Surgeon wants seat as trustee Aug 26, 2010
As a hospital trustee, Hartsaw said shed like to see an increased accountability for how money is spent, especially toward some of the clinic services such as entomology, obstetrics and orthopedics. We need to watch carefully to make sure all of taxpayer money is well spent, she said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ob/Gyn Group Backs HPV Vaccines for 11-12 Year Olds Aug 25, 2010
The recommendations, published in the group's journal Obstetrics ology, back existing U.S. government guidelines ... com/tyx58m Obstetrics ology, September 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
State Capitol week in review Aug 25, 2010
The chairman of the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was credited with leading the effort of obtaining the grant. He has introduced many innovations in telemedicine at UAMS, and during a demonstration he displayed ultra sound images of babies from outlying regions of the state. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
In vitro fertilization test helps gauge success Aug 23, 2010
"Deciding whether to have another IVF treatment after the first one has failed is a very, very challenging decision," said Dr. Mylene Yao, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford's School of Medicine who led the team of researchers that developed the test. "The treatments are expensive and physically and emotionally consuming. I wanted to help support patients by giving them the best information available to make their decision.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Dr. David Henry Vroon, 70: ‘The force behind Grady's clinical laboratory' Aug 23, 2010
Bhagirath Majmudar, a professor of pathology and associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory University, called Dr. Vroon "the force" behind Grady's clinical lab. "His name is deeply ingrained in every wall of the clinical lab," he wrote in an e-mail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Scott & White CEO retiring in 2011 Aug 21, 2010
He is a professor in the and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pryor has been chief medical officer of Scott & White since 2005 and chief operating officer since August 2007. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
200 years ago, health care a priority Aug 21, 2010
Jackson was a hard-striving man and would see the work is not all done, said Dr. Hannah Jackson Parker, 42, who completed her residency in obstetrics at MGH. There are still inequalities in health care, still populations that do not have the same access to achieve the health outcomes that others do across the world. To Warren and Jackson, solving that problem begins with one step: Above all, they wrote of those less fortunate, he suffers from the want of that first requisite in sickness, a kind... (Boston Globe)
'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights Aug 20, 2010
"Our findings strengthen the message to patients that the pill will only work if it is taken every day. Weight does not seem to have an impact on suppression of ovulation, but consistency of pill-taking does," principal investigator Dr. Carolyn Westhoff, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the family planning division at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, said in a medical center news release ... The study appears in the August issue of Obstetrics &... (AZCentral -- Health)
Scientists Closer to Finding What Causes the Birth of a Fat Cell Aug 19, 2010
Co-authors on the study, all from Ohio State, included Taryn Summerfield of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Douglas Kniss of the departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biomedical Engineering; and Avner Friedman of the Mathematical Biosciences Institute and the Department of Mathematics. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Pediatric urologist performs innovative procedure for girls with rare vaginal defects Aug 19, 2010
In these cases, Dr. Baker teams up with Dr. Ellen Wilson, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern and Children's. "In general, vaginal birth defects are something young women suffer from silently it is so personal. It's not something they want to talk about, which makes it harder to resolve. This isn't a common problem, but it's a serious one that doesn't receive much attention," Dr. Baker said. (EurekAlert!)
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk Aug 17, 2010
Many swingers, it would seem, are not practicing safe sex, said Dr. Cynthia Krause, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City ... SOURCES: Anne-Marie Niekamp, M.D., South Limburg Public Health Service, Geleen, The Netherlands; Cynthia Krause, M.D., assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City; H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., professor of medicine, University of Washington... (MEDLINEplus)
Estrogen-Only Therapy May Not Up Lung Cancer Deaths Aug 17, 2010
Santoro, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado at Denver in Aurora, cautioned that estrogen alone was only an option for women who do not have a uterus. For those who do, progesterone is necessary to prevent abnormal changes -- and possibly cancer -- in the lining of the uterus. (MEDLINEplus)
Registered Nurse-RN/Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN Aug 16, 2010
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Is Obesity Contributing to High C-Section Rates? Aug 14, 2010
A total of 14 percent of the women studied underwent cesareans, report the researchers in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... com/fyc74n American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, online August 5, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Do I still need Pap smears after hysterectomy? Aug 12, 2010
Three major organizations -- the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Cancer Society -- publish recommendations on cervix cancer screening ... The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends starting at age 21; the other two groups recommend starting at age 21 or three years after the onset of sexual activity, whichever comes first ... The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says it is reasonable to stop... (CNN -- Health)
Maternity leave quandary Aug 12, 2010
Michelle Lafornara, a doctor at Boston Obstetrics & Gynecology LLC in Brookline, who gave birth to her second daughter in April, agrees that eight weeks is insufficient. Many women also stop breast-feeding when they go back to work, she said, which, she added, is not in the best interest of mothers or babies. (Boston Globe)
Computerized Warning System Alerts Doctors to Medications That Could Harm Elderly Patients Aug 11, 2010
Adds Mattison, "Historically speaking, medical schools do not provide students with much training in the unique needs of geriatric patients. Yet, with the exception of pediatrics or obstetrics, you can't name a field in medicine where doctors are not routinely caring for older individuals, and as the population ages, this will only increase. Using CPOE to guide care at the point of ordering -- to steer clinicians to choose potentially better alternative medications and treatments -- is an... (Science Daily)
IUD Works for Emergency Birth Control Aug 10, 2010
com/cug73n BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, online July 7, 2010. Reuters Health (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
What Makes a Good Egg and Healthy Embryo? Zinc Discovery May Help in Future Fertility Treatments Aug 10, 2010
"Understanding zinc's role may eventually help us measure the quality of an egg and lead to advances in fertility treatment," said Alison Kim, a postdoctoral fellow in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine ... Co-senior authors are Tom O'Halloran, director of the Chemistry of Life Processes Institute at Northwestern and associate director of basic sciences at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, and Teresa... (Science Daily)
Prenatal Test Not Linked to Blood Pressure Problems Aug 10, 2010
In this latest study, published in the journal Obstetrics ology, UK researchers followed more than 31,000 pregnant women, of whom 2,278 underwent CVS. ... com/tug73n Obstetrics ology, August 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
When to Get Pregnant After a Miscarriage Aug 8, 2010
Dr. David Keefe, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Langone Medical Center, notes that in developed countries, the biggest predictor of a woman's likelihood of pregnancy is her age, not when her last pregnancy occurred. That is not true, however, in developing nations, where it is more important that women have access to health care to ensure that any infection or other consequence of miscarriage are fully addressed before they try again. (Time.com)
Women Can Safely Get Pregnant Right After Miscarriage Aug 7, 2010
"I agree women should wait a couple of months after a miscarriage then try again, but we really never had the hard evidence why we do that," said Dr. George Attia, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine ... D., associate professor, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia; George Attia, M.D., associate professor, obstetrics and gynecology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; July 5,... (MEDLINEplus)
Only dieting won't work Aug 7, 2010
D., a senior scientist at OHSU's Oregon National Primate Research Center, and a professor of behavioral neuroscience and obstetrics ology in the OHSU School of Medicine, as well as a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. To conduct the research, Cameron and OHSU post-doctoral fellow Elinor Sullivan, Ph. (India Times, India)
Does Saffron Relieve Premenstrual S... Aug 7, 2010
An Iranian study, published in the March 2008 edition of British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, reported that supplementing with saffron could bring relief to women suffering from PMS. The double blind placebo controlled study included 50 women between the ages of 20 and 45 who had regular menstrual cycles and had experienced PMS symptoms for 6 months or longer ... British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Crocus Sativus L. (saffron) in the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
One sector's appetite for new workers still healthy Aug 6, 2010
In Wilmington, Novant let go 15 hospital employees, closed an obstetrics practice and indefinitely delayed the opening of a same-day surgery center. Pages: 1. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
One High-Fat Diet, Two Different Outcomes: The Path to Obesity Becomes Clearer Aug 6, 2010
Led by Tamas Horvath, chair and professor of comparative medicine and professor of neurobiology and obstetrics & gynecology at Yale School of Medicine, the research team analyzed the same question in specific groups of rats. These animals have been bred so that their vulnerability to diet-induced obesity is known before they would be put on high-fat, high-calorie diet diets. (Science Daily)
How Can Hospitals Curb Elective Early Deliveries? Aug 5, 2010
The current study, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics ology, is the first to look at the question of how to best curb elective deliveries in the 37th and 38th week ... com/suk23n American Journal of Obstetrics ology, online July 9, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
The Pill Equally Effective in Obese, Thin Women Aug 3, 2010
Westhoff and her team report their findings in the August issue of Obstetrics ology ... com/wez52n Obstetrics ology, August 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Are C-Sections Overused? Rethinking Induced Labor Aug 2, 2010
Now obstetrics experts are actively seeking ways to drive down the number of C-sections ... A study published in the July issue of the journal Obstetrics ology found that among more than 7,800 women giving birth for the first time, those whose labor was induced were twice as likely to have a C-section delivery as those who experienced spontaneous labor ... The results of the Magee-Womens study were published in April 2009 in the journal Obstetrics ology. (Time.com)
MMC's financial picture is brighter Aug 1, 2010
He said obstetrics is important in disproportionate share payments MMC gets from a state-funded supplement to Medicaid. Disproportionate share money includes Medicaid and charity patients and bad debts and amounts to more than $400,000 a year for MMC, Coulter said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Know your health pro: Dr. Odette Daley Aug 1, 2010
Q: What did you like about obstetrics and gynecology. A: The delivery aspect of it, basing your care to women, and the surgical aspect of it as well. (Florida Today)
St. Lukes Hospital gets fresh start Jul 31, 2010
The hospital is expanding its radiology group, recruiting obstetrics and gynecology physicians, and adding in-house critical care physicians from the , who help reduce hospital deaths. It also brought in Lorraine Keith, who was vice president of nursing at St. Vincent s, to be St. Luke s interim vice president of patient care services to improve on the hospital s quality metrics. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
For Persistent Fibroids, a Less Invasive Option Jul 30, 2010
In the current study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics ology, Reekers and his colleagues followed about 150 women, most in their forties, who had uterine fibroids that hadn't responded to medication ... Dr. Linda Bradley, the vice chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic, says the most appropriate treatment for uterine fibroids also depends on the patient's symptoms ... American Journal of Obstetrics ology, online June 28, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
BOSTON MED: Tale of Two OB- GYN Residents Jul 30, 2010
Concerned about the dwindling number of medical students interested in the specialty, the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) launched a recruitment campaign five years ago to examine and combat the negative views of the trade. One of the concerns cited by students was the economic factor. (ABC News)
Unani, ayurveda docs can conduct surgery: HC Jul 30, 2010
While passing orders on Thursday, Justice Kalifulla took note of a June 29 circular of the government, which, citing section 17(3)B of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act 1970, said institutionally qualified practitioners of siddha, ayurveda, unani and homeopathy are eligible to practise the respective system with modern scientific medicine "including surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology, anaesthesiology, ENT, etc. based on the training and teaching." ... The Madras high court has said... (India Times, India)
Hospital construction isnt just outside Jul 29, 2010
When third-floor plumbing work begins, the obstetrics department one floor down may have trouble maneuvering, he said. We have to do a lot of communicating with second floor so it could run longer, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Smoking May Worsen Outcome of Pregnancy Complication Jul 29, 2010
But these latest findings, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics ology, suggest that once preeclampsia develops, smoking exacerbates the risk of complications, according to Elizabeth Miller and colleagues at the Ottawa Hospital in Canada ... American Journal of Obstetrics ology, online July 1, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks Jul 29, 2010
"Our study verifies that late preterm birth neonates delivered from 34 to 37 weeks have much higher risks for respiratory complications than infants delivered from 38 to 40 weeks gestation," said lead researcher Dr. Judith U. Hibbard, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois at Chicago ... SOURCES: Judith U. Hibbard, M.D., professor, obstetrics and gynecology, University of Illinois at Chicago; Eduardo Bancalari, M.D., professor, pediatrics, director, division of... (MEDLINEplus)
Drug Problem Jul 29, 2010
After all, says , a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University, "You really can't get to personalized medicine until you at least split the population in half." Unfortunately, that hasn't happened yet. Last month, Woodruff co-authored of in Nature illuminating the now decades-long sex bias in biomedicine, which leads doctors to preferentially study diseases and test drugs in males. (Slate)
Mount Sinai Q2 profit climbs Jul 29, 2010
3 percent increase in inpatient admissions, especially in psychiatry and obstetrics, plus a 4. 8 percent increase in emergency room visits. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Modest Weight Loss May Curb Urine Leakage Jul 28, 2010
The new study, published in the journal Obstetrics ology, suggests that overweight and obese women can reap benefits by losing 5 percent to 10 percent of their initial weight ... com/fuc69m Obstetrics ology, August 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Acupuncture Not Helpful for Inducing Labor Jul 28, 2010
The findings, reported in the obstetrics journal BJOG, add to evidence that acupuncture may not be an effective way to induce labor in "post- term" pregnancies -- those that go beyond 41 weeks ... And there is a need for alternatives in labor induction, said Dr. Niels Uldbjerg, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark and the senior researcher on the new study. (MEDLINEplus)
Miscarriage Tough on Men, Harder on Women Jul 27, 2010
The results, published in the obstetrics journal BJOG, suggest that the psychological impact of miscarriage on men is "less intense and enduring" than on women, the researchers note ... com/tym39m BJOG: British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, online July 8, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Maple Grove Hospital beating initial forecasts Jul 26, 2010
Mercy has experienced some drops in obstetrics and emergency-room patients from ZIP codes near Maple Grove, an Allina spokesman said, adding that Allina anticipated the new hospital would have that effect. Buffalo Hospital obstetrics admissions have been flat so far this year; it s opening a new birth center next month. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Grief and loss: Jul 26, 2010
The results, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggest that the psychological impact of miscarriage on men is "less intense and enduring" than on women, the researchers note. Because both partners were most distressed immediately after miscarriage, Kong and her team say any interventions to help these couples should occur soon after the pregnancy loss. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why the MRC didn't fund research that led to the birth of the world's first test tube baby Jul 25, 2010
This was also difficult for Cambridge, which lacked the back-up of an academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at that time. Most of the MRC referees who were consulted on the proposal considered, in line with government policy, that it was more important to limit fertility and the growth of Britain's population than to treat infertility. (EurekAlert!)
Signs of Thyroid Trouble Tied to Raised Pregnancy Complication Jul 24, 2010
"Our work shows a link between anti-TPO antibodies and placental abruption, but that does not necessarily mean that thyroid supplementation would improve the health of the women or babies," co-lead study author Dr. Brian Casey, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, said in the news release. The study is published in the August issue of Obstetrics ology. (MEDLINEplus)
No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: Guidelines Jul 23, 2010
The new guidelines, published in the journal Obstetrics ology, reinforce earlier recommendations issued in November 2009 ... com/xur78m, Obstetrics ology, online July 21, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Moderate Caffeine Intake Safe During Pregnancy, Experts Say Jul 23, 2010
The committee's opinion is published in the August issue of Obstetrics ology. Another expert, Dr. Gene Burkett, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, reviewed the same evidence as the committee and said the new opinion makes sense ... SOURCE: William Barth Jr., M.D., chief, division of maternal-fetal medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and associate professor, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology, Harvard Medical School,... (MEDLINEplus)
Subtle Thyroid Problem Triples the Risk of Placental Separation in Birth, Study Finds Jul 23, 2010
The study appears in the August issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. "Our work shows a link between anti-TPO antibodies and placental abruption, but that does not necessarily mean that thyroid supplementation would improve the health of the women or babies," said Dr. Brian Casey, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern and the study's co-lead author ... Other UT Southwestern obstetrics and gynecology researchers involved in the study were co-lead author Dr. Mina... (Science Daily)
Vaginal Delivery May Be OK After C-Section Jul 23, 2010
More recent studies have supported the idea that many women can successfully deliver vaginally after having had a Cesarean, explained Dr. William Grobman, another author of the new guidelines and an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago ... The guidelines, published in the August issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggest that the following women may also be candidates for a trial of labor after a Cesarean ... Dr.... (MEDLINEplus)
Many HIV-Exposed Infants in Africa Don't Get Protective Drug Jul 22, 2010
"What this study shows us is that there are programmatic failures and common problems that occur along the path to mother-to-child transmission prevention," including patients failing to take medications and inadequacies in HIV testing, study author Dr. Elizabeth Stringer, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, explained in a university news release. "We know that true mother-to-child transmission prevention begins with HIV testing, with... (MEDLINEplus)
Students Design Early Labor Detector Aimed to Prevent Premature Births Jul 22, 2010
1, 2007) A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis in the American Journal of Obstetrics and. (July 23, 2007) When it comes to giving birth, some traditional approaches could result in happier and healthier moms and newborns, according to two research reviews. (Science Daily)
Obesity May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth Jul 22, 2010
In addition to being good for babies, University of Texas Medical Branch chief of obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine George Saade, M.D., tells WebMD that limiting weight gain during pregnancy has important benefits for moms. He says doctors should consider pregnancy an important "teachable moment" for counseling their female patients about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. (CBS News)
New guidelines aim to encourage vaginal births after C-sections Jul 22, 2010
"What the guidelines emphasize is that a trial of labor is a reasonable and appropriate alternative for many women with a prior cesarean delivery," says Jeffrey Ecker, a Harvard associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology who co-wrote the new guidelines from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. That includes women with two previous C-sections and those carrying twins. (USA Today -- News)
HPV-related illnesses in S'pore to cost $83m over next 25 years Jul 22, 2010
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Overweight and obese moms face more risk of early births Jul 21, 2010
"It looks like the heavier the woman, the higher the risk," said Dr. Sarah McDonald, associate professor in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She led a meta-analysis of 84 studies comparing overweight and obese to normal weight women. (EurekAlert!)
Better Way to Predict Success of Second IVF Attempt? Jul 21, 2010
"Many patients, even if they have insurance coverage, will drop out -- either because they don't understand what their odds are, or they find it's a very emotionally challenging experience to go through," study co-author Dr. Lynn Westphal, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, said in a university news release ... " Turning the results into a grade or number that could be given to patients would be helpful, added Stadtmauer, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at... (MEDLINEplus)
Study Suggests Higher Cancer Rate Among IVF Babies Jul 21, 2010
D., professor emeritus, embryology, Tornblad Institute, University of Lund, Sweden; David Cohen, M.D., chief, reproductive medicine, and associate professor, obstetrics and gynecology, University of Chicago; Edward Illions, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist, Montefiore Medical Center, New York City, and Montefiore Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Hartsdale, N.Y.; August 2010, Pediatrics. HealthDay Copyright (c) 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
New Test to Predict Success of IVF Treatment Jul 21, 2010
The paper, to be published online July 19 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was led by Mylene Yao, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology ... Co-author Lynn Westphal, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology who treats patients in Stanford's Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Center, said a woman's decision to repeat IVF is influenced by several factors, including financial considerations and her chances of becoming pregnant ... The... (Science Daily)
Microbicide trial results a turning point for HIV prevention, says team testing same gel Jul 20, 2010
D., professor and vice chair for faculty affairs, and director of reproductive infectious disease research in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and principal investigator of the Microbicide Trials Network (MTN) ... D., FRCP, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition with a joint appointment in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the... (EurekAlert!)
Stillbirth In First Pregnancy May Up Risk of Second Jul 20, 2010
The findings, published in the obstetrics journal BJOG, are based on data from more than 309,000 women who had their first and second pregnancies between 1981 and 2005. Of those women, 2,677 had a stillbirth during their first pregnancy. (MEDLINEplus)
100-Year-Old Doctor Still Making Rounds Jul 20, 2010
Between 1944, when Dr. Watson delivered his first baby, and 1995 when he stopped doing obstetrics, Dr. Watson ushered in a small army of satisfied customers. Today, they're known simply as the "Watson babies." They range in age from 15 to 66 and their ranks are innumerable. (CBS News -- Politics)
Study: Why In Vitro Is Linked With Cancer Risk Jul 19, 2010
One Danish study published in 2007 in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology reported no difference in babies' size for gestational age whether they were born to couples who used IVF to treat their infertility or those who did not. Another study from Norway, published in The Lancet in 2008, compared siblings conceived naturally and by IVF and also found no difference in babies' birth weight or size for gestational age. (Time.com)
Sperm Gene Traced to Dawn of Animals Jul 17, 2010
This means that Boule is found in all the evolutionary lineages that have branched off from that common ancestor, according to study leader , a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. (Read how. (National Geographic)
