10 July 2017

As fertility rates in Europe drop, public support for egg-freezing practices and IVF treatment is highly positive

Results of a new fertility survey from Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe show high acceptance in Europe of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and...

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7 July 2017

Study examines effectiveness of labour induction in India

Researchers from the University of Liverpool with colleagues from Gynuity Health Care in New York and the Government Medial College,...

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5 July 2017

Microfluidic chip predicts risk of preterm birth

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Among the many underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complications, it...

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3 July 2017

World first self-donning system for surgical gowns

In the health care setting, there is an increasing need for a self-donning surgical gown that health care personnel can...

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30 June 2017

Does MRI plus mammography improve detection of new breast cancer after breast conservation therapy?

A new article published by JAMA Oncology compares outcomes for combined mammography and MRI or ultrasonography screenings for new breast...

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28 June 2017

Report on stillbirth and neonatal death rates across the UK

Research recently published shows that the stillbirth rate in the UK has reduced by almost 8 per cent over the...

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26 June 2017

Breast implants may impede ECG and lead to false heart attack diagnosis

Breast implants may impede an electrocardiogram (ECG) and could result in a false heart attack diagnosis, according to research presented...

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21 June 2017

New diagnostic test for amniotic leaks

Paul Stillman looks at methods to test the risks when amniotic leaks occur during pregnancy Symptoms of vaginal wetness is...

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