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Pregnancy-Associated Cancers On The Rise. What Researchers Say About It
Cancer diagnoses during pregnancy and in the year following the birth are rare. But such cases are becoming more common in parts of the world.
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Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Total Solar Eclipses: A Look At Myths About Radiation, Pregnancy, More
Get ready for one of the year's most anticipated celestial events - the upcoming total solar eclipse. This event is set to occur on April 8 and will be visible from North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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Court Directs Psychiatric Evaluation Of Widow Seeking Termination Of Pregnancy
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) to conduct a psychiatric evaluation of a 23-year-old widow who has sought permission for medical termination of her pregnancy.
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AI Tool That "Can Predict Almost Anything", Even Death, Follows This Procedure
The algorithm incorporates various details such as income, occupation, location, injuries, and pregnancy history for its predictions.
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'Decided To Divorce Husband,' Woman Seeks To End 22-Week Pregnancy
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to constitute a medical board to consider whether it would be safe for a 22-week pregnant woman to undergo termination of pregnancy.
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Long-Lasting Effects Of Pregnancy Hormones On The Brain Uncovered By Scientists
According to the study, pregnancy hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone are instrumental in initiating these brain changes.
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High Court Allows Teen Rape Survivor To Terminate 28-week Pregnancy, Asks AIIMS To Preserve Foetus
The Delhi High Court has allowed a 16-year-old pregnant rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which has been directed to preserve the foetus for DNA testing.
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Life-Saving Stem Cells Can Be Regrown in Damaged Umbilical Cord, Claims Study
A study, by bioengineers at the University of Notre Dame, talks about a new strategy that can restore damaged stem cells, and enable them to grow new tissues again. Under the new strategy, each damaged stem cell is given a nanoparticle backpack.
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COVID-19 Linked To Birth-Related Complications In Unvaccinated Pregnant Women: Study
A new study has found that women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications. The study has been published in the 'Nature Medicine Journal'.
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Pregnant Women With Covid Give Normal Births: Study
A study found that babies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy had shown reassuring patterns of growth and development at six-month follow-up.
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Repetitive IVF Failure: Expert Shares Top Concerns And Facts
In spite of major advances in science and IVF technology in recent times, repetitive implantation failures still remains an enigma.
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Delhi Court Asks AIIMS To Form Panel Over Woman's Plea Seeking Abortion
The Delhi High Court has asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to constitute a board of at least three doctors to examine the woman seeking termination of pregnancy, claiming her sonography revealed certain fetal abnormalities.
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Long Overlooked By Science, Pregnancy Is Finally Getting The Attention It Deserves
The basic science of pregnancy, is getting a closer look, as National Institutes of Health has so far funded $76 million in research projects to study the human placenta, the temporary organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
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Pregnancy-Associated Cancers On The Rise. What Researchers Say About It
Cancer diagnoses during pregnancy and in the year following the birth are rare. But such cases are becoming more common in parts of the world.
-
Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Total Solar Eclipses: A Look At Myths About Radiation, Pregnancy, More
Get ready for one of the year's most anticipated celestial events - the upcoming total solar eclipse. This event is set to occur on April 8 and will be visible from North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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Court Directs Psychiatric Evaluation Of Widow Seeking Termination Of Pregnancy
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) to conduct a psychiatric evaluation of a 23-year-old widow who has sought permission for medical termination of her pregnancy.
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AI Tool That "Can Predict Almost Anything", Even Death, Follows This Procedure
The algorithm incorporates various details such as income, occupation, location, injuries, and pregnancy history for its predictions.
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'Decided To Divorce Husband,' Woman Seeks To End 22-Week Pregnancy
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to constitute a medical board to consider whether it would be safe for a 22-week pregnant woman to undergo termination of pregnancy.
-
Long-Lasting Effects Of Pregnancy Hormones On The Brain Uncovered By Scientists
According to the study, pregnancy hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone are instrumental in initiating these brain changes.
-
High Court Allows Teen Rape Survivor To Terminate 28-week Pregnancy, Asks AIIMS To Preserve Foetus
The Delhi High Court has allowed a 16-year-old pregnant rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which has been directed to preserve the foetus for DNA testing.
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Life-Saving Stem Cells Can Be Regrown in Damaged Umbilical Cord, Claims Study
A study, by bioengineers at the University of Notre Dame, talks about a new strategy that can restore damaged stem cells, and enable them to grow new tissues again. Under the new strategy, each damaged stem cell is given a nanoparticle backpack.
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COVID-19 Linked To Birth-Related Complications In Unvaccinated Pregnant Women: Study
A new study has found that women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications. The study has been published in the 'Nature Medicine Journal'.
-
Pregnant Women With Covid Give Normal Births: Study
A study found that babies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy had shown reassuring patterns of growth and development at six-month follow-up.
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Repetitive IVF Failure: Expert Shares Top Concerns And Facts
In spite of major advances in science and IVF technology in recent times, repetitive implantation failures still remains an enigma.
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Delhi Court Asks AIIMS To Form Panel Over Woman's Plea Seeking Abortion
The Delhi High Court has asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to constitute a board of at least three doctors to examine the woman seeking termination of pregnancy, claiming her sonography revealed certain fetal abnormalities.
-
Long Overlooked By Science, Pregnancy Is Finally Getting The Attention It Deserves
The basic science of pregnancy, is getting a closer look, as National Institutes of Health has so far funded $76 million in research projects to study the human placenta, the temporary organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
