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A New Way to Predict Neurodevelopment in Infants

July 19, 2018

Growth and Development·Research Findings

Three out of every two thousand infants born in developed countries suffer from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is brain damage that occurs due to a lack of oxygen. Hypothermia therapy (also known as cooling therapy) has proven to be a reliable method for preventing neurological damage in infants. Several methods are available to evaluate HIE

Effects of walking speeds and carrying techniques in Pregnant women

Simple Ways to Prevent Pelvic Floor Disorders

July 18, 2018

Maternity·Research Findings

About 25 percent of women in the United States suffer from pelvic floor disorders (PFD), which include pelvic organ prolapse (POP), urinary incontinence (UI), and fecal incontinence (FI). Pelvic floor disorders occur when the pelvic muscles are no longer able to support the abdominal organs. Risk factors for pelvic floor disorders include childbirth, aging, being