Obstetrics & gynaecology
New discovery pinpoints the 'golden window' for IVF success
It's long been known that correctly timing an embryo transfer is critical to the chance of achieving pregnancy.
Aug 24, 2021
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Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos
For women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital may provide important insight. Brigham senior author Janis H. Fox, ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Global study shows teenage motherhood is still high
The high rate of adolescent motherhood across developing countries isn't shifting, with reductions either modest or absent in some regions and rising in others, according to University of Queensland-led research.
Nov 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Batch testing and contact tracing are the two keys to stop the lockdown yo-yo
Back in March and April, I (and many other economists) argued for lockdowns to get COVID-19 infections under control and to give health systems time to put in place testing and tracing regimes to contain the virus in the ...
Sep 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Test-&-trace' crucial but won't beat coronavirus alone: study
Testing for COVID-19 and tracing the prior contacts of those found to be infected are crucial measures for slowing the disease's spread, but inadequate unless combined with other measures, researchers said Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Second coronavirus wave unlikely in Denmark: top expert
A second wave of the new coronavirus is unlikely in Denmark as the reproduction rate has stayed below a key threshold since restrictions were eased a month ago, a top health expert said Tuesday.
May 12, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Epidemic to 'die out on its own' in Denmark, for now
The COVID-19 epidemic is expected to disappear in the short term in Denmark, according to a report by researchers who warned however of a "considerable risk" of a second wave.
May 6, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
The US birth rate keeps declining: 4 questions answered
Over the last few decades, birth rates have decreased across the globe.
Feb 21, 2020
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Health
Significant association between use of long-acting contraceptives and unprecedented decline in abortion rate
A shift towards the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives, particularly by young women, is associated with declining abortion rates in New Zealand, new research has found.
Oct 29, 2019
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Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility
A new study shows that many OB-GYNs are uncomfortable counseling their patients on fertility at a time when more women are delaying pregnancy and needing their doctors to be more vigilant about this education.
Sep 5, 2019
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