Obstetrics & gynaecology

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

A study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering details a novel method for imaging the placenta in pregnant patients as well as the results of a pilot clinical study. By combining optical measurements with ultrasound, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q and A: New variants of COVID-19

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Cases of COVID-19 are once again surging in parts of the U.S., and I'm hearing about different strains, such as the BA.5 and BA2.75 omicron subvariants. What do I need to do to keep my family safe, especially ...

Health

Study finds microplastics in respiratory tracts

The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (Fisabio) and the Pneumology Foundation of the Valencian Community performed a study at the Hospital General Universitario of Elche that ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New smartphone clip-on can detect Zika virus in blood samples

As seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, detection methods that are rapid, simple, accurate, and sensitive are vital for detecting viral pathogens and for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Unfortunately, laboratory-based ...

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