News tagged with birth outcomes

Virtual patient advocate delivers preconception care to improve pregnancy outcomes

Results of a pilot study suggest that a virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies. Developed at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical ...

Health Apr 30, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Pregnant women with high celiac disease antibodies are at risk for low birth weight babies

Pregnant women with mid to high levels of antibodies common in patients with celiac disease are at risk for having babies with reduced fetal weight and birth weight, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the offici ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Apr 29, 2013 | not rated yet | 0