Could stem cells offer a treatment for lung injury?

Could stem cells offer a treatment for lung injury?

Researchers have found that a drug designed to release stem cells into the bloodstream may actually treat some forms of lung injury. The drug, called Plerixafor, is used around the world to fight some types of cancer but a new study suggests it may also protect...
All about ultrasound scans in pregnancy

All about ultrasound scans in pregnancy

For decades, ultrasounds have provided millions of expectant parents with peace of mind as they get a glimpse of their unborn baby for the first time. In recent times, they have become a more popular option for parents looking to track their baby’s progress even...
Too hot to sleep – keeping cool during pregnancy

Too hot to sleep – keeping cool during pregnancy

For most, the summer sun is a welcome break from our variable British weather but for mums-to-be, the heat wave brings certain risks and challenges. With temperatures soaring, pregnant women can experience swelling, increased body temperatures and greater sensitivity...
Crochet octopuses help premature babies

Crochet octopuses help premature babies

Sleeping inside an incubator might seem like a lonely way to start life, but now premature babies can enjoy some much-needed cuddly companionship from an early age. Volunteers have begun crocheting soft octopuses for premature babies over the past few years, with...
Placenta Encapsulation and Cord Blood Banking

Placenta Encapsulation and Cord Blood Banking

If you’re a health conscious expectant parent, you’ve probably heard about placenta encapsulation – an emerging process that purportedly harnesses the organ’s power to boost a mother’s health post-birth. But what’s involved in the process? Is placenta encapsulation...

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