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Down Syndrome Birth Rates Post-Dobbs: Any Change?
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (221+ words) Interpretation of the data demands caution, as multiple factors beyond legislation can influence birth rates, including cultural attitudes, economic conditions, and advancements in medical care. Yet, the temporal correlation with the Dobbs ruling remains a critical piece of the puzzle,…...
Double Vitrification-Warming Doesn’t Impact Live Birth Rates
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (904+ words) In the ever-evolving realm of reproductive medicine, the quest to optimize assisted reproductive technologies (ART) remains at the forefront of research. Recent studies have continuously sought to enhance the outcomes associated with embryo transfer, particularly concerning the delicate balance between…...
Microchimerism: Rethinking Sex and Gender Norms
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1041+ words) In recent years, the field of biological research has grown increasingly fascinated by the concept of microchimerism'a phenomenon that challenges traditional notions of sex and gender binaries. Microchimerism refers to the presence of a small number of cells in an…...
Microchimerism: Challenging Conventional Views on Sex and Gender
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1026+ words) Microchimerism is a remarkable biological phenomenon that has recently gained traction in scientific discussions, particularly in the context of sex and gender studies. At its core, microchimerism refers to the presence of a small number of cells that originate from…...
Microchimerism: Rethinking Sex and Gender Binaries
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (989+ words) In recent years, the biological phenomenon known as microchimerism has begun to garner increasing attention from both the scientific community and the general public. This term refers to the presence of a small number of cells within an individual that…...
UBC Study Reveals Strong Access to Abortion Pill in B.C., Highlights
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1283+ words) A comprehensive new study sheds light on the accessibility of mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, across pharmacies in British Columbia (B.C.), revealing significant improvements alongside persistent challenges. This research, published in the esteemed journal JAMA Network Open, represents the…...
Impact of Abortion Bans on Women’s Mental Health
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1125+ words) Recent research has illuminated a pressing issue within the realm of women's health that starkly underscores the deepening socio-economic disparities in the United States. The study, conducted by Boyd et al. and published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine,…...
Half of Women with Severe Pregnancy Nausea Consider Termination, and 90%
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (125+ words) A Groundbreaking Australian Survey Sheds Light on the Devastating Impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum and the Limited Effectiveness of Current Treatments For women facing the harrowing challenges of HG, the recognition that their experiences are valid and worthy of rigorous investigation…...
Ethical Considerations in Out-of-Sequence Organ Allocation
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (1319+ words) In recent years, the ethical considerations surrounding organ transplantation have become an increasingly complex topic. A new study published by a team of researchers led by Kulkarni and his colleagues tackles one of the most contentious aspects of this field:…...
Study Finds Over-the-Counter Pill Increases Access to Contraception, OHSU
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (997+ words) Two years ago, a landmark decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) transformed the landscape of reproductive healthcare in the United States by approving an over-the-counter (OTC) oral contraceptive pill, available without a prescription for the first time. This…...