News in Reproductive Medicine

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28 August
 

Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low, Yahoo News
 

27 August
 

Weight loss cuts risk of pregnancy complication, Reuters
 

26 August
 

Epidurals protect key muscles in labour, study suggests, BJOG
Moms who don't breastfeed more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, Am J Med
Vitamin A increases the presence of the HIV virus in breast milk, AJCN
Vitamins Don't Reduce Preterm Births in Low-Risk Women, O & G
Elective Induction Not Always Tied to Higher C-Section Rate, O & G
 

25 August
 

Pregnancy aspirin advice issued, BBC
Exposure to low doses of BPA alters gene expression in the fetal mouse ovary, Biol Repr
BPA and testosterone levels, Env Health Pers
Leading-Edge Resource Aims To Educate Infertility Patients On Their Options, AFA
Shorter Cervical Length Tied to Problems in Placenta Previa, O & G
Stress Biomarker Linked to Lower Probability of Conception, F & S
Sad mothers have small babies, BioMed Central
 

24 August
 

Scientists Dismayed by Stem Cell Research Ruling, HealthDay
Stem Cell Ruling Will Be Appealed, NY Times
Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk, Study Finds, Journal of the American Medical Association
Change in UK regulations may reduce infertility tourism, Treatment abroad
Swimming upstream: Molecular approaches to better understand male infertility, Eurekalert
Forceps Delivery Linked to Later Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Brit J O & G
 

23 August
 

Involuntary childlessness has a significant impact, study shows, BioNews
Give Antibiotics Before C-Section, Group Urges, ACOG
IVF: the hidden story of Britain's 'snowbabies', The Telegraph
Fundamental breast and ovarian cancer protein isolated, Nature
Study reveals how changes in gene expression could lead to infertility, Genes & Development
US court halts government funding of stem cell research (Update), PhysOrg
 

22 August
 

Study of cell division sheds light on special mechanism in egg cells, Nature Cell Biology
Researchers develop a better way to grow stem cells, Nature Materials
Should doctors harvest eggs from a comatose woman? BioNews
 

20 August
 

Oxytocin: It’s a Mom and Pop Thing, Biological Psychiatry
AIDS virus changes in semen make it different than in blood, PloS Pathogens
 

16 August
 

Continually using the same IVF treatment is less effective, experts claim, BioNews
Report backs role of PGS in assisted reproduction, BioNews
 

13 August
 

Technique to preserve fertility in young women may be unsafe for patients with leukemia, Blood
 

12 August
 

High stress 'delays pregnancy', Fertility & Sterility
Immune responses during pregnancy linked to schizophrenia among offspring, Schizophrenia Research
Maternal High-Fat Diet Tied to Offspring's Gene Expression, Endocrinology
 

11 August
 

Obesity linked to lower sperm count in young men, Fertility & Sterility

10 August

Expert reaction to two papers on 'epigenetic memory' in induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells, as published in Nature & Nature Biotechnology, SMC

 

9 August
 

How not to save money: Unscrambling the HFEA, BioNews

New technique will help scientists study abnormal testicles, BioNews
Clinical trial for method to select fertile sperm, BioNews
New method to create mature egg cells discovered, BioNews
What makes a good egg and healthy embryo? Nature Chemical Biology

 

8 August
 

Why is losing a baby such a taboo? The Independent
New Report Bolsters Support For Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) To Improve Pregnancy Rates In Assisted Reproduction, Fertility & Sterility
 

6 August
 

No need to delay pregnancy after miscarriage, BBC
Ethicists Charge Doctor With Trying to Prevent Homosexuality in the Womb, Bio-medicine
The demise of HFEA – Don't lament - or celebrate - too soon, it may never happen, BioNews
Fertility treatments show diminishing returns the more times they are tried, Fertility Sterility
Human Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Cells Virtually Identical, Cell Stem Cell
Prenatal test not linked to blood pressure problems, O & G
 

5 August
 

Human embryonic stem cells purified in new, rapid technique, Stem Cells Development
Gender bending chemical in food tins may cut male fertility, Daily Mail
Scientists Generate Mature Egg Cells From Early Ovarian Follicles - Technique Successful In Mice, May Offer Women New Options For Fertility Treatment, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
 

4 August
 

Obesity prevention begins before birth, PhysOrg
 

3 August
 

Sperm may be harmed by exposure to BPA, study suggests, Science Direct

 

2 August
 

More IVF pregnancy data needed, study finds, BioNews
First clinical trial of human embryonic stem cells gets go-ahead, BioNews
Study questions screening for Fragile X Syndrome, BioNews
Setback in non-embryonic stem cell use, BioNews
 

30 July
 

Experts say mothers have no right to risk home births, Herald Scotland
Clinical trials can be improved by managing the learning curve, Quality and Safety in Health Care
Researchers identify key enzyme in DNA repair pathway, Science Centric
 

29 July
 

A new ground zero for prostate cancer, Science
Device detects preterm labor in pregnancy, Futurity
Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Never tell a new mother she needs to lose that baby weight! The Telegraph
Study: The Health Risks of Late Preterm Births, TIME
 

26 July
 

TV Review: Cutting Edge - My Weird and Wonderful Family, BioNews
New breed of fertility watchdog on way, BioNews
Fertility Clinics Seek To Improve Access By Lowering Costs, Increasing Providers, Medical News
HFEA responds to Arm's Length Bodies review, COI
Mitchell: "New focus on family planning to reduce deaths in pregnancy and childbirth", COI
 

23 July
 

Celebrating 20 years of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, BioNews
Fertility Decline Driven By Marriage Patterns, Univ. Sheffield
Childhood radiotherapy could harm chances of a healthy pregnancy, Guardian
New Standardized Method Determines Causes of Stillbirth, O & G
Downing diet soda tied to risk of premature birth, Reuters
 

22 July
 

Obesity linked to womb cancer rise, Cancer Research UK
Miscarriage, Preterm Birth Not Tied to Modest Caffeine Intake, O & G
Students design early labour detector to prevent premature births, Science Centric
Subtle Thyroid Problem Triples the Risk of Placental Separation in Birth, Study Finds, O & G
Women will evolve into having children at older age, The Telegraph
 

21 July
 

Identification of a gene essential to newborn babies' first breath, DNRS
A new code of conduct for researchers, ESF
Why are stem cells so willing to change? Nature
 

20 July
 

Dangers of Untreated Erectile Dysfunction, Univ Hertfordshire
Mother's heartbeat 'synchronises with foetus', BBC
Yale scientists discover new genetic marker of ovarian cancer risk, Cancer Research
Overweight and obese moms face more risk of early births, BMJ
UCLA scientists isolate the first stages of tissue production in human embryonic stem cells, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
A Dead Sirt(3) To Protect Preimplantation Embryos, Journal of Clinical Investigation
Male fetuses ignore their stressed-out mothers, New Scientist
How a changing diet rules a growing baby's guts, New Scientist
New Guidelines Encourage Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery, Am College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Cervical cancer virus found in head and neck cancers, NEJM

 

19 July
 

Test 'predicts' success of IVF after one cycle, BBC
'Octomum' doctor faces fresh accusations, BioNews
Sperm-making gene is old, say experts, BioNews
Stem cells reprogrammed from easy-to-obtain cells, BioNews
Excess Gestational Weight Gain Linked to Later Maternal Obesity, Elsevier
 

16 July
 

Vitamin deficiency after weight loss surgery can cause vision loss in newborns, AAPOS
Stress in Pregnancy May Contribute to Preterm Birth, Am J O & G
 

15 July
 

Out-of-hours births 'are riskier', BBC
Animal sperm arose once, PLoS Genetics
Gestational Diabetes Risk Rises With Prior GDM Pregnancies, Am J O & G
New Therapy For Vasculitis May Help Patients Avoid Infertility And Cancer, Medical News
 

14 July
 

Women prefer screening before pregnancy for Fragile X Syndrome, Emax Health
 

13 July
 

HFEA calls for patients’ views on fertility treatment, COI
 

12 July
 

C-Section Scar Appearance Similar With Staples, Sutures, Am J O & G
Infant Heart Defects Linked to Pregnancy Bupropion Use, Am J O & G
 

7 July

'When Is a Life Form Worthy of Life?' A German court on Tuesday decided to allow pre-implantation genetic diagnostics Spiegel

6 July

Croatian couples seek fertility help abroad, AFP
DHEA Supplement May Help Infertility in Women, Emax Health
Mother's diet, genes raise birth defect risk: study, Reuters
 

5 July

Fetal X-Ray Exposure Interferes with Memory in Adulthood, Biological Psychiatry
What's driving UK fertility tourism? First study published, BioNews
Age limit on free IVF could be abandoned, BioNews
 

4 July
 

Fertility: how do we decide who deserves a baby? Guardian
 

3 July
 

Pregnant women 'must take vitamin D supplements', BBC News
IVF: The uncomfortable truth, Guardian
Women who are exposed to passive smoking during pregnancy increase children’s risk of cancer in later life, Daily Mail
Air pollution doesn't increase risk of preeclampsia, early delivery, study finds, Science Centric
 

2 July
 

IVF kids as mentally healthy as others, Reuters
Stem-cell work closes a door to AIDS virus, AFP
 

1 July
 

EU rules on pregnant workers' pay, BBC News
Increasing fertility threefold, Eurekalert
The future of NHS funding for infertility services, BioNews
Frozen blood a source of stem cells, study finds, Reuters
Mom's age at puberty may influence kids' size, Reuters
 

30 June

Planned Home Births Associated with Tripling of Neonatal Mortality Rate Compared to Planned Hospital Births, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
More than half of fertility clinics now freeze eggs, Reuters
IVF Linked to Autism, Israeli Study Suggests, International Meeting for Autism Research
 

29 June
 

Ovulation gives women's brains a boost, New Scientist
Pass the statins, The Economist
 

28 June

The death of Denmark's public ART funding, BioNews
No 'list' of conditions warranting late termination, experts advise, BioNews
 

27 June

Conceivable ideas: meet the modern sperm donor, Guardian Blog
 

26 June
 

PM defies experts who insist babies don’t feel pain at 24 weeks, Daily Mail
Two centre clinical study confirms 24sure performance BlueGnome

25 June

Updated Recommendations for Endometriosis Released, O & G

Chromosomal variations found in early passage female embryonic stem cells, BioMedicine
Ronin recruits protein 'allies' to sustain embryonic stem cell growth, Genes & Development
Psychotropic medications can cause birth defects, BMC Research Notes
More American women not having children: report, Reuters
 

24 June
 

Sperm holds key to healthy pregnancy, Sydney Morning Herald
Texas A&M researcher explains how embryo fights retroviral infection, Cell Stem Cell
Italian blood donors to help fight ovarian and prostate cancer?. The “AVIS donates health” project thinks they will, Alphagalileo
ACOG Bulletin Discusses Role of GnRH Agonists in Endometriosis Tx, O & G
 

23 June
 

ENDO: LDL Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, MedPage
Fertility rates at 'historic low', Today
Dating website for attractive people branches out into creating beautiful people, Daily Mail
Amniotic membrane used to repair human articular cartilage, Cell and Tissue Banking
One in six couples need fertility treatment, The Herald
Too little weight gain risky in twin pregnancy, Reuters
The Reality of Human Stem Cell Research in Europe, Science Daily
 

21 June
 

Early-life exposure to BPA may affect testis function in adulthood, Endocrine Society
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher BPA blood levels, Endocrine Soc.
Delivery Method May Determine the Bacteria Babies Acquire, BioMedicine
Sperm donation: The US regulatory vacuum and its ethical ramifications, BioNews
New Dutch guidelines for IVF, BioNews
Full reproductive and sexual health rights essential for maternal health goals, PLoS Medicine
Scholar calls for a new legal, ethical framework for research with human tissue specimens, Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology
EU watchdog may get wider role in comparing drugs, Reuters
Flame retardant linked to altered thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy, Science Centric
Lesbian ruled not child's legal 'parent', BioNews
 

20 June
 

Future of town of embryos on ice, Stuff NZ
 

19 June
 

Children of a fertile revolution: IVF, The Australian
 

18 June
 

Researchers try to protect patients from stem cell charlatans, BMJ
Therapeutic potential of embryonic stem cells, J. Cell Phys
Prof Asok K Bhattacharyya has passed away on 17 June 2010, ivfnet
Important stem cell lines could be denied funding, New Scientist
Smoking may contribute to pelvic pain in pregnancy, Reuters
 

17 June
 

Why do certain diseases go into remission during pregnancy? Am. J. Repr. Imm.
Early Detection Of Ovarian Cancer Explored By New Study, Molecular and Cellular Proteomics
Fertility drugs cause multiple and premature births, Medical Net
 

16 June
 

Inbred Sperm Fertilise Fewer Eggs According To University Of East Anglia Research, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Little is understood about alcohol's effect on foetal development, Dev Neuroscience

Little is understood about alcohol's effect on fetal development, Georgetown researchers say, Developmental Neuroscience
 

15 June
 

Bumpology: Choosing the sex of your child, New Scientist Blog
Push to end US maternal deaths 'crisis', BBC
Inbred sperm fertilize fewer eggs according to University of East Anglia research, Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Research Suggests Link Between IVF Treatments And Autism, Medical News Today
Male infertility's key topics are obesity, health reform, Urology Times
Media examine Women Deliver conference, The Medical News
Fear of two-tier IVF system as private clinics banned from NHS, Wales Online
 

14 June
 

Is IVF good value for money? BioNews
Children born after assisted reproduction at greater risk of congenital malformations, European Society of Human Genetics
Childless women, 66 becomes oldest in the world to give triplets, Daily Mail
Scientists Identify Three New Genetic Variants That Increase Testicular Cancer Risk, Nature Genetics
 

13 June
 

Girls now begin puberty aged 9, The Times
Obstacles to Stem Cell Therapy Cleared, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
How the Wrong Genes Are Repressed, Mol. Cell
Scientists find genes linked to testicular cancer, Reuters
 

12 Jun
 

'Momentum' on tackling maternal deaths, BBC
 

11 June
 

Keeping abortion decisions in context, BioNews
The Reproductive Revolution: How Women Are Changing the Planet's Future, Scientific American
 

10 June
 

New Guide to help 1 in 6 with fertility problems, HFEA
Early births mean more learning difficulties, Scotsman
Major breakthrough will revolutionize the screening and treatment of genetic diseases, Human Mutation
The Influence Of Personality Traits On Reproductive Success, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Choline for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? Dirk Hanson Blog
For the birds. What regulates the lengths of human fingers? The Economist
Quitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives, Am J Prev Med
 

9 June
 

UK's HFEA releases termination of pregnancy data, BioNews
Neurotic women more fertile than their laid back peers, Daily Mail
Antiseizure Drug Increases Birth Defect Risk, NEJM
Stem Cell Treatments Draw U.S. Patients Abroad, Washington Post
A Launchpad For Stem Cell Research, Genes & Development and Nature Biotechnology
In Utero Exposure to Chemicals May Cause Breast Cancer, Hormones & Cancer
Late-stage ovarian cancer shows promise in two-drug phase I trial, Eurekalert
Ministers approve EU healthcare plan reforms, Irish Times
Is IVF good value for money? Why funding of assisted reproduction is sound fiscal policy Read more
HIV and infertility treatment, ASRM
 

8 June
 

Obstacles to stem cell therapy cleared, PNAS
Does light drinking in pregnancy have benefits? BJOG

96% of vasectomy patients cleared without need for multiple semen samples, BJUI
 

7 June
 

Ohio senate bill proposes 'hybrid' ban, BioNews
Human embryonic stem (ES) cells cultured, say scientists, BioNews
Gene linked to fetal abnormalities identified, BioNews
Debulking Predicts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, ASCO
Negative Effects of Having Premature Baby Seldom Last, Pediatrics
Costa Rica puts brakes on popular stem cell touris, Reuters
Childhood Hardships Associated With Pregnancy Troubles in Adulthood, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Study: Children of Lesbians May Do Better Than Their Peers, The Time
Dozens of woman are having abortions following fertility treatment, The Telegraph
 

6 June
 

Biologic Agent Reduces Ovarian Cancer Relapse Risk, ASCO
Roche's Avastin helps ovarian cancer: study, Reuters
Newborn and Carrier Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Now Possible, Say Scientists, Am J. Med Gen
 

5 June
 

Gene related to ageing plays role in stem cell differentiation, Aging Cell
Older mums: Babies are wasted on young women, The Times
Age brings maturity to motherhood, Stuff NZ
 

4 June
 

Mothers And Newborns At Risk Due To Lack Of Skilled Birth Care: 2 Million Lives Lost Each Year, Countdown Report
EU consults on submission of result-related clinical trial data to EudraCT, Scrip
 

3 June
 

Protein crucial for successful pregnancy, NHS
Cancer guardian found playing a role in sex, New Scientist
Costa Rica shuts stem cell clinic, Reuters
The hunk and the show-off do not always get the girl, The Economist
Fertility rate flat after three-year rise, Japan Times
Surrogate mother from abroad, Helsinki Times
 

2 June
 

Women in north Italy to be paid not to have abortions, BBC
Less attractive fish have 'better sperm', BBC
New York Times Columnist Advises Increased Regulation Of Assisted Reproduction In U.S., Medical News
Late abortion ups later pregnancy termination risk, Reuters
Why having babies is better late than never, Irish Independent
 

1 June
 

Immunological methods for the screening of disturbances in the ovarian function and infertility in women. Clinical application, Alphagalileo
ASRM releases report on Oversight of Assisted Reproductive Technology, BioNews
IVF breakthrough: Experts develop test that picks out top sperm just like an egg, Daily Mail
Risk Of Miscarriage Increased By Antidepressant Use, CMAJ
EMA consults on how to improve monitoring of clinical trials in third countries, EMA
EMA relying less on EU funding, EMA
Egg Donor Compensation: Not a Simple Issue, PR Newswire
 

31 May
 

Risk of Miscarriage Linked to Antidepressants, Health Day
Breakthrough in stem cell culturing, Karolinska Insitutet
HFEA releases publication 'Getting started: your guide to fertility treatment', BioNews
Obituary: Dr Wesley Whitten, BioNews
 

Drinking tea may reduce ovarian cancer risk, PhysOrg
 

30 May
 

Researchers find gene linked to birth defects, Nature Genetics
Older mothers: there are more of them than ever – but who are they? Guardian
 

28 May
 

Consent forms for research: Have they improved in 25 years? Ethics & Human Research
Researchers Develop Test to Identify 'Best' Sperm, Journal of Andrology
CDC has contraception advice for some ill women, CDC
A career woman describes how putting off having a baby nearly cost her life, Daily Mail
 

27 May
 

Researchers use novel sperm stem-cell technique to produce genetically modified rats, Nature Methods
Novel Protein Essential for Successful Pregnancy, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
How old will I be when you die Mummy? Daily Mail
Juliet Le Page: Still fertile in your fabulous forties, Scotsman
Embryos are not human beings, rules court, Korea Times
 

26 May
 

Births to older mothers 'treble' in 20 years, BBC
Shrinking jobs market may be key to sudden drop in abortions, The Herald
Study sheds light into the nature of embryonic stem cells, Scienc Centric
Male Sex Hormones in Ovaries Essential for Female Fertility, Molecular Endocrinology
Foreigners use the pill more, sterilization less, CDC
Denmark cuts ART reimbursement due to savings scheme, Danish govt

Baby boom for the over-forties but overall birth rate is down, The Times
 

25 May
 

Controlling for quality in clinical trials, Science
Bumpology: What does an amniotic cocktail taste like? Guardian Blog
Infertility group says better insurance coverage, not government oversight, is needed, LA Times Blog
Woman gives birth to sextuplets in Oxford, BBC
Premature birth risk is genetic, researchers suspect, BBC
Folate Prevents Alcohol-Induced Congenital Heart Defects in Mice, Study Finds, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sept. 11 Attacks Linked to Increased Male Baby Miscarriages, Even in Women With No Direct Connection to Events, BMC Public Health
 

24 May
 

Fertile and infertile sperm could soon easily be distinguished, BioNews
Report on the recommendations for the future of genomic medicine released, BioNews
Waking dormant eggs may boost fertility, BioNews
Do we clamp the umbilical cord too soon? Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Doctor preferences may explain high C-section rates, Reuters
Gene Change Raises Odds of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission, Journal of Translational Medicine
 

23 May
 

Pregnancy doubles HIV risk in men; first trial of a microbicide in pregnant women, International Microbicides Conference
 

22 May
 

Surviving five babies of sextuplets 'doing well', BBC News
Endometriosis Has Major Effect on Lives of Women, WERF
 

21 May
 

Prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to breast cancer, Hormones & Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Screening Strategy Promising, ASCO
Food insecurity increases risk of weight gain and complications during pregnancy, PhysOrg
 

20 May 2010
 

EU adopts new rules on organ transplants, Euractiv
Global Fund Launches Campaign To Generate Public Support For Preventing Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV, BBC
Demographics Shifting Among Gynecologic Oncologists, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
Dual Tests Might Permit Ovarian Cancer Screening, ASCO
Fertility Treatments Linked to Autism Risk, International Meeting for Autism Research

Vitamin D Insufficiency Common in Young Women, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
 

19 May
 

Pledge to stop mother-to-baby HIV spread, BBC
IVF, Fertility Drugs Might Boost Autism Risk, BioMedicine
Genes reveal differences in breast vs. bottle, American Journal of Physiology
Statistical Press Release: Indicators on breastfeeding, smoking and obesity, Dept Health
 

18 May
 

Post-natal depression in fathers 'often undiagnosed', BBC
Women With Cancer Have Options For Preserving Fertility, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Reproductive Experts Note Significance Of Birth Control Pill's 50th Milestone At Ob-Gyn Meeting, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fifth Edition Of Your Pregnancy And Childbirth Debuts In San Francisco, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Do Not Fully Replace Embryonic Stem Cells As Disease Models, EU-funded Study Shows, ESTOOLS
Islamic nations say will tackle maternal deaths, Reuters
Difficult conception tied to higher pregnancy risks, Reuters
So, when is the best time to have a baby? The Times
Scientists appeal to continue battle against mitochondrial disease, The Northern Echo
Anyone who says IVF is the best way to have a baby hasn’t had to endure it, Daily Mail
 

17 May
 

A softly, softly approach to IVF offers women fresh hope , Telegraph
Oldest woman to get IVF in Britain cancels treatment, The Telegraph
Puerto Rico struggles with high preterm birth rate, March of Dimes
IVF twins born to first-time mum aged 62, BioNews
Consent agreements for cryopreserved embryos: the case for choice, BioNews
Consent for embryo creation and storage: time for a change in the law? BioNews
 

16 May
 

Making babies naturally may be a dying art, Sunday Times
 

15 May
 

Biobanking is a step closer to becoming reality in Europe, Medical News
 

14 May
 

New information on the development of the brain: Mechanism found that prepares the brain of a newborn for information processing, The Journal of Neuroscience
Combating childhood obesity may start in the womb, Reuters
Mums-to-be think mother knows best, BBC
Endometriosis woman conceives naturally after surgery, BBC
 

13 May
 

Umbilical cord blood gas analysis, BMJ
Preterm Birth Issue Explored by House Panel, MedPage
Europe needs more babies, Opinion
 

12 May
 

Why is breast milk best? It's all in the genes, American Journal of Physiology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology
Study finds protein that plays key role in early embryonic development, Experimental Biology and Medicine
Maternal Vitamin A Improves Offspring's Lung Function, NEJM
HFEA sets fees for single embryo IVF treatment, HFEA
EU agency prepares to assess first stem cell drug, Reuters
Polluted Air stops IVF babies, The Sun
 

11 May
 

Many pregnant women not getting enough vitamin D, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Federal report finds early births decline in most categories, March of Dimes
Stem cells use GPS to generate proper nerve cells, PLoS Biol
World Bank boosts focus on reproductive health, Reuters
First lady releases child obesity recommendations, AP
Scientists to test ultrasound as a male contraceptive, BBC
About 94% of breastfeeding mothers do not follow a proper diet, Alphagalileo
Radiation for Wilms Tumor May Affect Future Pregnancies, Journal of Clinical Oncology
Diabetes causes drop in testosterone, Diabetes Care
 

10 May
 

Premature babies face lifetime of pain sensitivity, The Times
Scientists Solve Mystery of Fragile Stem Cells; New Findings to Speed Research on Potential Therapies, PNAS
Payment Offers to Egg Donors Prompt Scrutiny, NY Times
IVF costs increasing Australian multiple births, BioNews
Pre-natal effects on sperm production in adult males, BioNews
Even healthy pregnant women need to worry about oral bacteria, Infection and Immunity
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Patients Often Still Have Eggs, Fertility and Sterility
 

9 May
 

Pluripotent and Differentiated Human Cells Reside in Decidedly Different Epigenomic Landscapes, Cell Stem Cell
Gender Specific Disease Risks Start in the Womb, EARNEST
Inside India's international baby farm, Sunday Times
 

8 May
 

Social Pressures, Attitudes On Pregnancy Examined By Nationwide Study, Maternal and Child Health Journal
 

7 May
 

Sponsoring by the pharmaceutical industry can bias the results of drug studies, Deutsches Ärzteblatt International
Stress early in pregnancy increases risks to babies, Reuters
Being unable to have a second child can be bewildering and traumatic, Guardian
Move to tighten EU ‘health tourism' controls, EU
EU guarantees members’ healthcare, EU
Fifty years on, 200 million more women need the pill, Guardian Blog
Postpartum hemorrhage increases 28% between 1995 and 2004, Anesthesia & Analgesia
 

6 May
 

One baby with syphilis born every hour in China: study, NEJM
Stem cells: In search of a master controller, PhysOrg
Endometrial stem cells could repair brain cells damaged by Parkinson's disease, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Women in U.S. having children later, better educated, Reuters
LSTM launches €2.75 million African reproductive health programme, LSTM
Could the Pill Lower a Woman's Sex Drive? J Sexual Medicine
Desperate for a baby? How one couple travelled to Spain for fertility treatment – Exclusive, The Mirror
Chickens fed flaxseed survive ovarian cancer, Gynecologic Oncology
 

5 May
 

White Paper Addresses Pros and Cons of HPV Typing, Gynecologic Oncology
Gender specific disease risks start in the womb, LMU
Picturing infertility, Analyst

Cancer Researchers Link Ovarian Hormone to Breast Stem Cells Growth, Nature

 

4 May
 

Vitamin A May Not Prevent Pregnancy-Related Deaths, The Lancet
Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Psychiatric Risks in Kids, Pediatric Academic Society
US Teen Births Still Highest Among Industrialized Nations, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fetuses armed to fight viruses long before birth, Journal of Experimental Medicine
Bumpology: Boxing clever with the kung-fu fetus, New Scientist
Study Shows Trend of Increasing Obesity in Pregnant Moms Contributing to Higher Body Fat in Newborns, Pediatric Academic Societies
Hyperactive kids? Blame it on low folate during pregnancy, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
 

3 May
 

Scientists Create Human Embryonic Stem Cells With Enhanced Pluripotency, Eurekalert
The new baby boomers: a menace? Times
Exposure to prenatal smoking may lead to psychiatric problems, American Academy of Ped
FDA Conducting Safety Review of Commonly Used Prostate Cancer Drugs, FDA
Groundbreaking New Understanding Of Stem Cells, Nature Chemical Biology
 

2 May
 

Multiple births to cash-strapped IVF mums on rise, Sydney Morning Herald
 

1 May
 

Vitamin D Cuts Risks of Pregnancy, MedPage
An IVF dad talks about his anger, grief and, finally, joy, Times
 

30 April
 

Children of women who smoked during pregnancy more likely to be obese as teenagers, Obesity
Our Genes Can Be Set on Pause: Embryonic Stem Cells Reveal Oncogene's Secret Growth Formula, Cell
Sex of baby drives response to pregnancy stress, SMC
Prostate cancer vaccine wins US approval, BBC
 

29 April
 

The hormone of laddishness, The Economist
 

28 April
 

Conflict between clinicians and politicians—and what to do about it, BMJ
Acupuncture does not relieve childbirth pain, says study, Guardian
Talc link to raised womb cancer risk, Daily Mail
Research Suggests Cervical Cancer Screening Method Should Be Changed, British J Cancer
HPV Testing With Triage Beats Conventional Cytology, BMJ
Maternal infection during pregnancy and autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Mothers' obesity tied to newborn heart defects, Reuters
 

27 April
 

New pill to tackle problem of men falling short in bed, BBC
HPV-Based Cervical CA Screening More Sensitive, BMJ
Canada stokes abortion split ahead of G8 aid meet, Reuters
Erectile Dysfunction and Increased Dangers of Cardiovascular Disease, European Soc Endocrinology
Mamma mia! Why Italy is best for births, The Times
Bumpology: Can old wives' tales tell me my baby's sex? New Scientist Blog
 

26 April
 

Comfortable technique to predict premature birth, Alphagalileo
Out for the count: Why levels of sperm in men are falling, The Independent
The perils of cheap fertility drugs, BBC
Study Makes Strides in Understanding Ovarian Cancer, BioMedicine
New requirements for male fertility, JCI
EXCLUSIVE: Brown and Cameron oppose Pope on embryonic stem cells, BioNews

 

25 April
 

Errors at fertility clinics double in just one year, The Independent
Gene silencing may be responsible for induced pluripotent stem cells' limitations, Nature
Follicle-stimulating hormone may affect bone loss in menopausal women, American Physiological Society's Experimental Biology
 

24 April
 

No NSAID Link to Ovarian Cancer, AACR
Safe weight gain for heavier moms-to-be depends on level of obesity, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Singapore Scientists Make Breakthrough Findings on Early Embryonic Development, Dev. Cell
 

23 April
 

Take multivitamins to have healthy babies, Scotsman
Vatican will finance adult stem cell research, Yahoo News
Eleven Year Follow-up Shows Extremely Preterm Children Are Three Times as Likely to Have Psychiatric Disorder than Full-Term Infants, J. Am. Academy of Child and Adolescent Psy
Multi-vitamin during pregnancy 'cuts chances of having an underweight baby', The Telegraph
Scientists Create Stem Cells From Eggs Of Aging Mice, Aging Cell
Periodic Heart Rate Decelerations In Premature Infants, Experimental Biology and Medicine
Pax2 Gene Appears Key in Type I Ovarian Cancer, AACR
Urinary Markers May Flag Ovarian Cancer, AACR
Gene Copy Number May Predict Success in Ovarian Cancer, AACR
Stress Hormones May Promote Ovarian Cancer Metastasis, Journal of Clinical Investigation
 

22 April
 

EU to revamp Clinical Trials Directive, Euractiv

Premature ejaculation could be passed on to men genetically , Daily Mail
Ovarian cancer study offers vital clues for new therapies, J Clin Oncology
Love, Sex, Freedom and the Paradox of the Pill, Time
Pre-term babies face lifetime lung trouble, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Finding On Early Embryonic Development Has Direct Impact On Regenerative Medicine And Assisted Reproduction, Dev Cell
Few Boys Receive Counseling On STIs, Contraception, Study Shows, J Adolescent Health
 

21 April
 

WSJ Examines Factors Contributing To Unintended Pregnancies, Details Available Methods In U.S., Medical News
Miscarriage blamed on non-fussy uterus, New Scientist
Smokers show lower risk of pregnancy complication, Hypertension
Bleeding with first baby ups later pregnancy risks, O & G
For Stem Cells, Practice Makes Perfect, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Medical Groups Sign on to Tough Ethics Rules, Wall Street Journal Health Blog
In Developing Countries, Shorter Maternal Height Associated With Higher Death Rates for Children, JAMA
Researchers identify a new breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility gene, Nature Genetics
Winter babies are more prone to food allergies, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The politics of motherhood, Flanders Today
 

20 April
 

Call for donors to be paid for supplying organs, The Independent
 

Public to have say on organ donation incentives, BBC
 

H1N1 Flu Hit Pregnant Women Hard, Journal of the American Medical Association
 

Children's cognitive ability can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants, Environmental Health Perspectives
 

Calls to reduce abortion limit as number of 2lb survivors soars, Daily Mail
 

Drug Benefits Patients With Inherited Ovarian Cancer, J Oncology
 

Bumpology: Active fetus, boisterous child? Uh-oh, New Scientist weekly column
 

19 April
 

European Court of Human Rights Decides Austrian IVF Laws are Discriminatory - Read more
 

Substance in breast milk kills cancer cells, PloS One
 

Mothers-to-be who smoke can harm their son’s fertility, Daily Mail
 

Breast Cancer Risk Tied to Grandmother's Diet, AACR
 

18 April
 

Study reveals a mechanism for mate selection, Nature
 

AstraZeneca drug shows promise in ovarian cancer, Reuters
 

17 April
 

3 Women, 1 man and the historic baby they have created together, Daily Mail
 

When you work out so does the baby, Daily Mail
 

Marker Indicating The Developmental Potential Of Stem Cells Discovered By Chinese Scientists, J. Biol. Chem
 

CDC Reports Increase in Congenital Syphilis Rates, CDC
 

U.N. Secretary-General calls on international community to adopt new initiatives to reduce maternal, newborn mortality, Inter Press Service
 

16 April
 

Europeans investigate impacts of toxic exposures on babies, Cordis
 

EAU launches new and updated clinical guidelines for 2010, EAU
 

Behavior: Few Young Men Counseled on Sexual Health, Study Finds, NY Times
 

Dramatic Increase in Infant Syphilis Cases, MedPage
 

Smoking in pregnancy may up risk of "cross-eyed" baby, American Journal of Epidemiology
 

Elective single embryo transfer for Canadian women under 35 most efficacious and cost-effective option, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
 

15 April
 

Quality Improvement in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, Clinics in Perinatology
 

3-fold rise in GPs who offer abortions after rules are relaxed, BPAS
 

Gene defect promotes aggressive forms of ovarian cancer, Cancer Research UK
 

‘Infertility is Curable If…’ African News
 

14 April
 

Embryo research hope for inherited diseases, BBC podcast
 

Weight-loss surgery cuts pregnancy risks in obese women, The Scotsman
 

Hormones Tied to Diabetes Might Also Influence Fertility, Cell Metabolism
 

Lack Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Linked To Male Infertility, Medical News Today
 

Study finds changes in fetal epigenetics throughout pregnancy, Am. J. Obst. Gyn.
 

Embryos with two mothers 'could eradicate host of hereditary diseases', The Telegraph
 

Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Pregnancy Hypertensive Disorders 75%, Elsevier
 

Excess pregnancy pounds tied to extra fat in kids, Reuters
 

Late pregnancy multivitamins linked to prematurity, Reuters
 

Is Fetal Pain the Newest Abortion Battleground? Wall Street Journal Health Blog
 

13 April
 

Fertility watchdog aims to put donor siblings in touch, BioNews
 

Canadian Researchers Call for Doctors to Take Measures Against Sex-Selective Abortion, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
 

Mother Jones Examines Indian Surrogacy Clinics That Cater To Western Customers, Medical News Today
 

Fetal alcohol disorders common in Eastern Europe adoptees, Reuters
 

12 April
 

40 Years of IVF – podcast
 

Antibody offers new hope against ovarian cancer, AFP
 

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide lowers in vitro fertilization success, Eurekalert
 

Most women facing gynecologic surgery don't worry about its effects on sex, Eurekalert
 

U of I study: Lack of omega-3 fatty acid linked to male infertility, Journal of Lipid Research
 

Scripps Research scientists solve mystery of fragile stem cells, PNAS
 

Maternal Deaths Decreased Significantly From '80 to '08, The Lancet
 

Demonstrated in vivo the transfer of maternal thyroid hormones to the fetus, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
 

Drug-Resistant Strains Of Gonorrhea Could Lead To Similar Cases For Other STIs, Experts Says, Medical News Today
 

Antiabortion-Rights Groups Divided Over Effectiveness Of 'Personhood' Movement, Medical News Today
 

Ethics and law horizon scanning, BioNews
 

Consent agreements for cryopreserved embryos: the case for choice, J Med Ethics
 

London Sperm Bank launched, BioNews
 

Egg donation: Why we need a culture of altruism, BioNews
 

Gamete Donation in the UK: Time to think again, BioNews
 

11 April
 

A little stress may boost the fetal brain, NewScientist
 

10 April
 

Brain-Hormone Circuit That Helps Police Diabetes, Female Fertility, Medical News
 

Scientists Track Variant of Gene-Regulating Protein in Embryonic Stem Cells, Cell
 

The stork knows best, Financial Times
 

Abbott wants more babies, fewer people, Sydney Morning Herald
 

9 April
 

Has the European Clinical Trials Directive been a success? BMJ
 

Newsweek Examines Increased IUD Use Among Younger Women, Newsweek
 

Annual chlamydia screening may not protect women from pelvic inflammatory disease, BMJ
 

Breast cancer drug often given for infertility, Reuters
 

Top abstracts in infertility, Doc
 

Maternity services struggle to cope with rise in birthrate, Wales Online
 

No mother-to-child HIV transmissions in Denmark since 2000 when treatment guidelines followed, Aidsmap
 

Baby boom in Bulgaria in 2009, Sofia Echo
 

We need birth control, not geoengineering, Guardian
 

First Open Embryo Donation Program to Launch in Canada, Newswire
 

Banking on a baby, Yahoo India
 

Early Human Embryos Make "Mistakes" as a Matter of Survival, Could be Key to Understanding Stem Cell Development, Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation

 

8 April
 

The Scarlet I: Infertility survivors lend voices to U of I prof's new book, Eurekalert
 

Birth Weight And Type 2 Diabetes, UK, Diabetes UK
 

Benefit Not Seen From Supplements in Pregnancy, New England Journal of Medicine
 

Risk of Newborn Heart Defects Increases with Maternal Obesity, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
 

Identifying Molecular Targets for Diabetes-Related Erectile Dysfunction, Molecular and Cellular Proteomics
 

Gene Provides a Link Between Lower Birth Weight and Type 2 Diabetes, Nature Genetics
 

7 April
 

Vitamins C, E Won't Cut Risk of Pregnancy-Linked Hypertension, New England J. Med.
 

More Healthy Women Freeze Eggs To Delay Childbearing, Chicago Tribune
 

Toronto Star Examines Cost Of Fighting Maternal Mortality, Canada's G8 Initiative, Toronto Star
 

Bumpology: How does stress affect my fetus? New Scientist
 

U.S. birthrate drops 2 percent in 2008, Washington Post
 

6 April
 

Introduce payment for egg donors, BioNews
 

Preterm birth rate drops 3 percent, BioMedicine
 

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder linked to high prevalence of epilepsy, Queen's study, BioMedicne
 

Pitt/Magee research finds women with preeclampsia have fewer blood vessel precursor cells, Reproductive Sciences
 

Men twice as likely to test positive for chlamydia, Telegraph
 

Screening Tool for Ovarian Cancer Identified, Journal of Clinical Oncology
 

Women who don't realise they're pregnant, The Times
 

Endocrine Disruptors: Babies Absorb the Most Bisphenol A, Science Daily
 

5 April
 

Couples who pay surrogate mothers could lose right to raise the child, Guardian
 

Couples flock to Eastern Europe for cheaper IVF, Express
 

Study: Reduced birth weight may lower risk of obesity later in life, JCEM
 

Inflammation has a role to play in premature births and brain injury: Sahlgrenska Academy thesis
 

Menstrual stem cells may help in treatment of stroke and central nervous system disorders, Stem Cells
 

Western Swedish women with breast cancer at greater risk of ovarian cancer, Acta Oncologica
 

Pregnancy exercise 'slims babies', Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
 

Pregnancy Loss Strains Relationships, Greater Risk for Divorce, Pediatrics
 

Incontinence during pregnancy ups risk of it later, O & G
 

More breastfeeding could save U.S. billions: study, Pediatrics
 

Too many pregnancy pounds ups future obesity risk, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
 

3 April
 

NPCs as effective as doctors in performing Caesarean sections, Karolinska Institutet

Sex selection: Getting the baby you want, Guardian
 

2 April
 

Health Law Includes $250 Million For Abstinence Education, CNN
 

1 April
 

Testicular Size Discrepancy Linked to Varicocele Presence, Urology
 

Study Finds Most Pregnant Women Don't Exercise Enough, Preventive Medicine
 

The embryonic heart: Imaging life as it happens, PhysOrg
 

Pregnancy linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk, Reuters
 

Norway sees tripling of triplet births since 1960s, BJOG
 

HIV Drugs Might Combat Two Other Diseases, PLoS One
 

Better ways to predict preterm birth, SMFM
 

Throw away your staple gun, SMFM
 

Repeat Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Found to Be Cost Effective, Elsevier Global Medical News
 

New mums beat the blues and increase wellbeing with physio exercise, study reveals, Physical Therapy
 

First Over The Counter (OTC) Medicine For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Approved, Medical News
 

31 March
 

What Every Woman Should Know About Endometriosis: Surprising Truths And Best Treatment Options, Medical News
 

Stem cell therapy to tackle HIV, Society with General Microbiology
 

Alternative remedy use common among infertile, Reuters
 

Prostate drug dutasteride 'may cut cancer risk', New England Journal of Medicine
 

Perception of poor sleep may predict postpartum mood disturbances in healthy new mothers, Sleep
 

30 March
 

Will genetics ever have the promised impact on medical practice? BMJ
 

Stroke risk goes up with each childbirth, Neurology
 

Doctors report alarming increase in mumps-related testicle problems among young males, BJUI
 

Possible 'superbug' status for sexually-transmitted infection, Society for General Microbiology
 

29 March
 

Women, ambition, and the baby boom: what's going on here? National Times
 

Hormone replacement in joint fluid has potential regenerative effect, Arthritis & Rheumatism
 

Judge Invalidates Human Gene Patent, NYT
 

In Pregnancy, DVT Mostly Occurs in Left Leg, Can. Med. Ass. J.
 

Is cola bad for sperm? Reuters

Clues to pregnancy-associated breast cancer found, Cancer, Prevention Research
 

UK law change allows same-sex couples to become legal parents, BioNews

28 March

Useful surveys for policy makers and planners, The Star
 

Young women take to selling eggs, Hindustan Times
 

NHS £60m negligence bill mainly due to childbirth errors, Scotsman 

27 March
 

Sexual Abuse In Childhood Can Affect Pregnancy In Later Life, Medical News
 

26 March
 

Study Finds Women Prefer Home Testing For Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, O & G
 

Sex virus blamed for rise in head and neck cancers, Reuters
 

Air pollution linked to odds of IVF success, Reuters
 

25 March
 

Two studies reveal associations between pregnancy, breast-feeding, breast cancer and survival, ECCO
 

Study suggests pregnant women can receive chemotherapy for breast cancer without endangering the health of their babies, ECCO
 

Pregnancy for breast cancer survivors: meta-analysis reveals it is safe and could improve survival, ECCO
 

New York Times Profiles In Vitro Fertilization Pioneer Jones, New York Times
 

Health Reform Legislation Expected To Have Major Benefits For Women, Medical News Today
 

Nearly a Third of 2007 U.S. Infants Delivered by C-Section, NCHS
 

24 March
 

New guidance to improve the reporting of trial findings, Equator
 

Fertility industry offers big money to recruit 'desirable' egg donors at top universities, Eurekalert
 

Use of Pain Relievers Linked to Lower Estrogen Levels, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
 

Researchers find gene to explain mouse embryonic stem cell immortality, Nature
 

Infertile women may have more sexual problems, Reuters
 

Internet casual sex is blamed for rise in syphilis, The Independent
 

23 March
 

Local anaesthesia for pain control during outpatient hysteroscopy: systematic review and meta-analysis, BMJ
 

Targeting Platelets May Help Ovarian Cancer, SGO
 

Controlling HIV: Highly Promising New Compound Developed, ACS Chemical Biology
 

22 March
 

Problems with legislating against 'reproductive tourism', BioNews

Health professionals need to address fertility issues in young women with breast cancer in order for them to make informed decisions, ECCO
 

Study finds infertility clue to prostate cancer, Am. Cancer Soc.

Help a family, donate sperm – clinic bids to boost donors, Scotsman
 

Infertility increases a man's risk of prostate cancer, Cancer
 

21 March
 

Test Aids Preop Decisions About Ovarian Masses, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
 

Low Cancer Risk with Septated Ovarian Tumors, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
 

SGO: Hunt for Ovarian Regimen Focuses on Carboplatin, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
 

Sex on the brain: 'Doublesex' gene key to determining fruit fly gender, Nature Neuroscience
 

Wide Variety of Genetic Splicing in Embryonic Stem Cells Identified, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
 

20 March
 

Chemical competition: Research identifies new mechanism regulating embryonic development, Princeton Univ.
 

19 March
 

CSC wins Danish adverse incidents deal, EU health
 

Study finds H1N1 flu in pregnancy is critical risk, BMJ
 

Mediterranean diet tied to fertility treatment success, Fertility & Sterility
 

Sperm donors bribed with free breakfast, Scotsman
 

Stem Cells Used to Model Infant Birth Defect, New England J. Med.
 

With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction, Fertility & Sterility
 

Maternity services for obese women 'not good enough', BBC
 

Robotic Surgery In Male Infertility And Chronic Orchialgia, Current Opinions of Urology

Gel implant could help hundreds of children with birth defects, The Times
 

Acne Drug Prevents HIV Breakout, The Journal of Infectious Diseases
 

18 March
 

Pregnancy may cause impairments in ability to recall previously seen locations, Society for Endocrinology
 

'Glow-in-the-Dark' Sperm Sheds Light on Reproductive Biology, Sexual Selection and Speciation, Science Daily
 

Women cancer patients face family turmoil, The Peninsula
 

Wide Prenatal Screening for Spine Condition Is Costly, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
 

Infertility treatments may raise preterm birth risk, Fertility & Sterility
 

HPV-smear screening will not identify cancer risk, Medical Research Council
 

Obesity and Passive Smoking Reduce Oxygen Supply to Unborn Baby, International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health
 

17 March
 

Laparoscopy Passes Staging Test for Uterine Cancer, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
 

HPV Vaccine Protects Patients from Cancer Recurrence, Study Finds, Society of Gynecological Oncologists
 

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to pregnancy complications, Reuters

 

Triplet births rising and death rates high: study, BJOG
 

Emergency contraception: Advance provision does not reduce pregnancy rates, The Cochrane Library
 

Poll shows '18% of would take paternity leave', The Independent
 

What's Mom's Influence On Baby's Obesity Risk? ARS
 

Prostate screening: is the tide turning against the test? BMJ
 

Gene-based stem cell therapy specifically removes cell receptor that attracts HIV, UCLA
 

16 March
 

Cord blood in the car park: Cord blood stem cells, contamination and DIY collection exposed, BioNews
 

Chemical in Bananas Identified as Potent Inhibitor of HIV Infection, Journal of Biological Chemistry
 

SIR: Fibroids Respond to Minimally Invasive Treatments, Society of Interventional Radiology
 

Amniotic Fluid Cells More Efficiently Reprogrammed to Pluripotency Than Adult Cells, Cell Reprogramming
 

15 March
 

Turkey bans trips abroad for artificial insemination, The Telegraph
 

European health ministers recognise estrategic value of digital health, EU 2010
 

New hormone treatment shows potential to reverse infertility, BES
 

Australia considers lifting ban on sex selection, BioNews
 

Fury as IVF clinic ‘raffles’ off human egg – and lets the winner choose the race she wants, Daily Mail

Mother's milk turns on the heat, Cell Press
 

Embryonic stem cell research stalled despite Obama's try at lifting restrictions, Washington Post
 

14 March
 

Canada may be first North American country to offer free IVF, BioNews

Gum disease 'linked to early births', Am. Ass. Dental Res.
 

Having children is good for you, Daily Mail
 

Scientists Identify Driving Forces in Human Cell Division, J. Cell Biol.
 

13 March
 

Growing doubts over standard prostate cancer test, Am. Cancer Soc.

Free Hormonal Contraception Halved Termination Rate, SINTEF
 

HPV-Related Cancer Not Confined To Cervix, NCCN
 

12 March
 

Home cervical cancer testing kit boosts diagnosis, BBC
 

Women on pill 'may live longer', BMJ
 

Pregnant women warned over Prozac risk to foetus, The Times
 

Predictors of Hysterectomy Use and Satisfaction Identified, O & G
 

11 March
 

New, National Amnesty International Report Finds Appalling U.S. Death Rate for Women Having Babies, Systemic Failures and Shocking Disparities in Maternal Health Care System, Amnesty Int.
 

Mother's flu during pregnancy may increase baby's risk of schizophrenia, Biol. Psy.
 

HPV testing on self collected cervicovaginal lavage specimens as screening method for women who do not attend cervical screening: cohort study, BMJ
 

Why pregnant film fans should stick to happy movies, New Scientist
 

Vaginal birth after cesarean underused: panel, Reuters
 

Boy-crazy and pregnant, The Independent
 

Mothers Who Opt for Breast Milk, Not Breast-Feeding, The Time

10 March
 

Virus that kills off prostate cancer cells, Cancer Research
 

British Fertility Society Issues New Guidelines On The Use Of Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine In Fertility Treatment, UK, Human Fertility
 

Washington Post, 'Marketplace' Examine Issues Related To HPV Vaccines, Washington Post
 

Research Identifies New Mechanism Regulating Embryonic Development, Princeton University
 

54-year-old supermum is having twins and she's already got eight children, Mirror
Acupuncture 'does not aid fertility treatment', Telegraph
Bilateral oophorectomy may do more harm than good, The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
 

9 March
 

Malaria in pregnant women : a first step towards a new vaccine,CNRS

Ectopic Pregnancy Rate Steady From 2002 to 2007, O & G

Pregnancy Effects on Asthma Severity Studied, O & G

Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men, CDC
 

U.S. herpes rates remain high, CDC
 

Mathematical Model May Offer Better Understanding of Embryonic Development, Devel. Cell
 

'Eating for two' may harm baby, The Times
 

Risks 'taken' in illegal cord blood collections, BBC
 

Boom in India surrogacy, Strait Times
 

No time to be kidding say Australian mothers, The Herald Sun
 

Endometriosis links revealed, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
 

International fertility decision-making study, Pharmabiz
 

8 March
 

Dr. Barton Childs, Who Studied Inherited Diseases, Is Dead at 93, NY Times
 

Therapy to Reduce Smoke Exposure Improves Birth Outcomes,Pediatrics
 

Brain 'wash out' may help premature babies, Pediatrics
 

International Women's Day call for labour deaths action, BBC
 

Is prenatal screening for rare diseases like spinal muscular atrophy too costly? Am. J. O & G
 

Women's Support Groups Make Dramatic Improvements On Neonatal Survival Rates, Medical News Today
 

Pregnant Women Falling Short On Nutrition, Nutrition & Dietetics
 

Boys and girls differ in genetic response to what mom eats, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
 

New information for fertility patients published, HFEA
 

7 March
 

Lessons at Indian Hospital About Births, NY Times
 

6 March
 

New test could reveal how much alcohol pregnant women have drunk over last fortnight, Daily Mail
 

New test to detect ovarian cancer, Daily Mail
 

Challenging The Theory Of Single Stem Cell For Blood Components, Cell Stem Cell
 

5 March
 

Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life, Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life, Am. Heart Ass.
 

Improving care for low-birth-weight infants, Eurekalert
 

Insulin Defects Linked to Impaired Female Reproduction, Endocrinology
 

Deceptive model: Stem cells of humans and mice differ more strongly than suspected, Cell Stem Cell
 

Kids born via IVF mostly faring well into adulthood, Fertility & Sterility

 

Successful treatment of periodontal disease lowered preterm birth incidences, Am. Ass. for Dental Research
 

4 March
 

African-American Women at Increased Risk for Weakened Heart Muscle at Childbirth, J. Am. College of Cardiology
 

3 March
 

New Prostate Cancer Guidelines: Routine Screening Still Unneeded, Wall Street Health Blog
 

Should you eat eggs when pregnant?, Guardian Blog
 

'I have a phobia of pregnancy', Guardian Blog
 

Jennifer Gunning obituary, Guardian

UN warns HIV/Aids leading cause of death in women, BBC
 

Asda to sell IVF drugs with £820 discount, Daily Mail
 

Challenges and Opportunities Facing Stem Cell Scientists, ScienceDaily
 

2 March
 

NHS 'must lessen trauma of miscarriages', Guardian
 

Can new super chemotherapy conquer ovarian cancer, Daily Mail
 

Stanford Scientists First To Identify Wide Variety Of Genetic Splicing In Embryonic Stem Cells, Medical News Today
 

Star and flower-shaped moulds tell stem cells what to be, NewScientist
 

Can delaying pregnancy cut early water break risk? O & G
 

MRI: Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosing Testicular Cancer, Am. J. Roentgenology
 

1 March
 

Breastfeeding protects children against peptic ulcer bacterium, Alphagalileo
 

Dietary Factors Influence Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates: New Study Shows Relationship Between Healthy Eating and Prolonged Survival, J. Am. Diet. Ass.
 

Assisted reproduction has no effect on birthing process or the baby's outcome, NTNU
 

AAAAI: Fetal Tobacco Exposure Promotes Asthma, AAAAI
 

Surrogacy behind the headlines, BioNews
 

Don't overstate the risks of drinking while pregnant, BioNews

 

Stem cell policy proposal good news for US research, BioNews
 

The cause of the next global recession, Jakarta Post
 

With pressures high, South Korean women put off marriage and childbirth, Washington Post
 

28 February
 

Double trouble for IVF mums, NZ Herald
 

Babies, Even When Premature, 'See' With Their Hands, PLoS ONE
 

Today's Kiwi male short on cash and babiesm, NZ Herald
 

Rules of Father Knows Best-era marriage no longer apply, Houston Chronicle
 

Sperm donor websites ‘put women at risk’, The Times
 

27 February
 

Country's infertility rate 'on the rise', China Daily
 

Six women over 55 'being considered for fertility treatment', The Telegraph
 

Blood Sugar Levels Once Considered Normal Are Not Safe For Baby, Mother, FASEB
 

Scientists Make Important Discovery In Gene Regulation, Molecular and Cellular Biology
 

26 February
 

Parents should be allowed to choose future children’s sex, argues ethics expert, Alphagalileo
 

The Psychologist focuses on pregnancy and motherhood, The Psychologist
 

How Bisphenol A Induces Epigenetic Changes In Pregnant Mice That Cause Hormonal Imbalance In The Later Life Of Female Progeny,FASEB

 

Can the NHS afford £400m IVF bill? Daily Mail
 

25 February
 

Good parenting triumphs over prenatal stress, Eurekalert
 

HIV drug that protects a fetus should be avoided for one year after childbirth, researchers say, PLoS Medicine
 

IVF Twins Face Greater Risk Of Neonatal Complications, BJOG
 

Extent of Lymph Node Resection Key to Endometrial CA Survival, The Lancet

Heart disease risk tied to mom's number of births, American Heart Journal

Unpacking Condensins' Function in Embryonic Stem Cells, J Cell Biol.
 

24 February
 

Effects of iodine supplements on maternal thyroid function studied, Epidemiology
 

Science, politics, and headlines in the home birth war, BMJ
 

Prevention: Older Women Are Not Likely to Benefit From Cervical Cancer Vaccine, NY Times
 

Pregnancy: Some Depression Relief, Without Drugs, NY Times
 

Catholic Bishops Work To Clarify Church Teachings On Assisted Reproductive Technology, Medical News
 

New NICE Guideline Aims To Promote Consistent Safety Standards For Donor Breast Milk, NICE
 

HPV Testing Less Stressful than Repeat Pap Smear, BMJ

23 February 

IVF less successful for Asian Americans: study, Reuters
 

IVF babies do fine, but their moms may be at risk, Reuters
 

Extending maternity leave to 20 weeks fully paid, Eurpean Parliament

Taiwan to offer fertility subsidies to boost low birth rate, Times

Overuse of extreme form of IVF may pass infertility to next generation, Yahoo News
 

Women delay starting a family until 30, Irish Examiner
 

Ovaries have not adjusted to many women's decision to delay having children, Washington Post
 

Low education and income linked to lone motherhood, Irish Times

Fertility clinics in Dubai forced to dispose of embryos, The National

Sex education 'not watered down,' BBC

22 February
 

New report points way to reduce preterm births and stillbirths, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
 

US single embryo transfers on the rise, BioNews
 

IVF may raise risk of diabetes, hypertension and cancer in later life, Guardian
 

How to make the best decisions when at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer, Eurekalert
 

ACP Advocate blog cited as best health policy/ethics Weblog, Eurekalert
 

MRI: Noninvasive diagnostic tool for diagnosing testicular cancer, Am. J. Roentgenology
 

Male Cancer Survivors' Quality Of Life Affected By Testosterone Deficiency, Cancer
 

Obesity linked to poor fertility, BBC

Continuous Application on Ovular Donation Bill, Israel National News
 

Yes to more kids, but...The Straits Times
 

Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors' quality of life, Cancer
 

Few differences in outcomes between open and laparoscopic prostate surgery,Journal of Urology
 

21 February
 

New OECD Guideline Study Concludes No Effects From Bisphenol A On The Nervous System, Medical News Today
 

Exclusive: Waiting times scandal of couples desperate to have a baby, Daily Record

Genetic health risks in children of assisted reproductive technology, AAAS
 

Haemorrhoids During Pregnancy & Birth, Medical news
 

US scientists warn of fraud of stem cell 'banks', AAAS
 

New blood test will show women's egg levels: report, PhysOrg
 

20 February

New tool illuminates connections between stem cells and cancer,AAAS
 

Survey reveals low level of condom consciousness, The Hindu
 

Designer babies we cannot begrudge, Times & Star
 

Catholic Bishops hold fast in rejecting fertility technology, Washington Post
 

If you could stop the biological clock, would you? Forbes
 

19 February

Minimally Invasive Techniques Beneficial for Uterine Fibroids, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
 

Linking up for better health care, BMJ
 

UF Veterinarians Say Dolphins Could Be Ideal Model To Study Human Cervical Cancer, AAAS
 

Contraceptive Shows No Effect on Cardiac Risk in PCOS, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
 

Gene Variant Associated With Premenstrual Syndrome, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
 

U.S. "tweaks" stem cell policy, Reuters
 

Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Adrenal Gland a Better Predictor of Preterm Birth, SMFM
 

Continental pulse, The Economist
 

Diabetes helps explain obesity-birth defect link, O & G
 

18 February

Most maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could be avoided, BMC Public Health
 

NIH stem cell guidelines should be modified, UCSF team reports, Science
 

Low-income urban mothers have high rate of postpartum depression, Pediatrics
 

CROI: Contraception affirmed safe, medpage today
 

Fed When Hungry, Premature Babies Go Home Sooner, The Cochrane Library
 

Newborn Training Has Mixed Effect in Developing Countries, New England Journal of Medicine
 

Vaginal birth can be OK after multiple C-sections, BJOG
 

17 February
 

Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality, Fertility & Sterility
Short-Term Heart Disease Risks Of Combination Menopausal Hormone Therapy Confirmed By WHI Data, Annals of Internal Medicine
AP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseases, Washington Post
Reports summarize surgery study results from Seoul National University, Department of Surgery,Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Obesity tied to poorer sperm quality, Fertility & Sterility
 

16 February

Fetal surgery continues to advance, Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
HIV drug resistance lasts about one year in women treated with nevirapine to prevent infant infection, PLoS Medicine

Later Introduction of Baby Foods Related to Lower Risk of Obesity Later in Life, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Developing Guidelines For Better Reporting Of Health Research, PLoS Medicine
 

15 February

Older mums must weigh risks, The Times
IVF boys have shorter fingers, may have fertility problems, BioNews
Back to the future, BioNews
Human Epigenome project launched, BioNews
Male 'Pill' on trial, The Telegraph
NICE Opens Consultation To Improve Care For Pregnant Women With Complex Social Factors, NICE

Accuracy of Postpartum Screening Tools Evaluated, Health Day
Neonatal and infant circumcision: Safe in the right hands, BioMed
Sterilization surgery not linked to sexual problems, BJOG
Mom's exercise has little impact on newborn weight, O & G
Factors Linked to Growth of Fetus in First Trimester and Subsequent Outcomes, JAMA
Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant, International Herald
RI-MUHC and McGill University teams receive $5M CIHR grant for environmental and reproductive health studies, Medical News
 

14 February

'An unknown baby's cord blood saved my life', BBC
Biologists image birth of blood-forming stem cells in embryo, Nature
 

13 February

The Biggest Loser: Maternal Obesity Puts a Load on Her Offspring That Lasts a Lifetime, FASEB
  

12 February

Epigenetic signals differ across alleles, The American Journal of Human Genetics
Drinking Milk During Pregnancy May Lower Baby's Risk of Multiple Sclerosis, American Academy of Neurology
  

11 February

IVF costs higher for older women: Australian study, Reuters
Lactation May Protect Women Against Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
Extremely premature babies show higher autism risk, Reuters
Benefits Outweigh Risks Associated With Newborn Screening for Disorder, Pediatrics
Prepregnancy, Obesity and Gestational Weight Gain Influence Risk of Preterm Birth, Epidemiology
Postpartum Depression: Signaled During Pregnancy? Child Dev.

10 February

Cervical Cancer: Regiment With New Drug Triapine Provides Both Significant Reduction in Cancer Disease and Cancer Control, Clinical Cancer Research
Prepregnancy, obesity and gestational weight gain influence risk of preterm birth, Epidemiology

Early Pregnancy Determines Late Outcomes, Journal of the American Medical Association

9 February 2010

Unplanned pregnancy warning to older women over 35 , BBC

What happens when surrogacy goes wrong: The recent Indiana surrogacy case in wider context, BioNews

Research Identifies Gene With Likely Role In Premenstrual Disorder, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Older Maternal Age Linked to Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes, Diabetes

8 February 2010

TV Review: 8 boys and wanting a girl, Bio News

Home sperm test-on-a-chip developed, BioNews

High fibre diets may affect fertility,BioNews

Discovered: the starting pistil for sperm, BioNews

A potent suppressor of endometrial cancer is revealed, Disease Models & Mechanisms

UC Davis study confirms link between advanced maternal age and autism, Autism Research

Antiretroviral therapy associated with increase in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa, PLoS Medicine

Estrogen hormone therapy linked to asthma in study, BMJ Thorax

Genes That Regulate Maternal Inflammatory Response, Bacterial Vaginosis and Preterm Birth Related,SMFM

7 February 2010

Are birth defects caused by IVF? The Express

Is the fertility time bomb really ticking? Telegraph

Experts warn of rising infertility in developing countries, BioNews

Test-tube boys may inherit fertility problems, Reproductive Biomedicine Online

6 February 2010

Method of delivery and pregnancy outcomes in Asia: the WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health 2007—08, The Lancet

Study finds higher risk of stillbirth in women with fibroids, SMFM

5 February 2010

Premature birth gene clue found, BBC

Performance of EU health care systems investigated in new study, Alphagalileo

Screening for short cervix could improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce preterm birth, SMFM

Moms' depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behavior in teens, Child Development

Vaccine to Protect Pregnant Women from Contracting Malaria? J. Mol. Biol.

Simple Test Can Help Predict and Diagnose Preeclampsia, SMFM

4 February 2010

Symptoms Poor Predictors of Ovarian Cancer,Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Ultrasound measurement of fetal adrenal gland a better predictor of preterm birth, SMFM

3 February 2010

Obese Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment Advised Not To Attempt Rapid Weight Loss, Updates in Infertility Treatment

2 February 2010

Cedars-Sinai Researchers: Fat Behaves Differently In Patients With Polycistic Ovary Syndrome, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism