45% of parents experience depression, anxiety and stress when newborns leave NICU
Almost half of parents whose children were admitted to Children's National Health System's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experienced postpartum...
Read MoreExplaining bursts of activity in brains of preterm babies
The source of spontaneous, high-amplitude bursts of activity seen in the brains of preterm babies, which are vital for healthy...
Read MoreArtificial womb raises hope for premature babies
An artificial womb has been successfully used to incubate healthy baby lambs for a period of one week, and researchers...
Read MoreMany young cancer patients don’t receive adequate fertility information and support
All cancer patients of reproductive age should be provided with fertility information and referrals for fertility preservation. A new Psycho-Oncology...
Read MoreLiquorice is a hot trend in hot flashes, but could interact with medications
Liquorice roots have a diverse and flavourful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian times as a tea and in...
Read MoreBreast milk sugars found to fight bacteria
Mother’s breast milk, which consists of a complex and continually changing blend of proteins, fats and sugars, helps protect babies...
Read MoreMussel-inspired glue could one day make foetal surgery safer
Whether or not to perform foetal surgery is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves penetrating the highly delicate...
Read MoreNMC announce radical overhaul of nursing education
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently undertaking a radical review of nursing education. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity...
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