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Regulators call for clinical research to include pregnant and breastfeeding women
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
July 28, 2021
The FDA and other global regulators are co-operating to address inadequacies in clinical research that leave pregnant and breastfeeding women lacking data on which to base their medical decisions.
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ICMR study finds pregnant, postpartum women more severely affected during COVID second wave
expresspharma
June 18, 2021
Symptomatic cases were significantly higher at 28.7 per cent in the second wave, compared to the first wave when the proportion was 14.2 per cent, ICMR said.
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Car Exhaust May Up High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women
drugs
December 27, 2019
Air pollution from vehicles increases the risk of dangerously high blood pressure in pregnant women, U.S. government researchers report.
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USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy
drugs
September 25, 2019
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends using a urine culture to screen pregnant persons for asymptomatic bacteriuria (Grade B recommendation) but does not recommend screening nonpregnant adults.
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40-Year Study Sees Steady Rise in Pregnant Women's Blood Pressure
drugs
September 10, 2019
Over the past four decades, the U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of pregnant women with high blood pressure, new research reveals.
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U.S. Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana's Effect on Developing Brain
drugs
August 30, 2019
Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women, a U.S. Surgeon General health advisory warns.
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Even a Little Drinking While Pregnant Ups Miscarriage Odds: Study
drugs
August 28, 2019
Just small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage, researchers warn.
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Some Pregnant Women Exposed to Common MRI Contrast Agent
drugs
August 21, 2019
A small but "concerning" number of pregnant women are exposed to a commonly used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent...
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New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord Blood
drugs
August 06, 2019
Pregnant women should keep in mind that donating their umbilical cord blood could save lives, a clinical cell therapy expert says.
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Pregnant Women Exposed to More Risky CT Scans
drugs
July 25, 2019
Use of risky CT scans during pregnancy has risen significantly in North America in the past two decades, a new study finds.