Preoperative hormonal therapy not linked to improved sperm retrieval in non-obstructive azoospermia
Hormone Shots Before Surgery Don’t Boost Sperm Retrieval in Infertile Men
This retrospective non-randomized series of 152 patients with non-obstructive azoospermia compared preoperative hormonal therapy to no thera…
For men with severe infertility, adding hormone therapy before a key surgery may not increase the chances of finding sperm.
Elgheriany Reproductive Immunology Framework addresses immune interpretation in recurrent implantation failure and pregnancy loss
Why So Many IVF Cycles Fail — and What Timing Has to Do With It
This systematic review during conceptual framework development evaluates the Elgheriany Reproductive Immunology Framework (ERIF) for patient…
A new framework explains why immune-based IVF treatments often fail by showing that timing and patient selection are critical for success.
Pilot retrospective case control study of congenital heart disease in maternal-infant dyads
Babies’ Hearts and Placentas May Be Linked in Ways We Never Knew
This pilot retrospective case control study examined placental and neonatal parameters in maternal-infant dyads with congenital heart diseas…
A small study suggests babies with heart defects may have less-developed placentas, hinting at a hidden link in pregnancy health.
Follicular fluid bacterial DNA linked to IVF fertilization failure in exploratory cohort
Tiny Bacteria in Your Eggs May Quietly Affect IVF Success
An exploratory cohort study of 24 women undergoing IVF/ICSI found that total bacterial load positivity was higher in follicular fluid sample…
The fluid surrounding your eggs during IVF may contain bacteria that could interfere with fertilization — and two follicles in the same woma…
Systematic review examines placental biology and social context in Black and African American women with pregnancy complications
The Organ That Records Stress, Racism, and Poverty — Before Birth
This systematic review investigates factors including placental biology, genetic variation, and socioeconomic exposures among Black and Afri…
The placenta records stress, racism, and poverty before birth, shaping higher complication rates for Black women through biology shaped by t…
In a retrospective cohort, blastocyst cleavage, compaction, and quality patterns were evaluated for associations with live birth rates
The First 24 Hours of an Embryo's Life Predict IVF Success
This retrospective time-lapse cohort study analyzed 3,103 transferred autologous blastocysts to assess how early morphological features rela…
The way an embryo behaves in its very first cell divisions may signal its chances of becoming a baby, giving IVF specialists more informatio…
Placental pathology features associated with preterm delivery and adverse outcomes in singleton pregnancies
Placenta Clues Reveal Why Some Babies Arrive Too Early
An observational review of 3,723 singleton placentas found preterm delivery was associated with lower fetal birth weight, placental weight, …
Doctors now see distinct placenta patterns that explain why some babies arrive too early, helping them understand and prevent preterm labor.
Combined exercise shows highest probability of reducing inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors
The Right Exercise Fights Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
This systematic review with Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated aerobic, resistance, combined, and low-intensity exercise in 1,925 brea…
Combined aerobic and resistance training most effectively reduced inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors, offering a personalized p…
Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women
Discrimination Linked to Baby's Low Weight and Mom's Mood
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,473,417 participants assessed associations between self-reported interpersonal racial discrimi…
Experiencing racism during pregnancy is a serious health risk that doctors must address to keep moms and babies safe.
Prospective cohort study assesses biomarkers for predicting spontaneous preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies
Can blood tests predict preterm birth months before symptoms appear?
This prospective cohort study enrolled 2272 pregnant women in the United Kingdom to investigate biomarkers for spontaneous preterm birth.
Blood tests detecting RNA fragments can predict early preterm birth months before symptoms appear, with added data on microbes and immune re…
In breast cancer patients, centre B generated additional patient-centred outcome-adjusted life years at lower cost compared to centre A
New Scorecard Shows Which Hospitals Give Best Value
This proof-of-concept cohort study evaluated 330 patients with breast cancer across two healthcare centres over 12 months.
A new scorecard finally lets patients compare hospital value by measuring recovery speed and pain relief alongside survival rates and costs.
Predictors of antenatal care utilization among women of reproductive age in Somalia include maternal education and residence
What Stops Somali Mothers from Getting Lifesaving Pregnancy Care?
This systematic review evaluated predictors of antenatal care (ANC) utilization among women of reproductive age in Somalia.
Understanding *why* women miss essential pregnancy checkups is the first critical step to saving lives.