Antimicrobial 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...
Read MoreFoetal cardiology course gives confidence to identify and manage anomalies
Birmingham Women’s Hospital, part of Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, recently hosted a two-day long foetal cardiology course. The sessions...
Read MorePost-term children have higher behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood
We already know there are long-term health problems associated with pre-term birth, but what about babies born post-term? New research...
Read MorePreterm birth rate drops in just three countries over past 20 years
Nearly 15 million babies were born prematurely in 2010 - more than one in ten of all births. Sixty percent...
Read MoreStudy recommends universal newborn screening for heart problems
Newborn screening for life-threatening congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry, a simple, low-cost test that measures blood oxygen levels, is...
Read MoreSimplified approach to preventing post-birth bleeding appears safe and effective and could save thousands of lives
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH; excessive bleeding) immediately after giving birth is a major killer of women in developing countries, responsible for...
Read MoreStudy finds oestrogen-only HRT continues to protect women against breast cancer long after they have stopped taking the treatment
Women who use the oestrogen-only form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) appear less likely to develop breast cancer in the...
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