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Does recurrent bacterial vaginosis impact quality of life?

A recent BMC Women's Health study performed a survey to understand how bacterial vaginosis affects women’s quality of life and what treatment they underwent.

22 Mar 2023

Vaginal sex can shape the composition of urethral microbiome in healthy men

Contrary to common beliefs, your urine is not germ free. In fact, a new study shows that the urethra of healthy men is teeming with microbial life and that a specific activity-;vaginal sex-;can shape its composition.

21 Mar 2023

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Researchers discuss the association between human mycobiota and female health.

15 Mar 2023

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

A recent study published in The Lancet Microbe summarized the evidence for respiratory transmission of mpox (formerly monkeypox).

13 Mar 2023

Study of pregnant women in the UK reveals ethnic disparities in obstetric anesthesia care

New research published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that black pregnant women in the UK are much more likely than white women to be given general anesthesia during Caesarean section births, while some black and south Asian women having vaginal births are less likely than white women to receive an epidural (a type of anesthetic used to provide pain relief in labor).

10 Mar 2023

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

The current study aimed to explore the contraceptive potential of the human contraceptive antibody-containing vaginal film called ZB-06.

7 Mar 2023

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Researchers developed a novel contraceptive 'ZB-06' a vaginal film containing a human contraceptive antibody called HC4-N that agglutinates sperm.

7 Mar 2023

Study summarizes two cases of Cronobacter illness in infants linked to powdered infant formula and breast pump equipment

The findings indicate that C. sakazakii bacteria are common in the environment, and protocols for safe and hygienic food preparation for infants are essential.

6 Mar 2023

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of using a product comprising lactic acid, grape seed extract, and pea protein in managing bacterial vaginosis in vivo.

28 Feb 2023

Exploring Mpox severity among advanced HIV patients

Researchers assessed the incidence of mpox in individuals with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

24 Feb 2023

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death

A single oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin given during labor can dramatically reduce the risk of sepsis and death among women following childbirth, according to a large multi-country clinical trial, as a UN report warns of "stagnation" in maternal health.

23 Feb 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

Use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy poses no safety concerns

A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy, according to results to date from the first study of the dapivirine ring during pregnancy and one of only a few studies of an HIV prevention product in pregnant cisgender women.

20 Feb 2023

Vaginal News and Research

Does recurrent bacterial vaginosis impact quality of life?

Vaginal sex can shape the composition of urethral microbiome in healthy men

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

Study of pregnant women in the UK reveals ethnic disparities in obstetric anesthesia care

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Study summarizes two cases of Cronobacter illness in infants linked to powdered infant formula and breast pump equipment

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Exploring Mpox severity among advanced HIV patients

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

Use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy poses no safety concerns

New tool to manage postpartum hemorrhage found to be safe and effective

Study: Single dose of common antibiotic given during labor reduces the risk of maternal death or sepsis

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

The possible role of the endometrial microbiome as an immune modulator in the phase of implantation and during pregnancy

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Study suggests that both mother and infant can contribute to the human milk microbiome

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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