Hypertension, hemorrhage and suicide most common causes of adolescent maternal deaths after adolescent deliveries, finds study Dr Pooja N.12 Dec 2024 8:00 PM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized teenage pregnancy as a worldwide issue, with 12 million teenagers reported to have given birth in...
Misoprostol administration before hysteroscopy may reduce time needed for cervical dilatation in nulliparous women: Study Dr Pooja N.9 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTHysteroscopy offers superior diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities compared to traditional methods like transvaginal ultrasound and blind dilatation...
From Womb to Growth: Study reveals Implications of Neonatal Anemia on child Health Dr Pooja N.8 Dec 2024 8:30 PM ISTNeonatal anemia can have lasting impacts on the growth and development of children. Anemia is highly prevalent among pregnant women globally, making...
Low consumption of animal products and oil tied to reduced hot flashes in postmenopausal women: Study Dr Pooja N.8 Dec 2024 8:15 PM ISTA low-fat vegan diet with soybean supplementation has proven effective in decreasing both body weight and hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Another...
Obstetric co-morbidity index may predict maternal morbidity and need for transfer to better maternal care facility: Study Dr Pooja N.8 Dec 2024 8:00 PM ISTThe obstetric comorbidity index (OBCMI) is a tool aimed at evaluating obstetric risk based on existing maternal and obstetric conditions. Patients...
Adenomyosis has relatively high long-term recurrence rate after conservative surgery, finds study Dr Pooja N.5 Dec 2024 8:00 PM ISTAdenomyosis, a prevalent non-cancerous condition, is characterized by the erroneous presence of endometrial tissue within the myometrium. Symptoms...
Self-Monitoring of BP in Pregnancy Care may empower expectant mothers to advocate for their care, finds study Dr Pooja N.4 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTThe rapid spread of COVID-19 prompted a quicker adoption of telemedicine, particularly in maternity care, with a focus on self-monitoring blood...
Younger age, lower income and higher stress levels linked to increased risk of PCOS, suggests study Dr Pooja N.2 Dec 2024 9:00 PM ISTRecent study aimed to investigate the associations of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) risk with various factors among women in Saudi Arabia. The...
Neither medication nor procedural abortions increases risk of mental health disorders in short or long term: Study Dr Pooja N.1 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTSince the introduction of mifepristone, a progesterone blocker, the rate of medication-based abortions has consistently increased in both the United...
Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD Use associated with Site-Specific Gynecologic and Breast Cancers: Study Dr Pooja N.21 Nov 2024 8:15 PM ISTThe levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) is commonly utilized to manage conditions such as endometriosis and menorrhagia. However,...
Sensitive assessment tools like Teate Depression Inventory may accurately diagnose Antenatal Depression, study finds Dr Pooja N.20 Nov 2024 8:15 PM ISTAntenatal depression presents as feelings of sadness, sleep problems, disorganized behavior, irritability, and restlessness during pregnancy. If not...
Risk of ovarian cancer very low among older women with stable adnexal masses on ultrasound, finds study Dr Pooja N.10 Nov 2024 8:15 PM ISTThe detection of adnexal masses in older patients often raises concerns about ovarian cancer, which poses a common clinical challenge for...
