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Pregnant Women with Fatty Liver Disease Face Worse Outcomes
Pregnant women with the metabolic condition known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have more than four times the risk of serious adverse maternal-fetal outcomes.
Microbiome Therapy Protects Against Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis
A product containing healthy vaginal bacteria has proved effective against recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV), an extremely common vaginal infection that is associated with preterm birth, HIV infection and problems with in vitro fertilization.
Confronting COVID-19: Donors’ Generosity Put to Use at Lightning Speed Across UCSF
Vigorously embracing their leadership roles, our faculty members are coming together to tackle this public health crisis from all angles.
What We Know and Don’t Know About Coronavirus and Pregnancy
Pregnant women are at higher risk for many infections, but the risks of COVID-19 to mother and baby are not yet clear. UCSF experts share what we know and don’t know about COVID-19’s effects on pregnancy, the possibility of in utero transmission, and advice for pregnant women.
In Utero Stem Cell Transplants, Enzyme Replacement May Offer New Treatments for Deadly Metabolic Disorders
Administering stem cell or enzyme therapy in utero may be a path to alleviating some congenital diseases that often result in losing a pregnancy, according to a new study in mice by UCSF researchers. They showed that stem cells can enter the fetal brain during prenatal development and make up for cells that fail to make an essential protein.
Acid Reflux Drug Is a Surprising Candidate to Curb Preterm Birth
The study also identified 12 other FDA-approved drugs that are deemed safe in pregnancy.
Five Years After Abortion, Nearly All Women Say It Was the Right Decision, Study Finds
Five years after having an abortion, over 95 percent of the women in a landmark UCSF study said it was the right decision for them.
Young Women Still May Be Getting Unnecessary Pelvic Exams
Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing the tests.
The End of Infertility Is in Sight
Advances in medicine and public health have dramatically extended the lifespan of hearts, lungs, and other vital organs. But for women, the ovaries remain a stubborn exception. That may soon change, says fertility expert Marcelle Cedars.
Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing, Researchers Say Abortion Law Will Harm Women’s Health
The brief surveys evidence from more than 20 studies on the safety of abortion, the harms of denying women abortions when they seek them, and what happens when abortion providers are required to obtain admitting privileges.
