Ovarian cancer is difficult to treat because it often spreads throughout the peritoneal cavity, making it challenging to deliver therapy precisely where it is needed. Standard approaches rely on surgery and systemic treatments that struggle to reach microscopic disease and […]
Implant Delivers Targeted Ovarian Cancer Therapy Directly Inside the Peritoneal Cavity Read More »
Many complications in high risk pregnancies go undetected because standard ultrasound exams provide only brief snapshots of fetal health rather than continuous information. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that aims
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Patients with recurrent ovarian cancer often face limited treatment options because tumors become resistant to chemotherapy and spread throughout the abdominal cavity. Systemic immunotherapies can help some patients, but high dose cytokines such as interleukin 2 are too toxic when
A multidisciplinary team at Politecnico di Milano in Italy has developed BAMBI (Balloon Against Maternal BleedIng), a low-cost medical device designed to stop postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—a leading cause of maternal death in low-resource regions. The device is now entering clinical
Understanding the placenta is critical to improving maternal and fetal health, yet studying it has long been a challenge. Access to early-stage placental tissue is limited, and animal models often fail to replicate human biology. Researchers at the University of
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A new study from the University of California, San Diego introduces a non-hormonal hydrogel that may help reverse vaginal tissue damage caused by menopause. Designed specifically for intravaginal use, the biomaterial could offer a safer and more accessible alternative to
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A new device developed at Cornell University could transform assisted reproductive technology by automating a delicate step in fertility treatment. The innovation uses vibration-induced flow to separate cumulus cells from oocytes, a process known as cumulus removal, which is essential
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For many new parents, breastfeeding isn’t just a physical challenge—it’s an emotional guessing game. Is the baby getting enough milk? Is my supply sufficient? These questions often go unanswered, leading to stress, early weaning, and a reliance on formula that
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A study from Washington University in St. Louis reveals that sleep variability—captured via wearable devices—may help predict preterm birth risk. Researchers analyzed actigraphy data from 665 pregnant individuals, focusing on sleep duration, timing, and consistency during the first two trimesters.
