After the delivery of a baby, the umbilical cord is traditionally clamped and cut. However, delayed cord clamping (DCC) allows for some of the blood in the cord and placenta to flow back to the baby.
Currently, there are less than 600 diagnosed cases of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in South Africa, but experts believe that this number represents only a fraction of the actual cases.
Advances in adult stem cell research and their clinical application prompted interest in their use in assisted reproduction.
After losing a pregnancy, there are many unanswered questions. As humans, we may want answers because that helps us navigate the future with more certainty.
NIPT has increasingly become part of routine prenatal screening due to its many benefits.
Explore the potential of Wharton's jelly in the repair of cleft palates, and how it could revolutionise current surgical approaches.
Chromosomal aneuploidies are the most common cause of first-trimester miscarriage, accounting for approximately 50% of spontaneous abortions.
Newborn screening is a worldwide recognised public health measure aimed at the early screening, diagnosis and management of selected metabolic diseases.
Discover how pre-implantation genetic screening can reduce the risk of miscarriage and genetic conditions during IVF.
The first step in developing the most appropriate treatment plan for a patient with dry eye disease (DED) is to correctly categorise the stage and type of DED the patient exhibits using the available technology. Then address the patient’s symptoms using the appropriate evidence-based therapies.
