Tag: Pregnancy Health
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Gestational Diabetes Rises: Alarming U.S. Maternal Health Trend
New analysis uncovers a sustained rise in gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes, a condition that develops during pregnancy and can affect both mother and baby, has been rising in the United States. A Northwestern Medicine analysis of more than 12 million births shows the condition increased every year from 2016 through 2024, culminating in a 36%…
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First Trial of Fetal Cardiac Nomograms in Northeastern Egypt: Establishing GA-Specific References (14–36 Weeks)
Overview Researchers conducted the first trial to develop normal reference ranges and nomograms for fetal cardiac measurements in the northeastern Egyptian population (Qalyubiyya Governorate). The study focused on pregnancies between 14+6 and 36+6 weeks of gestation, using two-dimensional echocardiography to assess 23 cardiac dimensions in 900 low-risk singleton pregnancies. The aim was to define growth…
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Advanced-labor cesareans linked to higher womb scarring risk
Overview: Why the stage of labor matters for cesarean scars Women who undergo cesarean births during advanced labor face a significantly higher risk of developing scars inside the uterus near the cervix. This unexpected finding from University College London researchers helps explain why some women are more likely to have preterm births in later pregnancies.…
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World Heart Day: Balanced meals and regular checkups—fight heart disease starts at home
World Heart Day 2024: Prevention starts at home World Heart Day is a reminder that the fight against cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) begins long before a hospital visit. With the global campaign theme Don’t Miss a Beat, health professionals are urging individuals and communities to prioritize daily habits—balanced meals, regular checkups, and proactive care for high-risk…