American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
DARIEN, IL – Poor sleep quality in both early and late pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of delivering preterm.
A study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows a significant risk for preterm birth in women reporting sleep disruptions during their first and third trimesters. The connection remained even after medical risk factors and income levels were taken into account.
An international team of researchers from Leeds, London and Berlin has discovered more about the function of muscle stem cells, thanks to next-generation DNA sequencing techniques.
Experts blame overuse of medicines for huge rise in bacteria that are almost impossible to treat
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By Michelle Roberts
Health reporter, BBC News
Waiting a few minutes after delivery to cut the umbilical cord is best for a newborn’s health, research suggests.
Delaying cord clamping reduces the risk that the baby will have iron deficiency anaemia without substantial side effects, the authors told theBMJ.
The World Health Organization dropped early clamping from its guidelines some years ago.
But there are no formal guidelines for NHS staff about when the cord should be cut.
An audit a few years ago found many UK hospitals advocate early clamping, as soon as the baby is delivered.
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Scheme of atrial fibrillation (top) and sinus rhythm (bottom). The purple arrow indicates a P wave, which is lost in atrial fibrillation. Photo by J. Heuser
While previous studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, new research at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute shows that too much vitamin D can lead to the onset of a dangerous heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.
