Daily Archives: December 22, 2016

Updated Guidance on Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Released

Term and preterm infants benefit from a 30- to 60-second delay in umbilical cord clamping. The benefits include better circulation, hemoglobin levels, and iron stores. Medscape Medical News …read more

‘Master regulator’ in genes may make women more susceptible to autoimmune diseases

Women represent nearly 8 out of every 10 people with autoimmune diseases. Although the hugely disproportionate statistics are well known, the scientific community is still trying to figure out why… …read more