pregnancy
Diabetes Drug Could Help Treat Preeclampsia
Preliminary studies have shown that the drug metformin, which is considered safe for pregnancy, could be used to treat life-threatening preeclampsia.
Drug Interactions In Placenta May Harm Developing Fetus
Pregnant women taking antiviral drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time may damage the developing fetus due to drug interactions in the placenta, scientists say.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2015
From the effects of phthalates on pregnancy to capturing carbon using coffee, don't miss our top seven stories for September 2015!
Phthalate Exposure Linked To Miscarriage
An epidemiological study has found an association between phthalate levels in the urine and an increased risk for early miscarriage.
The Surprising Similarities Between Human & Seahorse Pregnancies
Seahorse dads take up the role of nourishing and bringing baby seahorses to term, akin to human mums' pregnancies.
Why Human Eggs Don’t Age Well
Defective chromosome separation in the egg cells of older women can cause miscarriage and congenital diseases, scientists say.
India’s Abortion Cut-Off Limit Questioned
Preventing women from undergoing abortions past 20 weeks' gestation is arbitrary and compels them to make ill-informed decisions, doctor says.
Risk Of HepE Outbreak “Very High” In Earthquake-Ravaged Nepal
Conditions created by the recent earthquake leave Nepal with a perfect storm for a hepatitis E outbreak, experts say.
IME & INEX To Develop Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics
Using IME's microfluidic technology, testing for fetal abnormalities will only require a few milliliters of blood from the mother.
