Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sound waves may hold potential to treat twin pregnancy complications
High energy sound waves could treat a potentially deadly complication that affects some twin pregnancies, says new research.
Jul 13, 2016
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News tagged with prematurity
Health
Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition in Europe: A lot of premature deaths preventable
Of the 4.3 million cardiovascular deaths in Europe in 2016, 2.1 million were the result of poor nutrition. The 28 EU member states account for around 900,000, Russia for 600,000 and the Ukraine for 250,000 of these deaths. ...
Jan 11, 2019
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Health
Drinking, smoking, and drug use linked to premature heart disease in the young
Recreational drinking, smoking, and drug use is linked to premature heart disease in young people, particularly younger women, finds research published online in the journal Heart.
Feb 15, 2021
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Pediatrics
Pain overlooked in premature infants
Premature infants receiving intensive care are exposed to a great deal of pain, and this pain causes damage to the child. Despite this half of the infants admitted to neonatal intensive units will not receive any pain relief, ...
Sep 24, 2015
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Neuroscience
Premature birth alters brain connections
Premature birth can alter the connectivity between key areas of the brain, according to a new study led by King's College London. The findings should help researchers to better understand why premature birth is linked to ...
May 4, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Watching video feed of hospitalized baby found to improve breast pumping experience
Parents who used videoconferencing technology to view their hospitalized baby reported an improved pumping experience while expressing milk for their premature infant. Videoconferencing also helped the whole family connect ...
May 27, 2022
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Genetics
Scientists identify a gene that can repair congenital heart defects
A genetic disorder in PRDM6 causes patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect common in premature infants—suggesting a potential target for the treatment of congenital heart diseases.
Feb 14, 2022
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Health
'Diseases of despair' have soared over past decade in US
'Diseases of despair', such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, have soared in the US over the past decade, reveals an analysis of health insurance claims data published in the online ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
Study highlights need to reduce loud noises, boost beneficial sounds
Premature babies often spend the first several weeks of life in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), where, ideally, they are protected from too much noise stimulation. However, researchers at Washington University School ...
Feb 8, 2017
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Medical research
Tissue engineering: The big picture on growing small intestines
Babies born prematurely often face intense medical challenges, including intestines that are underdeveloped or diseased. While an intestine transplant can benefit some patients, many babies are simply too small to endure ...
Jun 7, 2019
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