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Surgeon who accidentally removed baby’s bladder found guilty

The surgeon who accidentally removed the bladder of a baby during surgery has been found guilty of misconduct by the General Medical Council.
Dr. Pierina Kapur, a consultant pediatric surgeon, was found guilty of professional misconduct by the General Medical Council (GMC) this week.
Dr. Kapur, 43, operated on Baby A in October 2008, after the seven-week-old [...]

Woman who received ovary transplant has second child

A woman has become the first in the world to give birth to a second child after an ovary transplant.
Medical doctor Stinne Bergholdt has become the first woman in the world to successfully give birth twice after having her fertility restored with the transplant of frozen ovarian tissue.
Dr. Bergholdt, of Odense, Denmark, gave birth to [...]

Father plays important role in future health of baby

A father’s lifestyle and age likely play an important role in the future health of his child.
When it comes to pregnancy, women get all the press. After all, they carry most of the burden, right? Media constantly tells pregnant women to avoid certain foods, keep certain habits and maintain certain routines.
But should the father be relegated [...]

More Than 200 Chemicals Found in Cord Blood

A new cord blood report released by the Environmental Working Group is adding fuel to the fire, finding that babies could be exposed to more than 100 chemicals before they are even born.
Cord blood is the blood remaining in the placenta and umbilical cord after birth.  EWG studied the cord blood of ten minority newborns [...]

Pregnancy protein may reduce risk of breast cancer

The pregnancy protein AFP may play a direct role in the fight against breast cancer according to new research.
New research out of Albany Medical College in New York may hold an important key to fighting breast cancer.
The study, set to appear in the December issue of Cancer Prevention Research, found that a pregnancy protein called [...]

Mums-to-Be Sparkle in White at Charity Auction

Both mums-to-be Jennifer Ellison and Natasha Kaplinsky sparkled in white, flowing dresses at the  Emeralds and Ivy Ball last night.
Although Jennifer and Natasha are several months apart in their pregnancies, they both chose to wear loose and flowing white gowns for the charity event. Natasha’s baby bump was completely covered and you probably would haven’t [...]

Annual Pap Smears May Be Thing of the Past

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced its new cervical cancer screening recommendations today, stating that annual pap smears may no longer be necessary.
The group recommended that women start getting cervical cancer screenings at age 21, instead of age 18 which has been the protocol for a number of years.  They also said that [...]

5-year-old Noah Biorkman - Pause for a very worthwhile cause

Noah Biorkman, a 5-tear-old toddler whom you’ve never met would like your wishes and prayers. Perhaps your time, and a card or note if you can spare the postage cost.
Noah’s mother has launched a radio appeal for well-wishers to send early Christmas Cards to her son.
Noah is fighting terminal cancer, diagnosed with Stage IV [...]

Simon Cowell of X Factor fame shows his altruistic side

The X Factor judge Simon Cowell is famed for his no-nonsense, sometimes seen as arrogant and scathing on-camera personality, however showing a character of more depth and complexity in an altruistic move he donated £100k, ($164k) to help save the life of a 18-month-old cancer-stricken toddler.
Sophie Atay from Gateshead is now able to afford the [...]

Notes left behind: Elena Desserich’s dying notes of comfort

Elena Desserich, 5 years old, left behind notes for her family when she knew she was dying of brain cancer.
Elena hid the hundreds of notes everywhere in the house, the first were found in a backpack. Others were hidden between books, in the corner of dresser drawers, between dishes in the china cabinet or [...]

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