Nursing & Midwifery
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Call for consultation on Down’s screening ethics
Britain needs a proper national consultation on the use of the new non-invasive pre-natal tests for risk of Down’s syndrome, doctors have said. Read more
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Foetal polycystic ovary risks explored
Smoking and obesity during pregnancy may be linked to future polycystic ovary syndrome in daughters, researchers report today. Read more
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Child health stalling in the UK
Key health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK are failing to improve, paediatricians warn today. Read more
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Warning on metformin in pregnancy
Pregnant women taking the drug metformin may be increasing a baby’s chance of becoming overweight at age four, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Probiotics for healthy pregnancy?
Probiotics could help lower the risks of preeclampsia and premature birth, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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Gestational diabetes link to future risk
Having gestational diabetes may be linked to increased risk of future cardiovascular disease, new research is showing. Read more
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MPs condemn “cruel, unfair” home nursing funds system
Some terminally ill patients have faced waits of more than three months in parts of England to discover if they qualify for NHS-funded nursing care, MPs warn today. Read more
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Caesarean blood cell salvage questioned
Cell salvage during caesarean section may not lead to significant reduction in the use of donor blood transfusions, researchers have found. Read more
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Debate over monitoring in labour
This week, experts are debating the question of continuous electronic foetal monitoring for all women in labour. Read more
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New traffic pollution health risk assessments
Poor air quality in urban areas is particularly damaging to young children and older adults, according to two reports published today. Read more