Bone microenvironment fosters breast cancer metastatic behavior
Two studies led by Baylor College of Medicine shed new light on the unanswered question of why estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)
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Under 30 and sexually active? It’s a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends routine screening
Read moreIs it possible to predict when a woman will enter menopause?
Despite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty how long they’ll live.
Read moreFailure to rescue a major driver of excess maternal mortality in Black women
Site of delivery represents a focal point for interventions to reduce racial and ethnic disparities
Read moreSimple fetal heartbeat monitoring still best to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections
Newer is not always better; a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) led by researchers at the University of
Read moreContraceptive planning is essential to optimal health for women with heart disease
JACC focus seminar paper on cardio-obstetrics provides reproductive planning guidance for high-risk patient group
Read moreExperimental treatment offers hope of fertility for early menopausal women
New pilot study suggests that administration of platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins might restore ovarian function in women during early menopause
Read moreSteroid hormone could reduce risk of preterm birth for high-risk single baby pregnancies
Taking progestogens – steroid hormones – during pregnancy could reduce the risk of preterm birth in high-risk single baby pregnancies,
Read moreChanging hypertension definition may identify more high-risk pregnancies
NEW YORK, NY (March 31, 2021)–A shift in the definition of high blood pressure may help identify more women who
Read more10,000-plus medical charts provides comparator for HIV prevention study in pregnant women
Records review conducted in four African countries published in PLOS ONE will help determine safety of PrEP and dapivirine ring in DELIVER; includes data seldom collected in these countries
Read moreThe Lancet GH: COVID-19 pandemic worsened pregnancy outcomes for women and babies worldwide
Findings reveal overall increase in the chances of stillbirth and maternal death during the pandemic, but chances of pre-term birth decreased in high-income countries
Read morePercutaneous image guided thermal ablation safe, effective therapy for metastatic gynecologic cancers
FINDINGS A new study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found using percutaneous image guided needle based
Read moreAutomated embryo selection system might rise likelihood of success in treating infertility
The AI-based system photographs the embryos every five minutes, processes the data of their development and notifies any anomalies observed. This increases the likelihood of choosing the most viable and healthy early-stage embryo for IVF procedures.
Read moreStudy shows DHA supplement may offset impact of maternal stress on unborn males
Researchers also discovered one reason why maternal stress affects unborn males more than females
Read moreDrug used during pregnancy may increase cancer risk in mother’s adult children
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate may contribute to increasing rates of early-onset cancer, researchers say
Read moreViagra may prolong life for men with coronary artery disease
Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live longer and have a
Read moreGenetic evidence suggests men can develop PCOS-like condition
New genetic research suggests men can develop characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a common metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women. The study was presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
Read moreNight owls with gestational diabetes may face higher risk of pregnancy complications
Mothers who prefer evening activity also more likely to give birth to newborns requiring neonatal intensive care
Read moreGenetic evidence suggests men can develop PCOS-like condition
Study indicates PCOS may not be primarily a female reproductive disorder
Read moreCOVID-19 in pregnancy associated with adverse outcomes for mother and baby
Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth and other
Read moreContrast-enhanced mammography for breast cancer in women with augmented breasts
AJR findings suggest possible role of contrast-enhanced mammography for staging in women with breast augmentation and contraindication or limited access to MRI
Read moreNew study from Finland: Undocumented women receive inadequate pregnancy care
Undocumented women in Finland access pregnancy care later than others. Yet, screening of infectious diseases at the early stages of
Read moreHormone therapy shown to reduce effects of nocturia in postmenopausal women
New study suggests that various types of hormone therapy are effective in reducing the number of times during the night that postmenopausal women are woken up by the need to urinate
Read moreAI method can detect precursors to cervical cancer
Using artificial intelligence and mobile digital microscopy, researchers hope to create screening tools that can detect precursors to cervical cancer
Read moreText me about cervical cancer
Digital communication is a way to bridge the racial disparity gap in cervical cancer information and follow up
Read morePropylparaben exposure during pregnancy may reduce protection against breast cancer
Common chemical preservative alters protective pregnancy-related changes to mouse mammary gland
Read moreCould birth control pills ease concussion symptoms in female athletes?
High levels of progesterone during menstrual cycle reduce stress after concussion and speed recovery
Read moreHysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option
Non-invasive option has quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays in 12-year sample
Read moreHPV vaccines for adults over age 26 may not be cost-effective
Boston, MA – Vaccinating adults age 26 and older against the human papillomavirus (HPV)–the virus that causes more than 90%
Read moreHPV vaccine may not be cost-effective in adult populations aged over 26 years
Study suggests vaccinating men and women aged over 26 years is expensive with limited health benefits
Read morePlacenta is a dumping ground for genetic defects
In the first study of the genomic architecture of the human placenta, scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators have confirmed that the normal structure of the placenta is different to any other human organ and resembles that of a tumour, harbouring many of the same genetic mutations found in childhood cancers.
Read moreTrial compares two gestational diabetes screening methods
Kaiser Permanente researchers conducted a large-scale randomized trial involving nearly 24,000 women and found no difference in health outcomes.
Read moreStudy reveals process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth
A University of South Florida Health preclinical study indicates that FKBP51-progesterone receptor binding plays a critical role in stress-induced preterm birth
Read moreMajority of women can still give birth naturally if their water breaks early
About 11% of women who carry to term will experience prelabor rupture of membrane–a condition where the amniotic sac breaks
Read moreMinistry Of Health, Jordan joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member
Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Ministry of Health, Jordan. The partnership provides the
Read more90-day dapivirine ring for women’s HIV prevention passes its first test in Phase I study
Development of a longer-acting ring builds on the monthly dapivirine ring currently under regulatory review
Read moreNow is the time to study impact of pandemic on mothers and babies
University of Houston researcher issues a call for new methods to combat stress and social isolation
Read moreHypertension disorders of pregnancy increase risk of premature maternal mortality
New study suggests women with history of HDPs may have greater risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths
Read moreCulturally tailored intervention boosts safe sex, reduces drinking among young Black women
Weekend workshops with group therapy component dually address safe sex and risky alcohol use
Read morePrimary ovarian insufficiency associated with increased risk of osteoporosis
New study confirms that the use of hormone therapy, as well as smoking cessation and increased physical activity, reduces odds for osteoporosis
Read moreWomen with type 1 diabetes experience a shorter reproductive period
New study suggests insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia disrupt female reproductive system, delaying menarche and causing premature ovarian aging
Read moreNature: new compound for male contraceptive pill
Dr. Wei Yan discovered a natural compound that exhibits almost ideal male contraceptive effects in pre-clinical studies
Read moreOnly 50% of CO clinicians are willing and able to counsel women on abortion
CU health experts say lack of information can jeopardize women’s health and well-being
Read moreASTRA: surgical training system for fetal surgery based on augmented reality and game technology
A project which is just starting out, with funding from EPIC MegaGrants, led by Mario Ceresa, a member of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies in collaboration with the BCNatal Fetal Medicine Research Center
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COVID-19 vaccination axillary adenopathy detected during breast imaging
An open-access article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) describes the clinical and imaging features of axillary adenopathy detected during screening or diagnostic breast imaging after recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination to inform the development of follow-up recommendations.
Read moreVaginal pessaries prove effective in treating pelvic organ prolapse long-term
New study suggests use of vaginal pessaries can reduce need for pelvic reconstructive surgery and identifies most common reasons why women discontinue their use
Read moreCOVID-19 vaccination axillary adenopathy detected during breast imaging
Open-access AJR article details clinical and imaging features of adenopathy detected during screening and diagnostic breast mammography, ultrasound, and MRI after recent coronavirus disease vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna)
Read moreMost women receive inappropriate treatment for urinary tract infections
Rural-Urban divide found in outpatient antibiotic prescribing for common condition
Read moreBreaking the infertility cycle: Sheep could show us the way
Texas A&M AgriLife attacks most common human fertility disorder with animal study
Read moreResearchers learn that pregnant women pass along protective COVID antibodies to their babies
Researchers Learn that Pregnant Women Pass Along Protective COVID Antibodies to their Babies Antibodies that guard against COVID-19 can transfer
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