How do drugs for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women affect fetal and infant outcomes?doi:10.1002/cca.679Juliana Ester Martin-LopezJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Drug abuse has become a global health crisis, with the World Health Organization estimating that1 in 20 people suffer from substance use disorder. With this widespread issue comes an important question: do drugs affect your mental health? The answer is yes – and it’s not just about physical...
"A bunch of these drugs were found to be toxic," recalls Raymond D. Woosley, MD, PhD, vice president of the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Woosley said researchers gradually came to see that the cases of side effects they were seeing were largely [...
How long does it normally take to get pregnant? No one can sayexactlyhow long it'll take to become pregnant, since so many factors come into play. Some people may conceive immediately, while others may need fertility treatments. In general, it may take more time if you're older, havelif...
Almost anyone with a womb can have uterine fibroids. But still, some factors can increase the likelihood of developing these tumors that may affect pregnancy. Weight:There is a connection between higher weight and a higher risk of having fibroids due to elevated levels of estrogen. ...
But most of us don’t know anything about how these substances actually work. How can various compounds impact the way we physically feel, think, and even behave? Sara Garofalo explains how some drugs can alter the communication between cells in the brain....
What other drugs will affect Plan B One-Step? Certain other medications can make levonorgestrel less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Do not take this medicine without telling your doctor or pharmacist that you are using any of the following medications: ...
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When a couple starts looking for a pregnancy, sometimes it does not come as soon as desired. However, the probability of pregnancy per menstrual cycle, in a young couple, is only about 25%. Therefore, it is common to take a few months to achieve pregnanc
Don't chug liquids before taking a pregnancy test. Doing this can dilute hCG levels in your urine and lead to a false negative result. Some medications, like prescription fertility drugs, might mess up the pregnancy test. Your health care provider may recommend getting tested in the office for...