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Obesity in pregnancy increases risk of lifelong cardiovascular …

WebMaternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the foetus according to a new study in mice. The study, published in The Journal of Physiology found that maternal obesity causes molecular changes in the heart of the foetus and alters expression of genes related to nutrient metabolism, which greatly increases offspring’s risk of cardiac …

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Professor in Focus – Anita Nelson

WebAnita Nelson is the Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western University of Health Sciences based in Pomona, California. She recently shared her latest study, “Efficacy and Safety of Levonorgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol, a Transdermal Contraceptive System, by BMI,” at the American College of Obstetricians and …

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Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical

WebIn a new, hospital-level analysis by health policy researcher Laura Attanasio at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Katy Kozhimannnil at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, they report that women who gave birth at hospitals that had a larger percentage of midwife-attended births were less likely to have two specific …

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Tommy’s launches a new mental health digital tool for pregnancy …

WebNational charity Tommy’s has recently launched a digital version of the NICE-approved Pregnancy and Post-birth Wellbeing Plan.The new digital tool, created in partnership with the Institute of Health Visitors (IHV), the National Childbirth Trust (NCT), Netmums, NHS England, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of …

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How a women's resting pulse rate can be used to identify the …

WebAva, a medical technology company focused on innovations in women’s reproductive health, has announced the publication of the first findings from its recent clinical trials proving evidence of a significant increase — an average of two beats per minute — in resting pulse rate at the beginning of the fertile window compared to the …

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Digital therapy to help manage perinatal mental health

WebIn the UK, up to 20% [1] of women and 10% [2] of men develop some form of mental health problem during the perinatal period, the time in which an individual is pregnant, up to a year post-partum.. The most common are symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. Working in partnership alongside the NHS, SilverCloud Health, …

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University of Huddersfield receives approval for first building on …

WebThe University of Huddersfield is delighted to have received the green light to start work on the first new building of its National Health Innovation Campus.. At a time when the NHS desperately needs to recruit staff to meet with the demands of patient care and health inequalities, the campus will be instrumental in training the next generation of …

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Patient communication and obstetric scanning: Contemporary issues

WebObstetric ultrasound is an integral component of antenatal care in the developed parts of the world. Practically all pregnant women in the United Kingdom will have at least two or more ultrasound scans in the antenatal period within the National Health Service (NHS) or even more, privately. Dedicated training and staffing has ensured that …

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HRT: Scientific Data, Patient Safety And Concerns Of The Press

WebHeart disease For many years, HRT was thought to reduce risk of coronary artery disease. However, the WHI trial has shown early, small increased risks in cardiovascular events, but this increase was only significant in the women who were 20 or more years post menopause and women who were less than 10 years postmenopausal …

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Reducing NHS anaesthetic gas emissions: BPR Medical and …

WebAccording to the Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service report, published in 2020, the capture and destruction of the gas could reduce NHS anaesthetic emissions by over a third and save an estimated 90 kilotonnes CO 2 equivalent (ktC02e) per year if implemented by 132 Hospital Trusts. The report refers to nitrous oxide destruction

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Compounded testosterone: Why women need it

WebTestosterone plays a significant role in normal female physiology, and the small amount produced is crucial to the healthy functioning of most bodily tissues. In women, we know testosterone improves: Libido. Memory. Bone density. Muscle mass. Sense of wellbeing. Self-confidence, motivation and energy. When compounded as part of …

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The Portland Hospital announces acquisition of The Birth Company

WebThe Portland Hospital for Women and Children, part of HCA Healthcare UK, has announced the acquisition of The Birth Company, a practice which provides specialist imaging, scans, and consultations for expectant mothers and women with fertility problems. Founded in 2000 by Dr Donald Gibb, The Birth Company operates from Harley Street in …

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National Swedish study to examine Covid-19 impact on pregnancy

WebA new national study initiated from the University of Gothenburg, covering a majority of Sweden’s birth centres, is focusing on how Covid-19 affects pregnancy and fetal development. The COPE (Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Early Childhood) study was initiated by Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University …

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164% more over-40s give birth than their mums’ generation, but

WebThe latest ONS population report has revealed that, compared to their mum’s generation, 164% more women over 40 and 500% more over-45s are having children. While prospects have improved, planning for a family later in life needs increased testing to ensure the best outcome, says expert. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS

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Aston University joins forces with British Menopause Society and …

WebOpioids during pregnancy not linked to substantially increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children. Short term, low dose prescription opioids after the first trimester of pregnancy seem relatively safe in terms of neuropsychiatric disorders

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Integrated software solutions present OMNI-Lab

WebUsing ISS’s great depth of experience OMNI-Lab can rapidly report results to child health and maternity systems electronically as well as on paper, and is a participant in the NBS Failsafe system pilot project. ISS can also solve your connectivity issues using our middleware software and expertise in linking separate systems.

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The basics of umbilical artery velocimetry

WebThis write-up will however, focus on studies after 28 weeks. Umbilical artery waveform. Doppler ultrasound waveforms reflect blood velocity; therefore, they potentially can provide information on various aspects of blood flow in a circulation, including the presence and direction of flow, velocity profile, volume of flow, and impedance to flow.

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