US preterm birth rate under 12 percent, the lowest level in nearly a decade
The nation's preterm birth rate slipped under 12 percent for the first time in nearly a decade, the fourth consecutive year it declined, potentially sparing tens of thousands of babies the serious health consequences of an ...
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Nov 17, 2011 |
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New screening method can detect a range of clinical conditions from a single dried blood spot
Scientists have developed a rapid method that can be used to simultaneously screen patients for a range of genetic and acquired clinical conditions from a single dried blood spot.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Delayed cord clamping protects newborn babies from iron deficiency
Waiting for at least three minutes before clamping the umbilical cord in healthy newborns improves their iron levels at four months, according to research published in the British Medical Journal today.
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Nov 16, 2011 |
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Text4baby mobile service shows positive results for new moms
Researchers at UC San Diego Health System's Department of Reproductive Medicine and the National Latino Research Center (NLRC) at Cal State San Marcos University recently presented data at the American Public Health Association ...
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Nov 14, 2011 |
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New mothers, newborns happy with home visits
Home nursing visits are as safe and effective as office-based care for initial post-delivery well-baby check-ups, according to medical researchers.
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Nov 09, 2011 |
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Researchers pinpoint possible new cause for unexplained miscarriages
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have identified a potential new cause for unexplained miscarriages in mice.
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Nov 01, 2011 |
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Preterm birth rate shows three year improvement in most states
Preterm birth rates improved in almost every state between 2006 and 2009, and in several states the change was more than 10 percent, according to the March of Dimes 2011 Premature Birth Report Card.
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Nov 01, 2011 |
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Clues revealed to cause of deadly kidney disease in newborns
Babies born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) often develop kidney failure because they have very large kidneys filled with tiny cysts. Even with excellent medical care, about 30% die shortly after ...
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Oct 24, 2011 |
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Potential new cause of miscarriage and habitual abortion
Fetal and neonatal immune thrombocytopenia (FNIT; aka FNAIT) is a condition in which fetuses and newborns have reduced numbers of blood cells known as platelets.
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Oct 24, 2011 |
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Pulse oximetry: A viable screening tool for infants with suspected congenital heart disease
Pulse oximetry, a non-invasive procedure that measures the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream, can be used as a screening tool to detect critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in infants, and is more readily available ...
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Oct 14, 2011 |
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New study shows inflammatory food toxins found in high levels in infants
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found high levels of food toxins called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) in infants. Excessive food AGEs, through both maternal blood transmission and baby formula, ...
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Oct 05, 2011 |
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Costly treatment 'ineffective for babies'
(Medical Xpress) -- A worldwide study involving University of Sydney researchers has concluded that a costly and controversial treatment for neonatal sepsis is ineffective.
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Sep 30, 2011 |
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Q&A: Key answers about listeria in fruit
(AP) -- Some questions consumers may have about listeria in cantaloupes.
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Sep 29, 2011 |
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Do hospitals' freebies undermine breast-feeding?
(AP) -- Jessica Ewald brought more than a new baby boy home when she gave birth earlier this year. Like many new moms, she got a hospital goody bag, with supplies including free infant formula and formula ...
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Sep 26, 2011 |
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Hospital births saving babies in China, study says
(AP) -- Researchers have found that encouraging women to giver birth in hospitals has contributed to a sharp decrease in the number of infant deaths in China.
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Sep 16, 2011 |
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