Monthly Archives: February 2012

A survey carried out among 250 pregnant women showed that 24 percent of them do not feel adequately informed by their gynaecologist, and almost half do not take part in any prenatal course. The study, prepared by the Head of … Continue reading →

The percentage of caesarean section deliveries at New York City hospitals increased from 26.6% of all births in 2003 to 28.6% in 2004, according to a report released on Monday by the Public Advocate for the City of New York, … Continue reading →

Concentrations of the biomarkers CA125, human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), and mesothelin began to rise 3 years before clinical diagnosis of ovarian cancer, according to a new study published online December 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. … Continue reading →

The Obama administration Friday issued draft guidelines limiting federal funding for embryonic stem cell research to cells derived from unused embryos created for fertility treatments and willingly donated by patients who have given written consent, the Washington Post reports. Although … Continue reading →