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Boys born with undescended testicles more likely to develop cancer
Boys with undescended testes have 2.4 times the risk of adult testicular cancer compared to unaffected boys, according to new research.
Maternal depression linked to babies’ brain development
Women with depression and anxiety during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with altered brain development, a study suggests.
Tiny rise predicted for Scotland’s midwifery and nursing workforce
Midwife and nurse numbers are projected to rise by less than 0.01% over the next year, according to figures released by the Scottish Government.
Maternity unit closures highlighted in new data
New research published today (28 August) shows that nearly half of England’s maternity units closed to new mothers at some point in 2017.
Have your say on NHS Wales pay
The pay consultation for NHS Wales is still open and RCM members are invited to accept or reject the proposal via a consultation.
Low birthweight linked to metabolic disorders
Findings from research in China suggest that nutrition in early life is linked to obesity, diabetes and hypertension later in life.
Baby born in coastguard helicopter
A Newquay coastguard helicopter doubled up as a maternity unit when a woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy some 14,000ft above Cornwall.
CS postcode lottery
According to research published today (21 August), responses to maternal requests for CS (MRCS) are varied and differ greatly in NHS trusts and boards across the UK.
RCN CEO to step down
The chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, Janet Davies, will be stepping down from her position at the end of August.