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New test to spot ectopic pregnancies
By Liz Stansfield on 27/11/2009 12:36:36
Protein level link could help early diagnosis
the foetus develops outside the womb.The study suggests the link between activin B and these pregnancies could help develop a much simpler test.At the moment, testing for ectopic pregnancies requires ultrasounds and several blood tests, estimated to cost
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DIY sperm count kit could be on the way
By Liz Stansfield on 17/02/2010 15:44:45
Good news for trying-to-conceive couples, a home testing kit might be in the works
A reliable DIY sperm count testing kit to do at home could soon be hitting the market.Dutch scientists have developed a small device containing an electronic chip that can count the spermatozoa as they move through a mircochannel, giving the tester
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Ten female soldiers fall pregnant in Afghanistan
By Liz Stansfield on 23/11/2009 15:38:04
Over 100 pregnancy tests requested on the front line since April
Ten female soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been sent home after falling pregnant. While strict Army rules ban intimate relationships between staff, it’s been revealed a massive 100 tests have been requested by female soldiers since April
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Dads don’t have to be named
By Liz Stansfield on 11/11/2009 11:57:47
Plans to make unmarried mums name the daddy have been abandoned
men take a paternity test if there was a dispute over who the father was has also been shelved, with ministers opting for the test to only go ahead if both the mum and potential dad agree to take it. The turnaround comes five months on from
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Travel item
By Liz Stansfield on 17/11/2009 13:55:12
On the go couldn’t be easier with our mum tested travel goodies
Need to know the best travel item for tots on the move? Our mums have got the answersGet on the go this year with our round up of travel essentials for babies and toddlers to make life that little bit easier.
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School pupils think Buzz Lightyear was the first man on the moon!
By Liz Stansfield on 16/03/2010 16:42:41
Survey reveals children’s hilarious answers to science questions
One in ten school pupils believe Toy Story fave Buzz Lightyear was the first man on the moon according to a new survey.Birmingham City council looked at school science test papers by both primary and secondary school children, and found that 10
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Mum jailed for ill son con
By Liz Stansfield on 25/01/2010 13:10:54
A mother admitted child cruelty after pretending son was severely ill
her son, now 8, suffered from diabetes, food allergies, cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy, making doctors perform over 300 medical procedures, including blood tests and intravenous treatments.Mrs Hayden-Johnson found national attention from her
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Mother of seven surrogate babies pregnant again
By Liz Stansfield on 06/01/2010 16:20:26
Baby on the way for mum who vowed to us, 'never again'
again with a embryo from another couple-the first time she has carried a child not from her own eggs.Telling the Daily Mail she was “absolutely ecstatic” after a home pregnancy test revealed her news, Jill is hoping for twins: “'I hope it is. I have
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Newborn baby is the youngest ever to have keyhole surgery
By Liz Stansfield on 31/03/2010 17:27:48
Medical history for four-week-old with appendicitis
and swollen stomach. After countless tests she was taken into theatre, where doctors discovered she had appendicitis, joining just 100 recorded cases of babies with the condition.Doctors at Tooting Hospital in South London used miniaturised technology
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BP recall face painting kits that ‘caused health problems’
By Liz Stansfield on 23/06/2010 12:02:35
World cup face paint kit withdrawn after children suffered skin irritations
applying the paints.Initial tests on the face paints showed the packs failed to meet toy safety and cosmetic product regulations.With England playing today, there are sure to be lots of painted faces. Do double-check whether your face paint kit is one
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