eclampsia, a study reveals today. Read more
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Flour finally to get folic acid
The UK is finally to add folic acid to white flour in a new drive to reduce neural tube defects, it has been announced. Read more
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Global drive to improve maternity safety
A global drive to improve the safety of maternity care was under way today marking World Patient Safety Day. Read more
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PKU drug for pregnant patients
A drug for phenylketonuria is to be made available to pregnant women and young adults, it has been announced. Read more
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Damaged fetal membranes can repair themselves
Fetal membranes can repair themselves after injury, researchers have found. Read more
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Gene variants cause hypertension in pregnancy
A unique pair of gene variants has been discovered that causes hypertension in pregnancy, a new global study has revealed. Read more
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Men’s fertility affected by arthritis diagnosis
Men’s fertility may be affected if they are diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis before or during peak reproductive years, according to new Dutch research published today. Read more
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Call for change to neonatal sepsis guidelines
Global guidelines for treatment of neonatal sepsis should be changed to advise different antibiotics in poor countries, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more