By not consistently identifying the fetus (with its cord, placenta and membranes) as an individual entity to assign codes to, there are many missing codes e.g. for the many significant placental ...

In parallel, placenta accreta cases are also increasing. The connection between uterine scarring and placenta accreta seems significant, leading the research team to further question how scarring ...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the association of maternal and cord soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF) serum levels and sFlt-1/PlGF ratios in ...

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth Houston and collaborating institutions reveals that maternal COVID-19 ...

Last month, Haifa-based Pluri (formerly Pluristem) entered into an exclusive collaboration with Ukrainian umbilical cord blood bank Hemafund to stockpile and distribute its placental expanded cell ...

which can lead to interruptions in gas exchange across the placental barrier. Occlusion of one or more of the vessels in the umbilical cord can impede circulation to and from the fetus.

Capitalizing on the flexibility of tiny cells inside the body's smallest blood vessels may be a powerful spinal cord repair strategy, new research suggests. Capitalizing on the flexibility of tiny ...

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth Houston and collaborating institutions reveals that maternal COVID-19 ...

Recent research has unveiled significant insights into the connections between scar tissue and a serious pregnancy complication known as placenta accreta. This condition arises when the placenta ...

The Pakistani rupee registered marginal decline against the US dollar during intra-day trading in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. At 9:49am, the local currency was hovering at 280.83 against ...

A life-changing therapy being used at a small rehabilitation clinic in suburban Chicago is giving new hope to people with spinal cord injuries. Next Steps Chicago in Willow Springs is a non-profit ...

People can donate one of their kidneys to another person,” Hill said. “Also, Life Alaska has a birth tissue program where expectant mothers can call one of our donation coordinators and facilitate the ...