Genetics based Screening Tool may help predict Gestational Diabetes Dr.Niharika Harsha B7 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTNew research found that the Polygenic Risk Score, which is an inexpensive, genetics-based predictive screening tool can be used to identify high-risk...
Exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in dishware, hair coloring, plastics in pregnant women on the rise Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2022 10:15 AM ISTResearchers at UC San Francisco and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have reported in a new study that pregnant women in the U.S. are...
Fish oil and vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy lowers risk of croup among babies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Sept 2022 8:30 AM ISTCroup is a viral chest infection that causes a characteristic 'barking' cough and difficulty in breathing among young children. Croup is common and...
White blood cell count may help detect infection in postpartum women: Study Dr Nirali Kapoor5 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTOne of the hematologic changes is increase in number of the white blood cells after delivery, mostly neutrophils. The increase in the number of the...
Low testosterone levels tied to increased COVID-19 hospitalization risk among men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTAccording to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. low...
Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapies for HIV-1 effective in pregnancy: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTDolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapies (ART) for HIV-1 are more effective for pregnant people than some other ART regimens commonly used in the...
Increased antibiotics use during pregnancy might contribute to allergic sensitization in infants: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 Sept 2022 8:15 AM ISTFinland: A new study published in Acta Paediatrica showed that interventions such as personalized diets can be optimized for specific subgroups and...
Is immediate postabortal insertion of intrauterine devices safe? Study clarifies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTSWEDEN: When compared to installation two to four weeks following an abortion, inserting an IUD within 48 hours of a complete abortion seemed safe and...
Stricter blood sugar control in Gestational diabetes not linked to better outcomes for babies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTLowering the target blood sugar level for mothers with gestational diabetes did not reduce the risk of large babies, a new study finds, but it did...
Periconceptional folic acid lessens risk of preterm birth in epileptic women on antiseizure drugs Dr.Niharika Harsha B1 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTPericonceptional folic acid when taken by epileptic women on anti-seizure medication lowered the risk of preterm birth as per a study that was...
MRI excellent modality to accurately diagnose acute appendicitis in pregnant women Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTAccording to a new study, Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a great tool to employ to rule out acute appendicitis in pregnant women. It is in fact an...
New cost effective genetic testing method accurately detects chromosomal abnormalities: NEJM Dr.Niharika Harsha B31 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTNew genetic testing method is more cost effective and accurate for detection of abnormal chromosomes compared with traditional prenatal tests,...
