Maternal and newborn deaths: new team appointed for historic programme
The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has appointed MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies – Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries...
Read MoreThe first day of development – a window to successful pregnancy
The reliability of IVF could be improved by recent important advancemens in the development of alternative methods of embryo evaluation...
Read MoreBlood test could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
Scientists have discovered that a simple blood test could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for early-stage breast cancer patients,...
Read MoreReconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation reduces pain, improves sexual pleasure, and could help thousands of women
Reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation (FGM) appears to reduce pain and restore sexual pleasure in women, according to the...
Read MoreLeading Harley Street consultant warns NHS Trusts against dismissing plastic surgery as vanity surgery
“Aesthetic procedures like breast reductions can improve both the quality and expectancy of the subject’s life,” said Professor Laurence Kirwan...
Read MoreAntidepressant use during pregnancy and high blood pressure
Use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be linked with increased risk of pregnancy-induced high...
Read MoreAntimicrobial catheters could save NHS millions
A new catheter coating that reduces bacterial attachment to its surface is being developed by scientists who are reporting their...
Read MoreNew life in Second Life – virtual maternity unit attracts national acclaim
A virtual reality maternity unit, which will allow student midwives to practise their communication and clinical skills, has garnered national...
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