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Vulnerable patients: burning questions in IBD

Written by | 30 Mar 2017

An interesting session at ECCO dealt with the patients for whom there is sparce data to guide their treatment – experts in the field gave their guidance to… read more.

World Health Matters: Ireland: Study predicts risk of Caesarean delivery

Written by | 24 Feb 2016

by Gary Finnegan: Researchers have developed a new scoring system that rates women’s risk of Caesarean section. The study combines a range of indicators to help maternity hospitals… read more.

Pre-pregnancy exercise reduces pelvic girdle pain

Written by | 27 Oct 2015

by Bruce Sylvester: Exercise prior to pregnancy appears to reduce pelvic girdle pain caused by joint and ligament changes during pregnancy, researchers reported online on October 7, 2015… read more.

Cell-free DNA blood test more accurately detects down syndrome

Written by | 15 Apr 2015

by Bruce Sylvester: A blood test administered between weeks 10 and 14 weeks of pregnancy appears to be a more accurate diagnostic tool for Down syndrome and two… read more.

World Health Matters: Belgium: GM mice cast doubt on diabetes research

Written by | 16 Feb 2015

by Gary Finnegan: Could years of diabetes research have been in vain? That is the question occupying scientists after the publication of a new study by researchers in… read more.

Coal plant closure boosts kids’ health

Written by | 22 May 2014

World Health Matters by Gary Finnegan – China – Declining air pollution following the closure of coal-burning power plants in China has been linked to improved childhood development… read more.

NSAIDs don’t increase miscarriage risk

Written by | 10 Apr 2014

by Bruce Sylvester – Pregnant women who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not increase their risk of miscarriages, researchers report in a study published on Feb. 3, 2014… read more.

Stress impacts ability to get pregnant

Written by | 9 Apr 2014

Researchers find stress can delay pregnancy and double the risk of infertility.  Having difficulty getting pregnant can be an incredibly stressful experience for any couple. Now, for the… read more.

Common colds during pregnancy may lead to childhood asthma

Written by | 5 Mar 2014

Mother’s illness, allergen exposure may predict child’s risk of asthma and allergy.  Women that are pregnant may want to take extra precaution around those that are sniffling and… read more.

Caffeine use disorder: A widespread health problem that needs more attention

Written by | 11 Feb 2014

Caffeine is the most widely used drug, but little is known about helping those who depend on it.  “I’m a zombie without my morning coffee.” “My blood type… read more.

Bariatric surgery linked to premature birth and small birthweight

Written by | 13 Jan 2014

by Bruce Sylvester – Women who have undergone bariatric surgery are more likely to give birth to premature babies and to babies who are small for gestational age,… read more.

Metoclopramide treatment for nausea during pregnancy is not associated with increased risk of major malformations or stillbirth

Written by | 15 Nov 2013

by Bruce Sylvester – taken from JAMA – Journal of the American Medical Association – A retrospective analysis of data on Danish women exposed to the nausea medication… read more.

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