Una corte de apelaciones ratifica las restricciones de la pastilla para abortar
JUEVES, 17 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mifepristona, la pastilla para abortar, debería seguir siendo legal en Estados Unidos, pero con unas restricciones significativas para su acceso, dictaminó el miércoles una corte federal de apelacion…
Learn MoreAppeals Court Upholds Restrictions on Abortion Pill
THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The abortion pill mifepristone should remain legal in the United States, but with significant restrictions on access to it, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.The decision, issued by the U.S. Court of Ap…
Learn MoreLa FDA advierte que no se deben utilizar ciertas pruebas para el embarazo, la ovulación y las ITU
LUNES, 14 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. advirtió que las consumidoras no deben usar ciertos kits de pruebas para el embarazo, la ovulación, la orina, las ITU y la leche materna, de…
Learn MoreEducation on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People are more likely to recommend that a pregnant family member or friend get vaccinated to protect the infant from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) if they are shown information about the rigorous process …
Learn MoreDon’t Use Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs, FDA Warns
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that consumers should not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, urine, UTI and breast milk test kits over concerns that the tests may not be safe and effective.The t…
Learn MoreMaternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with and without fetal exposure to antiseizure medications have no differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes, although secondary analyses show some exposure-dependent antiseizure medication effects, …
Learn MorePregnancy-Specific Alcohol Policies May Not Work
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah C.M. Roberts, Dr.P.H…
Learn MoreLa tasa de nacimientos prematuros es más alta entre las estadounidenses negras
LUNES, 7 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres negras tienen una cantidad significativamente más alta de nacimientos prematuros que las mujeres blancas, y aunque los problemas cardiacos y los factores sociales pueden explicar casi un terci…
Learn MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Pregnancy Complications
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increases the risk for pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a review published online Aug. 3 in BMJ Open.Abdullah Mamun, Ph.D., f…
Learn MoreRate of Preterm Births Is Higher for Black Americans
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black women have significantly more preterm births than white women do, and though almost a third of these extra cases can be explained by heart issues and social factors, the rest remain a mystery.However, tar…
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