Pregnant Woman's Placenta Damaged by Zika Virus – PrecisionVaccinations (press release)
01/20/2018
PrecisionVaccinations (press release)Pregnant Woman's Placenta Damaged by Zika VirusPrecisionVaccinations (press release)A new, limited research study is suggesting that the Zika virus damages a pregnant mother's placenta, which then negatively impacts the baby's development. This animal-based research found the Zika virus infection caused placental tissues to become …

Decoded: How Zika virus impairs foetal development – Business Standard
01/20/2018
TheHealthSiteDecoded: How Zika virus impairs foetal developmentBusiness StandardThe findings showed that Zika virus induces high levels of inflammation in the blood vessels of the uterus and damages placental villi, the branch-like growths that help transfer oxygen and nutrients from maternal blood to the fetus. This damage may …Here is how Zika impairs foetal developmentTheHealthSiteStudy finds Zika infection during pregnancy may disrupt fetal oxygen supplypharmabiz.comall 4 news articles »

UWI Research Days tackles Zika, pollution and crime – Jamaica Observer
01/20/2018
Jamaica ObserverUWI Research Days tackles Zika, pollution and crimeJamaica ObserverThe University of the West Indies, Mona Campus and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) have again urged businesses to utilise evidence from research to build and grow their markets. Chairperson of The UWI Mona Research Days Steering …

Impact of the Zika Contraception Access Network (Z-CAN) for Women in Puerto Rico Highlighted in The Lancet Public … – Markets Insider
01/18/2018
Impact of the Zika Contraception Access Network (Z-CAN) for Women in Puerto Rico Highlighted in The Lancet Public …Markets InsiderATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In 2016 during the Zika virus outbreak, Puerto Rico had the highest number of Zika infections in the United States, a high rate of unintended pregnancy and limited access to contraception, including …and more »