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Neonates exposed to SARS-CoV-2 can sustain adverse health outcomes

The incidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission from mothers to newborns appears low and may be linked to biological as well as social factors. However, studies focusing on the factors associated with neonatal viral testing outcomes.

27 Apr 2021

Placental-derived stem cell therapy shows promise to heal intestinal disease in premature babies

An intestinal bowel disease that affects up to 10 percent of premature infants at a very vulnerable and developmentally crucial time can lead to serious infection and death.

27 Apr 2021

Opioid prescription for new mothers associated with an increased risk of serious opioid-related events

A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers finds that new mothers who receive opioids after uncomplicated vaginal births face an increased risk of serious opioid-related events regardless of the opioid dosage, a finding that could significantly impact care delivery.

26 Apr 2021

Changes to infant gut bacteria and food allergies are linked to C-section birth, ethnicity

Researchers have found a causal link between caesarean section birth, low intestinal microbiota and peanut sensitivity in infants, and they report the effect is more pronounced in children of Asian descent than others, in a recently published paper in the journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

21 Apr 2021

Sexually active individuals under age 30 should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Anyone sexually active under age 30 should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

19 Apr 2021

Intestinal worm infection can cause severe sexually transmitted viral diseases

Infection with parasitic intestinal worms (helminths) can apparently cause sexually transmitted viral in-fections to be much more severe elsewhere in the body.

16 Apr 2021

Intestinal worm infections can make African women more vulnerable to sexually-transmitted viral infections

Intestinal worm infections can leave women in sub-Saharan Africa more vulnerable to sexually-transmitted viral infections, a new study reveals.

15 Apr 2021

Adequate levels of antioxidants may reduce HPV infection linked to cervical cancer development

A study led by Hui-Yi Lin, Ph.D., Professor of Biostatistics, and a team of researchers at LSU Health New Orleans Schools of Public Health and Medicine has found that adequate levels of five antioxidants may reduce infection with the strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with cervical cancer development.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers use new approach to detect high-risk Human Papilloma Virus

A study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers has compared the performance and acceptability of a urine test and four different vaginal self-sampling collection devices to detect high risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

2 Apr 2021

Researchers use new way to detect high-risk Human Papilloma Virus

2 Apr 2021

Taking progestogens during high-risk pregnancy could reduce preterm birth

Taking progestogens - steroid hormones - during pregnancy could reduce the risk of preterm birth in high-risk single baby pregnancies, research has shown.

31 Mar 2021

FDA waiver broadens the use of chlamydia and gonorrhea test at more point-of-care settings

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is allowing the use of the Binx Health IO CT/NG Assay at point-of-care settings, such as in physician offices, community-based clinics, urgent care settings, outpatient health care facilities and other patient care settings, operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Accreditation.

30 Mar 2021

Vaginal News and Research

Neonates exposed to SARS-CoV-2 can sustain adverse health outcomes

Placental-derived stem cell therapy shows promise to heal intestinal disease in premature babies

Opioid prescription for new mothers associated with an increased risk of serious opioid-related events

Changes to infant gut bacteria and food allergies are linked to C-section birth, ethnicity

Sexually active individuals under age 30 should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Intestinal worm infection can cause severe sexually transmitted viral diseases

Intestinal worm infections can make African women more vulnerable to sexually-transmitted viral infections

Adequate levels of antioxidants may reduce HPV infection linked to cervical cancer development

Researchers use new approach to detect high-risk Human Papilloma Virus

Researchers use new way to detect high-risk Human Papilloma Virus

Taking progestogens during high-risk pregnancy could reduce preterm birth

FDA waiver broadens the use of chlamydia and gonorrhea test at more point-of-care settings

Sealing fistulas more effectively with water-immiscible mussel protein-based bioadhesive

Study evaluates effectiveness of hormone therapies in managing postmenopausal nocturia

Cats with chronic kidney disease may help inform treatment for humans in future

FDA clears new robotically-assisted surgical device for transvaginal hysterectomy

Researchers develop an electroceutical for preterm labor detection and treatment

Researchers evaluate long-term effectiveness of pessaries for treating pelvic organ prolapse

Physical therapy improves patient outcomes post-cesarean section

Vaccinated mothers may pass on SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to newborns

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