Lying down during the early stages of childbirth may slow progress, according to a new systematic review. Researchers found that the first stage of labor was significantly shorter for women who kneel, ...

Upright labour Staying upright during first stage labour reduces the chance of having a caesarean by 29 per cent, a new study has found. An updated Cochrane Review of evidence on the topic provides ...

It was a perfectly simple question, but it stumped Dr. Carlos Mendez- Bauer. Sixteen years ago, his wife was in labor with their first baby. She asked to get out of bed to go to the bathroom. Her ...

Pioneering with purpose Leo Cancer Care’s Grace system, currently available for research and discussion purposes only, will deliver X-ray radiation therapy to patients in the upright position.

In upright radiotherapy, the patient is treated in an upright position and rotated in front of a static treatment beam. (Courtesy: Leo Cancer Care) As new and improved radiotherapy technologies emerge ...

A cutting-edge brain imaging platform that integrates upright PET scanning, an augmented reality (AR) headset, and motion tracking enables researchers to study brain function in a more natural and ...

The rules imposed on airline passengers continue to generate confusion. After reading Bobbi Barlow, of Daytona Beach, Florida, asks: "Can you explain why the seat backs must be in their most upright ...