Nicotine replacement therapy is "lesser of two evils"
New research has shown that nicotine from either smoking or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) causes a wide range of long-term...
Read MoreReducing caesarean deliveries
Specialists are providing obstetrical care by identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary first caesarean deliveries, which have a big impact on...
Read MoreMaking it a happier childbirth
Mothers who have a vaginal birth without epidural anaesthesia and who are accompanied by a family member during the birth...
Read MoreIs 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...
Read MorePlacental protein predictive of preeclampsia
A new test that checks the level of a placental protein could help doctors determine if a woman will develop...
Read MoreFoetal 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...
Read MoreAddressing preterm births globally
Researchers and global health organisations have issued a call-to-action to advance a comprehensive research agenda to address the global burden...
Read MoreFewer callbacks and better detection with 3D mammography
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="2D mammogram image"][/caption]Compared to traditional mammography, 3D mammography – known as digital breast tomosynthesis – found...
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