A pessary is a device that can help support the pelvic organs and hold them in place. A user inserts it through the vagina to manage symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs ...

Insertion of a safe, low-cost cervical pessary during the midtrimester of pregnancy in women who are at a high risk for preterm birth (those with a short cervix) significantly reduces the likelihood ...

A Chennai hospital and gynaecologist have been held liable for negligence after a premature baby lost all five fingers on his right hand to gangrene. The district consumer disputes redressal ...

The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held a city-based hospital and a gynaecologist accountable for medical negligence, ordering them to jointly pay Rs 23.65 lakh — ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...

Premature delivery is the leading cause of death in newborns. However, according to a study published Online First in The Lancet, pregnant women who are at high risk for preterm birth (those with a ...

The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain ...

Preterm birth or birth before 37 weeks of gestation, is a major global health concern, significantly contributing to infant mortality and long-term health issues. According to the World Health ...