HUMAN CLONING: ETHICAL, CLINICAL AND MEDIA ISSUES
The British Endocrine Societies (BES) meeting is Europe¡¦s major annual gathering of hormone specialists. To mark their joint meeting with the European Federation of Endocrine Societies, the BES is presenting a discussion on human cloning on Thursday 16 March, at the ICC in Birmingham. view more (2000-03-08)
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Moms who breastfeed less likely to develop heart attacks or strokes
The longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular disease, report University of Pittsburgh researchers in a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. view more (2009-04-21)
... in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death for ... professor of medicine, epidemiology, and obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. "We ... have known for years that breastfeeding is important for babies' health; we now know that it is important for mothers' health as well."
According to the study, postmenopausal women ...
'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)
... of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. And researchers noted that further study must be ... paper and interim chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern. In the study, UT Southwestern ... in the May issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, involved the same group of women. In it, ... Dr. Kenneth Leveno, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and senior author of ...
UT Southwestern-led study finds doctors' judgment as important as guideline for Cesarean sections
U.S. hospitals have long been required to be able to start emergency Cesarean sections within 30 minutes, but neither compliance with this "decision-to-incision" time nor the associated rate of complications have ever been clinically measured. view more (2006-06-30)
... chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern and the trial's lead investigator. ... in the July issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The researchers collected data on 2,808 women who ... Dr. Kenneth Leveno, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern and study co-investigator. ... ...
Fertility drugs given 'all-clear' in new study
Concerns about the use of letrozole, an easy-to-use and inexpensive drug for the treatment of infertility, appear to be unfounded. view more (2006-04-24)
... Centre (MUHC) and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Jewish General Hospital, and Professor of ... General Hospital, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University. Their findings, which are currently ... Robert Casper from Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto, and their co-authors ... examined a total of 911 babies whose mothers were treated for infertility ...
'Superbug' breast infections controllable in nursing mothers, researchers find
Many nursing mothers who have been hospitalized for breast abscesses are afflicted with the "superbug" methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, but according to new research by UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians, conservative treatment can deal with the problem. view more (2008-09-04)
... Irene Stafford, assistant instructor of obstetrics and gynecology and lead author of the study, which appears ... September issue of the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. "She will improve with a less specific antibiotic ... Dr. George Wendel, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and senior author of the study. "We found ... Rogers, both assistant professors of obstetrics and gynecology; and Drs. Jeanne Sheffield ...
Bacterial infections in premature babies more common than previously realized
Premature babies are subject to a host of threats that can result in fetal/neonatal disease. In a study published in the January 2008 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers from the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School and the Drexel University College of Medicine found that genital mycoplasmas are a... view more... (2008-01-08)
... of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers from the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical School ... Goldenberg, M.D., Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Drexel University College of Medicine, states, "Given the ... Branch and Program Director for Obstetrics and Perinatology at NICHD/NIH; Professor of Molecular Obstetrics and Genetics, Center of Molecular Medicine, Wayne State University, and ... MD, Professor Emeritus, Department ...
Obstetrical unit at Yale-New Haven Hospital achieves dramatic improvement in patient safety
Maternal and newborn outcomes were greatly improved when doctors implemented a series of simple clinical interventions at Yale-New Haven Hospital's obstetrical unit. view more (2009-05-04)
... of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Starting in 2004, the researchers sought to determine if ... scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine.
Funai, associate ... the medical school's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and section chief, maternal-fetal medicine at ... Yale-New Haven Hospital said, "Interventions of this sort involve fundamental culture change, ...
Pregnancy disorder signals need to screen for heart disease, study shows
High blood pressure experienced during pregnancy could be a woman's earliest warning that she is at risk of developing heart disease - the number one killer of Canadian women - says Queen's University professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graeme Smith. view more (2008-11-05)
... says Queen's University professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graeme Smith.
Called pre-eclampsia, this type of high blood ... Smith, an expert in high-risk obstetrics who is affiliated with Kingston General Hospital's Perinatal Research Unit. ... in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The study, which began five years ago, has followed ... Roddy (from Queen's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology); Mark Walker, Shi Wu ...
New ultrasound-guided biopsy method allows improved diagnosis of endometrial disease
A procedure used in conjunction with a vaginal ultrasound might make it easier to visualize and diagnose diseases in the lining of the uterus, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. view more (2009-04-14)
... in the April issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows that using saline-infusion sonography (SIS), or ultrasound, ... Elysia Moschos, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern and the lead author of ... to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, postmenopausal women who have an endometrial lining thicker ... than 4 millimeters need further follow-up.
"In women with abnormal endometrial appearances, SIS ...
Genetic mutation increases risk of preterm birth
Genetic mutations in the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) gene appear to have significant association with inflammatory injury to the placenta and developing baby, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh's department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences report at the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine view more (2008-02-04)
... University of Pittsburgh's department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences report at the 28th annual meeting ... Simhan, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School ... of Medicine, who is presenting the work. "These injuries are important because they are more common in preterm babies and associated with major health consequences like cerebral palsy."
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Childbirth not linked to urinary incontinence, study finds
Postmenopausal women who have given birth vaginally do not appear to suffer from urinary incontinence at higher rates than their sisters who have never given birth. view more (2005-12-02)
... study published in the December Obstetrics and Gynecology journal. The study results are contrary to conventional ... Buchsbaum, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Rochester. "If we can ... find a clear genetic link, it would have great implications for the direction of basic research, treatment approaches, risk management and potential prophylactic interventions." ...
Malpractice concerns may deter Florida medical students from entering obstetrics and gynecology
The medical malpractice climate in Florida is discouraging medical students from pursuing careers in obstetrics and gynecology - a trend that could further reduce patients' access to obstetric care, a survey by the University of South Florida College of Medicine found. view more (2006-08-30)
... students from pursuing careers in obstetrics and gynecology - a trend that could further reduce patients' ... in the USF Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented the findings. The paper received the 2006 ... first-place resident research award from FOGS. "Florida is already a state without enough obstetrician/gynecologists to meet the needs of patients. In some parts of the state, women must ...
Stillbirths, infant deaths lead to anxiety, guilt and stress among obstetricians
Nearly one in 10 obstetricians in a new study has considered giving up obstetric practice because of the emotional toll of stillbirths and infant deaths. view more (2008-06-30)
... say they considered giving up obstetrics due to perinatal death
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Nearly one in ... percent had considered giving up obstetrics because of the emotional difficulty of caring for patients with ... Family Medicine and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
"We know that stillbirth and infant death are traumatic ... July issue of the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Approximately 15 percent of pregnancies ...
Debate on administration of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent chronic childhood motor disability with an estimated lifetime cost of nearly $1 million per individual. view more (2009-06-30)
... of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the authors shed some light on the debate.
Investigators ... of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University-St. Louis,, and the Division of Maternal-Fetal ... of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California-San Francisco, enumerate the ... pros and cons of magnesium sulfate use for CP prevention. In a ... |
