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Medicaid expansion may fill gap in reproductive health care access, study finds

Medicaid expansion may fill a significant gap in reproductive health care access, especially among young and low-income women, a new Michigan Medicine study finds.

31 Aug 2018

Using novel gene therapy to cure infants born with severe combined immunodeficiency

Out of every 60,000 births, a baby arrives to face the world without a fully functioning immune system leaving them unequipped to fight even the most common infections.

29 Aug 2018

$Study: Microvascular dysfunction can be major cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

Study: Microvascular dysfunction can be major cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Microvascular dysfunction, or small vessel disease, can be an important cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (preserved pumping capacity), an international team including researchers from Karolinska Institutet and AstraZeneca report in a study published in The European Heart Journal.

27 Aug 2018

Dust lead levels in homes of pregnant women can be lowered than previously deemed achievable

New data from a long-term study of 355 mothers and their children found that fixing peeling paint and removing other household sources of lead during the mother's pregnancy can reduce levels of dust lead in homes to levels significantly lower than previously deemed achievable.

27 Aug 2018

Oxygen therapy does not prevent development of heart failure in patients with heart attack

Oxygen therapy does not prevent the development of heart failure. Neither does it reduce the long-term risk of dying for patients with suspected heart attack.

27 Aug 2018

Study finds traces of marijuana in breast milk up to six days after use

With the legalization of marijuana in several states, increased use for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been documented in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

27 Aug 2018

Pregnant women with heart disease must give birth at 40 weeks gestation

Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation. That is one of the recommendations in the 2018 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy published online today in European Heart Journal, and on the ESC website.

25 Aug 2018

Medical or surgical treatment for severe heartburn prevents esophageal cancer

Medical or surgical treatment of severe heartburn prevents cancer of the esophagus, a study from Karolinska Institutet with almost one million Nordic patients reveals. The results will be published in the scientific journal JAMA Oncology.

23 Aug 2018

Neonatal immune system starts to change dramatically in response to bacteria, viruses

As soon as a baby is born, its immune system starts to change dramatically in response to the bacteria, viruses and so forth in its new environment, a phenomenon that is common to all babies, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden write in a paper published in Cell.

23 Aug 2018

Scientists demonstrate rapid immune system development in newborn babies

Using new analytical techniques, researchers have shown for the first time the dramatic development of the human immune system after birth.

23 Aug 2018

Scientists develop probiotic 'cocktail' derived from infant feces

Probiotics seem to be everywhere these days - in yogurt, pickles, bread, even dog food. But there's one place that may surprise you: There are probiotics in dirty diapers.

23 Aug 2018

Public misconceptions around role of midwives trigger new awareness campaign

Research revealing public misconceptions around the role of midwives has triggered a public awareness campaign to help women make more informed choices around their healthcare options.

22 Aug 2018

Researchers raise serious concerns about the accuracy of two baby monitors

Researchers who tested two commercially available baby monitors are raising serious concerns about the accuracy of these products, which are marketed to parents, but are not regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

21 Aug 2018

Study investigates whether fresh or frozen embryo transfer is best for women undergoing IVF

The world's first baby born via in-vitro fertilization turned 40 years old this summer. Still, after four decades, IVF is a relatively new field with ongoing debate on how to get the best results for families who have placed their hopes -- and often their personal savings -- into fertility treatment.

21 Aug 2018

Babies dependent on opioids need touch, not tech

Dr. Jodi Jackson has worked for years to address infant mortality in Kansas. Often, that means she treats newborns in a high-tech neonatal intensive care unit with sophisticated equipment whirring and beeping. And that is exactly the wrong place for an infant like Lili.

20 Aug 2018

New trial to investigate whether weight loss before conception can make mom and baby healthier

A woman's overall health before conception can impact her pregnancy and the health of her fetus.

19 Aug 2018

FDA expands approval of Vertex' cystic fibrosis medicine to treat children aged 12 to <24 months

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) to include use in children with cystic fibrosis ages 12 to <24 months who have at least one mutation in their cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene that is responsive to KALYDECO based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data.

16 Aug 2018

Baby News and Research

Medicaid expansion may fill gap in reproductive health care access, study finds

Using novel gene therapy to cure infants born with severe combined immunodeficiency

Study: Microvascular dysfunction can be major cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Dust lead levels in homes of pregnant women can be lowered than previously deemed achievable

Oxygen therapy does not prevent development of heart failure in patients with heart attack

Study finds traces of marijuana in breast milk up to six days after use

Pregnant women with heart disease must give birth at 40 weeks gestation

Medical or surgical treatment for severe heartburn prevents esophageal cancer

Neonatal immune system starts to change dramatically in response to bacteria, viruses

Scientists demonstrate rapid immune system development in newborn babies

Scientists develop probiotic 'cocktail' derived from infant feces

Public misconceptions around role of midwives trigger new awareness campaign

Researchers raise serious concerns about the accuracy of two baby monitors

Study investigates whether fresh or frozen embryo transfer is best for women undergoing IVF

Babies dependent on opioids need touch, not tech

New trial to investigate whether weight loss before conception can make mom and baby healthier

FDA expands approval of Vertex' cystic fibrosis medicine to treat children aged 12 to <24 months

Report discusses whether all newborns should undergo genetic sequencing

Five tips for successful long-term breastfeeding

Five ways to tell if your baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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