A new study suggests that women who have had a caesarean section may be at higher risk of stillbirth in subsequent pregnancies. The research found that the risk of stillbirth was greater for women who had previously given birth by caesarean section, with an increased risk starting at around 34 weeks of their second pregnancy.
St. Jude experts highlight US vaccine production inadequacies and antiviral drug scarcity in responding to an outbreak, emphasizing the need for new technologies, international cooperation, and rapid testing.
A new report finds that nitrogen availability is a critical factor in ecosystem carbon storage, with current limitations hindering the natural systems' ability to mitigate climate change. The study suggests that we need to incorporate these limits into our models and reduce our reliance on natural ecosystems to combat carbon emissions.
Research by Dennis Lo and colleagues found that viral sequences from two major Hong Kong SARS outbreaks were nearly identical, with only three nucleotide differences. This suggests that non-viral genomic factors may have played a role in the distinct clinical features of the Amoy Gardens outbreak.
The Lancet editorial proposes a serostatus-based approach for universal voluntary knowledge of HIV status, simplified clinical testing, and prevention of discrimination. Two viewpoints discuss the necessity of testing before prophylaxis with single-dose nevirapine in preventing mother-to-child transmission.
A study found UVGI significantly reduces reported work-related illnesses, particularly respiratory and mucosal symptoms, among 771 participants. The cost-effectiveness of UVGI installation compared to building-related illness losses is estimated to be favorable.
Researchers at UCL's Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research have developed a new drug to treat enlarged prostate with virtually no hormonal side effects. The treatment can both relax the prostate and prevent its growth, offering a major advance in treating a condition affecting millions of men worldwide.
Research by Stanford researcher Thomas Rando and postdoctoral scholar Irina Conboy found that older muscles produce less Delta after injury, leading to slower regeneration. However, artificially activating Delta in older muscles restored regenerative ability comparable to younger muscle, suggesting a potential therapeutic target.