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Fertility and Sterility
Paper: Attractiveness of women with rectovaginal endometriosis: a case control study Paper authors: Vercellini P, Buggio L, Somigliana E, Barbara G, Viganò P, Fedele L Paper ref: 2013 Jan;99(1):212-8 The
JAMA Pediatrics
Paper: Association of autism with induced or augmented childbirth in North Carolina birth record Paper authors: Gregory SG, Anthopolos R, Osgood CE, Grotegut CA, Miranda ML Paper ref: 2013 Oct
Transvaginal scan: spotting problems in pregnancy
Problems during pregnancy can be a huge stress for parents-to-be, or worse, conditions could be life-threatening to the mother and baby. However, the transvaginal scan can assist in early detection
Surgical menopause
Surgical menopause is sometimes a necessary procedure to reduce the risk of various cancers, but it is associated with some short- and long-term health repercussions. Rahman and Okunoye discuss strategies
Clues about contralateral breast cancer
Mammographic density can be used to assess the likelihood that a breast will develop cancer. But can a mammogram of one breast give information about the cancer risk of the
Versatile imaging systems will transform ultrasound imaging, says congress poll
A new breed of versatile, portable and easy-to-use imaging systems will have the most significant impact on ultrasound imaging over the next five years, a recent poll by Siemens Healthcare
NIFTY – the new fast, reliable blood test for Down’s Syndrome
BGI Health is proud to launch the new non-invasive screening test for Down’s Syndrome and other conditions – NIFTY – to help reduce the risk of miscarriage, compared with other
Is preeclampsia associated with kidney failure risk?
Preeclampsia during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure, according to a new study. Recent data suggest that preeclampsia is a risk factor for developing
Placental protein predictive of preeclampsia
A new test that checks the level of a placental protein could help doctors determine if a woman will develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to a study in the journal
Foetal asphyxiation often due to human error
Findings from a 15-year study indicate that human error is the most common cause of infant asphyxiation at birth. Inadequate foetal monitoring, lack of clinical skills, and failure to obtain
