Scientists identify protein which could improve treatments for recurrent miscarriages
(University of Sheffield) Scientists at the University of Sheffield have identified a protein, involved in the development of the human placenta, may also help embryos implant in the womb -- something which could improve treatments for recurrent miscarriages and pre-eclampsia. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
What successful self-measured BP looks like in practice
When a patient is willing to partner with their physician in gaining control of high blood pressure, the results can be rewarding for both parties. That partnership is both important and surprisingly simple. A resident physician gives an inside look at how her medical center implemented self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring and is engaging patients in the advancement of their own health.
At Family Health Center at Medstar Franklin Square in Baltimore, physicians incorporated SMBP monitoring in their practice in a way that has helped patients with high blood pressure take control of their health.
The practice i...
Source: AMA Wire - May 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Amy Farouk Source Type: news
Pregnancy Pre-Eclampsia Tests Approved in EnglandPregnancy Pre-Eclampsia Tests Approved in England
The NHS in England is to fund two new blood tests to help rule out pre- eclampsia in pregnancy. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Pregnancy Pre-Eclampsia Tests ApprovedPregnancy Pre-Eclampsia Tests Approved
The NHS in England is to fund two new blood tests to help rule out pre- eclampsia in pregnancy. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Simple blood test which rules out pre-eclampsia will spare pregnant women days of worry
Pregnant women are now able to get the blood test on the NHS after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence approved its use. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers discover first safe way to deliver drugs to the placenta
(University of Manchester) For the first time, researchers have devised a method to selectively deliver drugs to a pregnant woman's placenta without harming the foetus, in a development which could help prevent some premature births and treat conditions such as pre-eclampsia. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 10, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Nigeria: 126 Personal Trained On Eclampsia Detection, Treatment
[Daily Trust] Katsina -About 126 health personnel from 12 local government areas of Katsina State have been trained on detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 28, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Anaemia, Eclampsia Major Cause of Maternal Deaths in Bauchi - Report
[Daily Trust] Bauchi -Anaemia and Eclampsia are the major causes of childbirth related deaths in Bauchi State. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Researchers improve identification of women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
(Source: St. Michael's Hospital News and Media)
Source: St. Michael's Hospital News and Media - April 20, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Tags: Hospital News Source Type: news
Researchers improve identification of women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
(St. Michael's Hospital) Researchers have developed a new tool that will improve how clinicians can identify women at high risk of developing pre-eclampsia, and who should take Aspirin after 12 weeks of pregnancy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 19, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
How to Avoid Suffocating Your Baby During Pregnancy
Co-authored by Keelyn Ross Pregnancy involves ensuring the baby is developing in a healthy environment. Oxygen is a primary resource necessary to make a healthy baby possible. If oxygen is cut off from the baby, they are at risk for any number of health complications. Sleep apnea, or loss of breath during sleep, is caused by underdeveloped anatomy or excess soft tissue in the throat. If sleep apnea is left unchecked, then by the end of the second trimester the mother will increase her susceptibility to develop gestational diabetes mellitus and/or preeclampsia. When an expecting mother finds herself in this position, o...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Utah Governor Signs Bill Requiring Abortion Anesthesia
(SALT LAKE CITY) — The governor signed a bill Monday that makes Utah the first state to require doctors to give anesthesia to women having an abortion at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later.
The bill signed by Republican Gov. Gary Herbert is based on the disputed premise that a fetus can feel pain at that point.
“The governor is adamantly pro-life. He believes in not only erring on the side of life, but also minimizing any pain that may be caused to an unborn child,” Herbert spokesman Jon Cox said.
Many doctors in Utah and across the country are concerned that the requirement could increase the health risks to...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - March 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hallie Golden / AP Tags: Uncategorized abortion anesthesia Gary Herbert Pregnancy pro-choice pro-life Utah Source Type: news
Adorable Baby Gorilla Delivered By Rare C-Section
A newborn gorilla is doing well after she was delivered by a rare emergency cesarean section at an English zoo. A team of vets and doctors at the Bristol Zoo performed the operation after the baby's mother, Kera, showed "symptoms of potentially life-threatening pre-eclampsia," according to a statement on the zoo's website. Kera is now recovering and under close observation. The yet-to-be-named baby Western lowland gorilla arrived on Feb. 12, weighing approximately 2 pounds and 10 ounces. Her birth marks "one of only a handful" of times a gorilla has been born by C-section, the zoo stated. The last time ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Baby gorilla born after rare caesarean at Bristol zoo
Procedure has been carried out on gorillas only handful of times worldwide, and is first for zoo and local gynaecologistA baby western lowland gorilla has been born at a British zoo after a rare caesarean.The female, now 11 days old, was delivered after its mother showed symptoms of potentially life-threatening pre-eclampsia. Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 23, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Press Association Tags: Zoos Bristol Science World news UK news Source Type: news
Baby gorilla born via a caesarean at Bristol zoo
Procedure has been carried out on gorillas only handful of times worldwide, and is first for zoo and local gynaecologistA baby western lowland gorilla has been born at a British zoo after a rare caesarean.The female, now 11 days old, was delivered after its mother showed symptoms of potentially life-threatening pre-eclampsia. Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 23, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Press Association Tags: Zoos Bristol Science World news UK news Source Type: news
