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STV News
11-07-2025
- Health
- STV News
Study launched to examine hormone treatment for early pregnancy bleeding
A study conducted by Scottish universities will examine the use of progesterone to treat early pregnancy bleeding, and whether the current 'blanket' approach is appropriate. The hormone progesterone has been shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage in women who experience bleeding early in their pregnancy. However, progesterone is not thought to be equally effective in all women and appears to be more beneficial to those who have had several previous miscarriages. A research team from the universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh will now conduct a nationwide study taking place in all of Scotland's health boards. They aim to find whether the current approach is the most appropriate and understand how progesterone treatment is implemented in practice. The study, called PROTEA, will examine the impact on miscarriages and neonatal health. Professor Colin Duncan of the University of Edinburgh said: 'We all want to ensure the best possible outcomes for women and babies. 'This study allows us to explore the uptake, effectiveness and impacts of progesterone supplementation in threatened miscarriage in the real world by looking outcomes from the whole of Scotland. 'The impressive record system within Scotland means we are ideally placed to carry out this important research.' Dr Andrea Woolner is leading the study, which has been funded by the Scottish Government. She said: 'We believe it is critical that this research is undertaken to follow up on the important findings from the clinical trials investigating this treatment to understand how progesterone may work in real-world settings.' And she added: 'We will use routine data collected within Scottish hospitals to observe how well progesterone works in terms of preventing miscarriage when used across the population and what additional NHS resources are needed to support this service.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SPL Welcomes Colin Duncan as Chief Executive Officer
HOUSTON, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SPL, a leading provider of compliance and testing services for Energy, Environmental, and other end markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Duncan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Duncan brings extensive experience in business services, including consulting, safety, engineering, and technical services. As CEO of SEAM Group, he led significant growth, creating an industry leading platform before its successful acquisition by ABB Inc. Previously, he scaled and sold occupational safety consulting firm BST to DEKRA, where he subsequently managed safety consulting, lab testing, and technical advisory services across a global division. With a strong background in safety and technical services, Mr. Duncan's leadership aligns seamlessly with SPL's commitment to excellence in delivering best-in-class laboratory, metrology, and data management services to the environmental and energy sectors. His expertise in market focused growth, operational efficiency, and employee-driven culture will be instrumental in furthering SPL's mission to provide accurate data to clients that supports compliance, efficiency and optimization across their operations. "I am honored to join SPL and excited to lead a company with such a strong reputation in compliance and testing services," said Mr. Duncan. "I look forward to working alongside the talented SPL team to expand our service offerings, enhance operational efficiencies, and continue to elevate customer experience." About SPL Established in 1944, SPL is a premier provider of compliance and testing services for Environmental, Energy, and other end markets. Through its ISO and NELAP-certified laboratories, industry-leading test methods, and a team of nationally recognized scientists, SPL ensures accurate and defensible data for its clients and communities. SPL's expansive network of laboratories and service centers supports best-in-class laboratory, metrology, and data management services, helping customers efficiently track and optimize their operations. The company remains committed to empowering clients with the data they need to drive transparency, fairness, and sustainability in their industries. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SPL, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
