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Obesity makes labor tougher on women, new research finds
Looking for yet another reason to stay svelte? Labor can be longer for obese pregnant women, a new Saint Louis University study finds. view more (2006-05-15)
Active labor market programs reduced contracted mobility
The probability of moving house to take a job outside one's own home region decreased after participation in labor market programs in Sweden. This is shown in a report from IFAU (Institute for Labor Market Policy Evaluation) titled "Employment, mobility, and active labor market programs," written by Peter Fredriksson and Per Johansson.... view more... (2003-02-21)
1990s labor market policies led to lower unemployment but also fewer jobs in Sweden
An active labor market policy of the sort pursued by Sweden in the 1990s is no “miracle cure” for unemployment. This is shown in a report from IFAU (Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation) authored by Lars Calmfors, Anders Forslund, and Maria Hemström. The report, titled “What do we know about the employment effects... view more... (2002-06-26)
Balancing hormones may help prevent preterm births
The relationship between two different types of estrogen and a hormone produced in the placenta may serve as the mechanism for signaling labor, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-04-01)
Sick of being pregnant? Inducing labor carries risks, Saint Louis University research finds
Women who have their labor induced or are given medication to stimulate contractions are at greater risk of developing chorioamnionitis, an infection of the placental tissues and amniotic fluid, new Saint Louis University research finds. view more (2006-05-15)
Preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in low-income countries
Can HIV transmission in pregnancy in low income settings be prevented with round the clock rapid testing in labor? view more (2008-05-06)
Timing of women's labor may determine effectiveness of pain medication
Natural daily body rhythms may influence the effectiveness of spinal-epidural pain medication for women in labor, according to new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. view more (2005-09-16)
Penn study shows lower Cesarean rates associated with preventive labor induction
At a time when national rates of cesarean delivery have climbed above 30%, a four-year study of patients receiving an alternative method of obstetric care experienced a significantly lower rate of cesarean births, according to a study published in the current issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. view more (2007-07-31)
Induced labor has some benefits in cases of premature water break
A new review of recent studies suggests there are some benefits to inducing labor in women whose water breaks at the point of full-term pregnancy but before the start of labor. view more (2006-01-25)
New method of managing risk in pregnancy leads to healthier newborns, better outcomes for moms
An alternative method for obstetric care has led to lower neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates, higher uncomplicated vaginal birth (UVB) rates, and a lower mean Adverse Outcome Index (AOI) score. view more (2008-06-03)
Study: Migrant laborers valuable to horticulture industry
Despite tremendous growth in mechanization and technological advances, nursery, greenhouse, and sod production in the U.S. are still extremely labor-intensive. view more (2008-07-21)
Pregnancy research leads to progress on premature delivery
The University of Rochester has filed a patent on several ideas to help prevent early labor and the premature delivery of low-birth-weight babies. view more (2006-03-23)
Gene expression in labor; and more — press release from PLoS Medicine
A Research Article, Perspective and e-Letter all published today discuss the use of microarrays to discover genes involved in childbirth. The three papers highlight the complexity of such gene expression analyses but also how crucial it is to make original data available for reanalysis. view more (2006-06-13)
Measuring fetal oxygen does not reduce Caesarean rate, researchers find
Measuring the amount of oxygen in the blood of a fetus during labor has no bearing on whether a Caesarean section is performed and does not affect the health of the newborn baby, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a multicenter study. view more (2006-11-27)
Common drug for stopping preterm labor may be harmful for babies
A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis of studies on the issue published today in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. view more (2007-11-02)
Delay in use of nevirapine-based AIDS treatment can improve outcomes
Delaying the use of nevirapine-containing antiretroviral therapy (ART) for at least six months after labor may improve treatment outcomes among HIV-infected women in developing countries who took nevirapine during labor to prevent their babies from becoming infected, suggests a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine. view more (2007-01-11)
'Coaching' in labor makes little difference, UT Southwestern researchers say
When a woman is giving birth, having a "coach" tell her to push during contractions makes almost no difference in shortening labor, and may actually increase her risk of subsequent problems with her bladder, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. view more (2005-12-30)
Stanford/Packard study shows no benefit from drug widely used to prevent premature births
When a pregnant woman goes into early labor, her obstetrician may give her drugs to quiet the woman's uterus and prevent premature birth. view more (2008-11-26)
New test could keep babies from contracting deadly infections
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new test studied at the University of Florida that could lead to better screening for the most common cause of infection in newborn babies. view more (2006-07-27)
"Shock therapy" entails real societal shock
The far-reaching social transformation from socialistic planned economy to capitalistic market economy with the help of "shock therapy" in Poland 1989 constituted a shock for the entire society, including state, regional, and local authorities, and many institutions, such as employment exchanges. This is shown in a new dissertation from... view more... (2002-11-14)
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