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Many young cancer patients don’t receive adequate fertility information and support
All cancer patients of reproductive age should be provided with fertility information and referrals for fertility preservation. A new Psycho-Oncology analysis of the published literature indicates that many cancer patients
Liquorice is a hot trend in hot flashes, but could interact with medications
Liquorice roots have a diverse and flavourful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian times as a tea and in traditional Chinese medicines, all the way to today as a
Breast milk sugars found to fight bacteria
Mother’s breast milk, which consists of a complex and continually changing blend of proteins, fats and sugars, helps protect babies against bacterial infections. In the past, scientists have concentrated their
Mussel-inspired glue could one day make foetal surgery safer
Whether or not to perform foetal surgery is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves penetrating the highly delicate amniotic sac, increasing health risks to the foetus. Now researchers
NMC announce radical overhaul of nursing education
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently undertaking a radical review of nursing education. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to review the standards that all nursing students trained in
Young breast cancer patients undergoing breast conserving surgery see improved prognosis
A new analysis indicates that breast cancer prognoses have improved over time in young women treated with breast conserving surgery. The analysis included 1331 patients younger than 40 years treated
Empa scientists develop medication for the unborn baby
An Empa team has succeeded in developing a new three-dimensional cell model of the human placental barrier. The “model organ” can quickly and reliably deliver new information on the intake
In utero exposure to diesel exhaust could be linked to adult heart failure
According to a study published online in The FASEB Journal, involving mice, gestational exposure to airborne particles derived from diesel exhaust can modify DNA in utero and alter the expression of
Why some women are more likely to feel depressed
New study links duration of estrogen exposure with increased vulnerability to feel depressed: Longer exposure to estrogen shown to provide protection. It’s no secret that the risk of depression increases for women
3D MRI predicts pregnancies complicated by foetal growth restriction
A team of Children’s National Health System research scientists in the US is beginning to provide insights about the poorly understood placenta. Using three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the
