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Combating stigma on HPV this Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month
September is National Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness on the signs and symptoms of the female reproductive system disease, encouraging women to speak up by removing
Link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated
Reported menstrual changes are short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the vaccination programme Some women say their periods change after getting
Severe infections during pregnancy associated with complications around childbirth
Individuals who are hospitalised during pregnancy due to sepsis have higher odds of complications surrounding childbirth, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco. The study found
Breast milk proven to enhance heart performance in premature babies
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrates the beneficial effect of breast milk consumption on cardiovascular health and early cardiovascular development in premature infants. Published in JAMA
Physical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring
Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring. In research presented at the ‘virtual’ European Respiratory Society International
Maternal voice reduces pain in premature babies
A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the Parini Hospital in Italy and the University of Valle d’Aosta, observed that when the mother spoke to her
RGU first university in Scotland to receive UNICEF Gold Award in official ceremony
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has become the first university in Scotland to be awarded the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award for Universities in an official ceremony. The award
Central Medical Supplies makes business branding investment
Promotional feature Specialist medical equipment provider Central Medical Supplies (CMS) has re-energised its brand and redeveloped its website, to make it more user friendly and informative for users. The updates
Premature birth could be predicted as early as 10 weeks pregnant by testing chemicals and bacteria in the vagina
Mothers at risk of premature birth could be identified far sooner in pregnancy than current tests allow by looking for specific bacteria and chemicals in their cervicovaginal fluid, according to
