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Freya Biosciences has received a $10.4 million strategic investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with $1.4 million additional financing from current investor Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO). Freya Biosciences has confirmed that the funds will be used to develop microbial immunotherapies for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) to address pre-term [...]

BrightHeart has announced it has received FDA clearance for its first artificial intelligence (AI) software, designed to transform prenatal ultrasound evaluations of the foetal heart.   Foetal heart ultrasounds exams are essential for detecting congenital heart defects (CHDs), which are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 1 in 100 newborns. However, misdetection or [...]

Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new data. A research team found that children exposed to the antiseizure drug lamotrigine in utero were at no additional risk for autism or intellectual disability compared with those exposed [...]

With year-on-year record breaking global temperatures, a new study provides a comprehensive summary of the published literature on the risks of rising heat exposure during pregnancy. In the largest systematic review of its kind, researchers reviewed 198 studies that assessed the impact of heat on maternal, foetal, and neonatal health, across 66 countries. The team found [...]

A new study has identified multiple chemical exposures that firefighters face on the job that could increase their risk of developing breast cancer. It’s well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job. However, most [...]

A new study found that pregnant people in Massachusetts who made multiple unscheduled hospital visits during their pregnancy were 46 per cent more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity than those who sought limited or no emergency care during pregnancy. Frequent hospital visits during pregnancy could be a sign that a pregnant person will encounter [...]

The first surgery in the world using a robotic-assisted minimally invasive method for genital prolapse has been shown to be successful, according to new anaylsis. If a woman's pelvic floor is severely weakened, the uterus and vagina may descend.  As a result, affected women suffer from prolapse symptoms and possibly bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. [...]

In recent weeks, the shutdown of the HFR reactor, along with other planned maintenance on reactors that produce Molybdenum-99, resulted in significant production issues for the supply of key materials used in the treatment of breast cancer.  One area that has been particularly affected by this is cancer staging, which relies heavily on the radioactive [...]

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy participated in a roundtable discussion with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) and its member companies as part of the Choose New Jersey governor-led economic mission to the United Kingdom. The visit aimed to strengthen New Jersey’s ties with British partners, with a focus on advancing collaboration in the [...]

Femtech World is set to recognise game-changing menstrual health innovations at its second annual awards event. The Menstrual Health Innovation award recognises companies and individuals who have shown remarkable innovation and dedication to advancing menstrual health. Shortlisted entries will have made a significant impact by developing products, services or technologies that improve menstrual care, break [...]