6 September 2022

Difficult birth stories can give people an appreciation for life, finds study

In the first study of its kind, researchers investigated the impact of stories around conception and birth and how they...

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30 August 2022

Black and Asian newborns at higher risk of Group B Strep disease

A new study led by the UK Health Security Agency has found that rates of Group B Streptococcal (GBS) disease...

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25 August 2022

HEE Chief Executive invites students to consider a career in the NHS

As thousands of students receive their GCSE results today, and A-levels last week, Health Education England’s Chief Executive Navina Evans...

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23 August 2022

Classification of C-sections may need to be developed for improved maternity care

To track and analyse caesarean section trends and thus improve maternity care, the Robson classification is used worldwide. A study...

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18 August 2022

No link between covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth

Findings can help guide decision making about covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy Vaccination against covid-19 during pregnancy is not associated with...

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16 August 2022

Doctors’ reluctance to discuss anal sex is letting down young women, warn researchers

Open conversations and better public health education will help women make informed choices Clinicians’ reluctance to discuss possible harms of...

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9 August 2022

Race discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies

Research adds to existing evidence that discrimination is a risk factor for poor health outcomes Experience of race discrimination on...

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28 July 2022

Testing to help diagnose pre-eclampsia recommended by NICE

New NICE guidance recommends PIGF-based testing to rule in or rule out the short-term development of pre-eclampsia[1] Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland...

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