Home births lead to higher infant mortality at least for mothers living in poorer areas
Dutch mothers in poorer areas at riskHome births lead to higher infant mortality than hospital births, at least for mothers living in poorer areas. …read more
In mice, experimental drug treatment for Rett syndrome suggests the disorder is reversible
A team at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has developed a strikingly new approach for treating Rett syndrome, a devastating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects 1 in 10,000 people in the… …read more
Quitting Smoking May Ease Hot Flashes
Ex-smokers may have fewer and less severe hot flashes during menopause than women who continue to smoke, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
USPSTF recommends depression screening for adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a draft grade B recommendation endorsing depression screening in the general adult population, the group announced July 28. The draft is an update… …read more
Fetal Deaths Outnumber Infant Deaths for First Time in US
Infant deaths have declined in recent years, but fetal deaths have not, with rates highest among black women, multiple pregnancies, teenagers, and older women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Aromatase inhibitors ‘more effective than tamoxifen’ for reducing breast cancer deaths
A study finds a class of hormonal drugs – aromatase inhibitors – are more effective than tamoxifen for reducing mortality among women with ER-positive breast cancer. …read more
Joint Commission offers perinatal care certification
Joint Commission-accredited health care organizations looking to up their perinatal care credentials now can, thanks to a new Perinatal Care Certification program. The <a… …read more
Low Birth Weight, Lifestyle, Sugar Again Implicated in T2D Risk
Low birth weight plus an unhealthy lifestyle nearly triples the risk of T2D, and sugar-sweetened drinks could be responsible for 2 million US and UK cases over 10 years, suggest reports. Medscape Medical News …read more
AIs, Bisphosphonates Save Lives in Postmenopausal Breast Ca
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and bisphosphonates both reduce early breast cancer recurrence and mortality in postmenopausal women. Medscape Medical News …read more
WSU Researchers Find US breast milk is glyphosate free
Study is first independently verified look for the presence of Roundup ingredient in human milkWashington State University scientists have found that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the… …read more