Mother Battles Two Rare Cancers in Just Six Weeks
Hayley Shaw, a 44-year-old mother from the UK, faces an extraordinary health battle after being diagnosed with two rare cancers—uterine cancer and hairy cell leukaemia—within six weeks. Following debilitating symptoms, she underwent a hysterectomy and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Hayley’s story highlights the emotional toll of cancer, the impact on her family, and the importance of community support during health crises.
Study Finds Perinatal COVID-19 Exposure May Impact Children’s Development and Respiratory Health
A recent study led by the University of Bristol reveals that children exposed to COVID-19 during pregnancy or shortly after birth may face long-term effects on development and respiratory health. Published in eClinicalMedicine, the research shows that exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the womb or as newborns can lead to delays in social development and increased risk of breathing problems. Dr. Ela Chakkarapani highlights the importance of monitoring children’s development and lung function to address potential risks associated with perinatal exposure to the virus.
Growing Mini Organs from Amniotic Fluid Cells Could Revolutionize Prenatal Medicine
The potential to grow miniature organs from cells found in amniotic fluid could revolutionize prenatal medicine, offering the possibility of treating health defects in fetuses before they are born. Researchers have successfully cultivated mini organs from tissue-specific stem cells extracted from amniotic fluid during active pregnancies, a groundbreaking development that could pave the way for monitoring and treating congenital conditions before birth.
Groundbreaking Advancement in Pre-Eclampsia Study with ‘Mini-Placentas’
Cambridge lab researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in the study of pre-eclampsia by growing ‘mini-placentas’ in a laboratory setting. This development could potentially lead to a better understanding of the condition, which affects about six in 100 first pregnancies….