Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world first that could provide new treatment options for infants.
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In the largest study of its kind, Ottawa researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism. The incidence of autism was 4 per 1000 person-years among children ...
Aug 10, 2020
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In several countries pregnant women confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 are being required to have cesarean sections or be separated from their newborn babies to restrict COVID-19 transmission.
Jun 26, 2020
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In the past couple of years, two newborn babies in Buffalo experienced withdrawal as a result of their exposure to kratom in utero.
Apr 25, 2019
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(AP) -- Some questions consumers may have about listeria in cantaloupes.
Sep 29, 2011
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Midwife-friendly laws and regulations tend to coincide with lower rates of premature births, cesarean deliveries and newborn deaths, according to a U.S.-wide "report card" that ranks each of the 50 states on the quality of ...
Feb 21, 2018
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In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus.
May 28, 2020
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Train nurses and midwives in the health facilities where they perform deliveries and more women and their babies will have safer births, a study led by a Jhpiego team demonstrates.
Dec 21, 2018
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A new study has provided insights into how microbes protect gut health from the moment of birth.
Apr 7, 2020
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By spending less than $5 per person on essential health care services such as contraception, medication for serious illnesses and nutritional supplements, millions of maternal and child lives could be saved every year, according ...
Apr 10, 2016
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