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- Waitress mistakes pregnancy for appendicitis - ninemsn
- Protein level could aid ectopic pregnancy test - study - BBC Health
- Maryland Pregnancy Center Attack Earns Washington Post, Pro-Life ... - LifeNews.com
- CAREY HINTS AT 2010 PREGNANCY - Contactmusic.com
- Study offers hope to infertile women - NorthJersey.com
| Waitress mistakes pregnancy for appendicitis - ninemsn Posted: 26 Nov 2009 09:53 PM PST A German waitress who didn't know she was pregnant gave birth an hour after arriving at hospital thinking she had an appendix inflammation. 37-year-old Monika did not realise she was in labour until a doctor told her, according to German newspaper Bild. An hour later Monika, who did not disclose her whole name, gave birth to a 2.4kg baby boy she named Anton. But despite the surprise she is delighted with the result. "He is the best Christmas present I can think of," she said. Monika told the newspaper she believed she was too old to fall pregnant. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Protein level could aid ectopic pregnancy test - study - BBC Health Posted: 26 Nov 2009 04:03 PM PST Women with ectopic pregnancies have a lower level of a particular protein and this could be used to create a simpler and more effective test, a study finds. At present, finding out if a foetus is developing outside of the womb as occurs in these pregnancies requires ultrasounds and several blood tests. Most cases are not spotted at a patient's first hospital visit. But Edinburgh University scientists say the protein activin B could be key to early diagnosis and treatment. Ectopic pregnancies put the mother at risk because of the possibility that the area where it is growing - usually the fallopian tube but sometimes the cervix or ovaries - can rupture, causing potentially fatal internal bleeding. In the UK, five women a year die of this - in the developing world, one in 10 of these pregnancies ends in the death of the mother. So to protect women's health, these pregnancies are usually terminated once the diagnosis is confirmed. Investigating whether a pregnancy is ectopic costs the NHS around £9m per year, and also places immense strain on the mother. Make it simple But Edinburgh researchers writing in the journal Human Reproduction say they have established that women with these pregnancies have a much lower level of the protein known as activin B. They hope now to develop a simple diagnostic test. Dr Andrew Horne, of the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Reproductive Biology, said: "Diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy is incredibly complex yet detecting the condition early on can ease the emotional trauma of those affected. "Early diagnosis can also prevent future fertility problems and improve the effectiveness of treatment as well as save the NHS millions of pounds. Understanding how proteins are expressed is pivotal in developing a simple blood test that could be used to detect an ectopic pregnancy." The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust welcomed the research. "Studies that give us the tools to establish earlier diagnosis and improve the outcomes of treatment are essential to improve upon what is currently available," said the charity's director Helen Wilkinson. "Early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is a key factor in improving treatment of the condition and helping to assure a woman's future fertility, therefore we welcome any advancement that could be made in this area including the University of Edinburgh's planned research into the possibility of a simple diagnostic test." Print Sponsor This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Maryland Pregnancy Center Attack Earns Washington Post, Pro-Life ... - LifeNews.com Posted: 26 Nov 2009 10:19 AM PST [fivefilters.org: unable to retrieve full-text content] Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- A new measure the Montgomery County government is considering that attacks pregnancy centers is so outrageous that the Washington Post editorial board, known for its consistently pro-abortion bent, is joining pro-life ... |
| CAREY HINTS AT 2010 PREGNANCY - Contactmusic.com Posted: 26 Nov 2009 11:02 AM PST CAREY HINTS AT 2010 PREGNANCY MARIAH CAREY's New Year's resolution is to start a family with husband NICK CANNON - the superstar singer has hinted they will clear their hectic schedules in 2010 to have children. 26 November 2009 19:06 Tags: Mariah Carey - Nick Cannon
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| Study offers hope to infertile women - NorthJersey.com Posted: 26 Nov 2009 10:08 PM PST A study authored by Dr. Madeline Behrendt, chairwoman of the World Chiropractic Alliance Council on Women's Health, links chiropractic care and the ability of previously infertile woman to conceive a baby and carry the fetus full term, said Clifton-based Chiropractor Dr. Michael Magwood. Behrendt's work, titled: "Insult, Interference and Infertility: An Overview of Chiropractic Research," was published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. The study tracked 15 women, ages 22-65, who had a history of fertility problems, some for as long as nine years. Eight of the women had previously undergone unsuccessful fertility treatments. The 15 women, Magwood said of the study, entered chiropractic care and "the results were incredible." Magood said 14 of the 15 women became pregnant following the start of chiropractic adjustments. The 65-year-old woman had ceased having a menstrual cycle at age 18 following a traumatic fall, then little more than a month after starting chiropractic care – her cycles resumed. Although she did not get pregnant, she was advised to use birth control. "Some of the case studies are remarkable," Magwood said. He said a 32-year-old woman described in the study "had no menstrual cycle for 12 years. She had attempted multiple fertility treatments with no success. After two months of chiropractic care – with attention to the lumbar regions, menstruation started," Magwood said, adding that "after four cycles, unassisted pregnancy occurred." "I'm not saying that chiropractic is a specific cure for infertility, but I will point to the concept that interference within your nervous system can disrupt normal body functions," he said. Also detailed was the plight of a 26-year-old woman who suffered from severe scoliosis with a Cobb's angle of 58 degrees. She too was infertile despite numerous medical treatments to assist conception. "After six months of chiropractic care, with adjustments applied to the sacrum, lumbar and cervical regions, the Cobb's angle decreased to 47 degrees. One month later, unassisted pregnancy occurred," Magwood said. "The study also defines the chiropractic profession. Chiropractic in itself is not a cure for what ails you, but a means of allowing the human body to operate as it was designed. And, when operating at peak efficiency, the human body can do great things. When you cut yourself – you heal. When the climate changes – your body adjusts. In short, chiropractic care is a great vehicle to improve your general health and function," Magwood said. "Again, Dr. Behrendt's research is wonderful news for couples trying to start a family. It also serves as further evidence that regular spinal adjustments can have benefits far beyond those that the public normally associates with chiropractic care," Magwood said. (Release prepared by Dr. Michael Magwood for the Advertising Department.) This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
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