2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (563+ words) MATERNAL diet could influence the fatty acid composition of human milk, according to new research examining the relationship between nutrient intake and breast milk composition. The cross-sectional study in the Netherlands assessed maternal dietary intake alongside the fatty acid composition…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (479+ words) A MOLECULAR network that helps drive the spread of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) could provide a new target for treatment, new research shows. According to a study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, researchers identified low levels of the microRNA miR…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (398+ words) A MOTHER’S gut microbiome is a major source of the bacteria that colonise an infant’s gut, according to new research. The large longitudinal study found that the maternal gut microbiome is a central influence on early-life microbial development and health,…...

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (210+ words) PONV remains a common concern following surgery, and strategies to reduce complications while improving recovery are important considerations in perioperative care. This study evaluated whether switching from sevoflurane to remimazolam 30 minutes before the end of surgery could influence postoperative outcomes....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (331+ words) GREATER maternal adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet was associated with increased infant head circumference during the first months of life, according to a new study. In contrast, researchers found no significant associations between plant-based dietary indices and infant growth measures....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (444+ words) CHANGES in the structure of lymph nodes could one day help identify people who are at higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading, new research has revealed. Lymph nodes in the armpit are often the first place that breast…...

3+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (194+ words) The study compared 377 females with self-reported ADHD and 225 without ADHD, all living in Ireland and aged 18 to 69 years. Participants completed validated measures for ADHD symptoms, premenstrual symptoms, postpartum depression, and climacteric symptoms, with analysis focused on menstruation, perinatal health, and…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (437+ words) EMJ This site is intended for healthcare professionals NHS Introduces New Standards to Cut Avoidable Maternal Deaths MAJOR overhaul of maternity care standards in the NHS to reduce the incidence of preventable maternal deaths1. Following findings from MBRRACE-UK that care improvements…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (429+ words) REGIONAL nodal irradiation in breast cancer showed low recurrence rates after nodal pCR, even when residual breast disease remained. Regional nodal irradiation remains an important question in women with cT1–3N1 breast cancer who receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy and achieve a pathologic complete…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (268+ words) SCIENTISTS have developed a new highly accurate blood test that can detect endometriosis across menstrual cycle phases, catching cases missed by ultrasound and MRI. Compared with transvaginal ultrasound, MRI, or a combination of the two, the blood test identified more…...