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A new study has identified markers of maternal stress—both physical and psychological—that may influence a baby’s sex and the likelihood of preterm birth.
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Misidentification among multiple-birth infants in the NICU increases their risk of medical errors, a study by Columbia physicians has found.
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Barring ovarian cancer surgery at low-volume hospitals could limit access to care for many rural and underserved patients, a new study has found.
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Deaths from suicide and overdose are left out of most estimates of maternal mortality, but in a new paper, Columbia researchers argue that these deaths represent a large and growing problem.
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- July 22, 2014
Patients considering morcellation should be counseled about the prevalence of cancerous and precancerous conditions prior to undergoing the procedure.
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- July 17, 2014
Study suggests that preventing infection in pregnancy may potentially reduce risk of schizophrenia.
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- June 4, 2014
Psychological stress is harmful to sperm quality, affecting its concentration, appearance, and ability to fertilize an egg.
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- May 5, 2014
Midwifes from Columbia University School of Nursing are working in Bangladesh to reduce that country's maternal death rate.
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- April 24, 2014
Randy Bruno, Alla Grishok, and three visiting international scientists have been named 2014 Schaefer Research Scholars.
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- April 23, 2014
An obstetrics & gynecology faculty member has created a unique simulation-based assessment tool for medical and residency education.
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- February 18, 2014
Dr. Arnold P. Advincula has been named vice chair of women's health in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC and chief of gynecology at the Sloane Hospital for Women at NYP.
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- February 12, 2014
CUMC researchers have found direct evidence of a link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal airway hyperresponsiveness, a hallmark of asthma.
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- February 4, 2014
Nearly half a million women die each year of heart disease and stroke. Here are seven lifestyle changes to help lower your risk.
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- January 21, 2014
Mailman researchers find text message reminders increase flu vaccination rates in pregnant women.
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