Hypertension during pregnancy tied to increased risk of stroke in offspring: ESC study Hina Zahid1 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTSophia Antipolis: Studies in the past have suggested that children exposed to maternal hypertensive disorders during gestation have increased risks of...
Ultrasound screening not useful in lowering mortality rates in ovarian cancer: Lancet Dr Satabdi Saha1 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a study report published in The Lancet, long-term follow-up (median 16·3 years after randomisation), neither multimodal screening(MMS) or...
Prenatal Secondhand Smoke exposure tied to higher odds of ADHD in Children: JAMA Dr Nirali Kapoor30 May 2021 6:30 PM ISTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both, is a...
Pregnancy-associated protein linked to gestational diabetes Hina Zahid29 May 2021 2:00 PM ISTA recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, outlines a new role for pregnancy-associated plasma protein A, known as PAPPA, in...
Ultrasound, MRI may help in diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum disorder: Study Hina Zahid29 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTPlacental bulge sign on either prenatal ultrasound or MRI may help diagnose severe PAS warranting hysterectomy rather than conservative...
Preterm delivery increases risk of hypertension in Young adults, finds study dr anusha29 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTAmong all births 5-18% of deliveries occur preterm all over the world. Apart from cerebral palsy, behavioral problems, hearing and vision impairment;...
Myfembree receives FDA approval for uterine fibroids associated heavy menstrual bleeding Hina Zahid29 May 2021 7:15 AM ISTUSA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Myfembree, a once-a-day therapy for managing heavy menstrual bleeding associated with...
Study identifies pregnant women at greater risk of PTSD during COVID-19 Pandemic Dr Nirali Kapoor28 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving health problem which currently affects the lives of most people worldwide. The novel coronavirus...
Letrozole- New hope in medical management of ectopic pregnancy Dr Nirali Kapoor27 May 2021 9:45 AM ISTEctopic pregnancy is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The estimated rate of ectopic pregnancy ranges between 1% to 2% of all...
Maternal gestational diabetes linked to hyperlipidemia in children: Study Medha Baranwal27 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: Offspring born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at increased risk of hyperlipidemia during early childhood (aged 3 to 9...
Prone positioning beneficial for severe ARDS in postpartum COVID-19 patients: BMJ case report Dr Nirali Kapoor26 May 2021 9:45 AM ISTPregnant women is a population of particular concern given the medical experience during prior SARS-CoV-1 and Middle East respiratory syndrome...
Brain scans could help identify women with Postpartum psychosis risk Hina Zahid25 May 2021 9:00 PM ISTPostpartum psychosis is a devastating, but rare, mental health problem that affects women in the first few weeks after giving birth. Symptoms vary...
