Supplements are insufficient; promising portable ultrasound device

According to a study recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Researchers found that the supplement that contained target doses for six important nutrients was more expensive and required more tablets per serving. It was the first women’s health story last week.

Another top story involved a low-cost, battery-powered portable device used to perform blind ultrasound scans. The device, which can be used without prior medical knowledge and requires only brief training, demonstrated a sensitivity of 91.7% in detecting a pre-specified complication of pregnancy.

Read these articles and more on women’s health below:

Few dietary supplements in the US provide key nutrients for pregnancy

Almost no dietary supplements available in the United States provide essential nutrients at the doses required for pregnant women, which may put you at risk of insufficient nutrient intake from food alone, the researchers reported. Learn more.

Blind ultrasound scans with low-cost portable device identify high-risk pregnancies

According to the study results, blinded ultrasound scans performed by operators without formal training using a low-cost, portable, battery-powered device resulted in high sensitivity and specificity for complications of high-risk pregnancy. Learn more.

Cannabis warning sign policies not linked to reduced use during pregnancy

According to the results of a study published in Open JAMA Network. Learn more.

Prenatal lifestyle interventions may reduce gestational weight gain

According to data published in Open JAMA Network. Learn more.

covid-19 vaccination unrelated to change in ovarian reserve for women seeking fertility treatment

According to a retrospective cohort study published in Open JAMA Network. Learn more.