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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16 June 2017

Bitter taste receptors may hold the key to managing preterm labour

This could be good news for those trying to prevent preterm labour: New research published online in The FASEB Journal...

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14 June 2017

Screening for both genetic diseases and chromosomal defects with a single biopsy improves pregnancy rates

Couples who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of genetic diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy...

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9 June 2017

Pregnancy after breast cancer does not increase chance of recurrence

Findings from a retrospective study of 1,200 women provide reassurance to breast cancer survivors who are contemplating pregnancy. In the...

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