Obstetrics & gynaecology

First screening test for common pregnancy complications

University of Adelaide reproductive experts have developed the world's first screening test which can predict a woman's risk of developing one or more of the four common pregnancy complications.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Threat of cytomegalovirus far outweighs Zika risk

As the Zika virus continues to spread across the globe, and gain worldwide attention for its' potential birth defects, an NAU researcher is calling for greater public awareness of cytomegalovirus—the most common viral cause ...

Oncology & Cancer

Huge tumor removed from pregnant Bolivian woman

Bolivian doctors said Thursday they have successfully removed a 15-kilogram (33-pound) tumor from a woman in her 35th week of pregnancy who has since given birth to a healthy baby girl.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Syria declares first coronavirus death

A woman in Syria died on Sunday of the novel coronavirus, the health ministry said, marking the country's first officially declared death from COVID-19.

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