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Tag: Gynecology
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.
Vaginal 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
COVID-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)
Most women receive inappropriate treatment for urinary tract infections
Rural-Urban divide found in outpatient antibiotic prescribing for common condition
Breaking the infertility cycle: Sheep could show us the way
Texas A&M AgriLife attacks most common human fertility disorder with animal study
Researchers 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 from mothers to babies while in the womb, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers…
Spina bifida can be caused by uninherited genetic mutations
Peer reviewed; experimental study; animals
Study reveals a new potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during menopause
A new study conducted in collaboration between the universities of MinnA new study reveals that estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle
Study Discovers Safe, Effective Oral Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
A University of Chicago Medicine researcher working with an international team of scientists has developed a daily oral combination therapy that is reliable, safe and effective for long-term treatment of uterine fibroids.
Study discovers safe, effective oral treatment for uterine fibroids
A University of Chicago Medicine researcher-led team finds daily oral combination therapy could help some women avoid surgery for this common condition.
Physical therapy after c-section improves outcomes
Study shows women who received physical therapy had higher satisfaction and less pain
COVID-infected mothers separated from their babies affects breastfeeding outcomes
New Rochelle, NY, February 10, 2021–It may be safe for COVID-infected mothers to maintain contact with their babies. Keeping them apart can cause maternal distress and have a negative effect on exclusive breastfeeding later in infancy, according to The COVID…
Computational medicine — moving from uncertainty to precision
Collaboration between Dell Med, Oden Institute, TACC, industry, government establishes Texas as a leader in computational medicine
Reimbursing hospitals for postpartum contraception could prevent unintended pregnancies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A new study finds that providing people who have recently given birth access to long-acting reversible methods of contraception, such as intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants, could help prevent them from unintentionally falling pregnant in…
How has Covid-19 affected the treatment of osteoporosis?
IOF, NOF and ESCEO survey captures profound alterations in global osteoporosis care, assessment and treatment, including delays in DXA scanning, interrupted supply of medicines and delivery of medication, and increase in telemedicine consultations
New study discovers possible early detection method for elusive ovarian cancer
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers say Pap tests play a role
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated global map of services worldwide, and a dedicated policy section
Brain changed by caffeine in utero, study finds
New research finds caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways in baby
CO2 laser therapy helps improve sexual function in postmenopausal women with breast cancer
New study shows effectiveness of CO2 lasers as nonhormone treatment for helping improve sexual function in survivors of breast cancer with genitourinary syndrome of menopause
The pandemic lockdown’s psychological impact on pregnant women
During the lockdown in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression and anxiety. The finding comes from a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica , which also revealed that…
In vitro study helps explain how Zika virus passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy
New research findings correlate with clinical observations of more fetal abnormalities and other Zika-related health problems in late versus early pregnancy
Study may help pregnant women and others ‘scratch’ spinal morphine-induced itch
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2021 – For years, many pregnant women and surgery patients have suffered from chronic itching when they get spinal or epidural morphine to reduce pain. Now, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have shown…
Medicaid expansion in New York has improved maternal health, study finds
Policy intervention is particularly beneficial to low-income and minority women
Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weights
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers discovered that light pollution leads to more than just wasted energy and washed-out starlight–it can increase the likelihood of a preterm birth by almost 13%.
New IOF position paper urges routine use of DXA-VFA in fracture liaison services
Vertebral fractures often remain undetected, despite their significance as risk factors for future fractures; routine use of VFA in fracture liaison services would help physicians detect unrecognized fractures and inform treatment decisions
3D printing resins in dental devices may be toxic to reproductive health
Ingredients in clear tooth aligners marketed as ‘biocompatible’ leach toxic compounds
Women’s menstrual cycles temporarily synchronize with Moon cycles
Women temporarily synchronize their menstrual cycles with the luminance and gravimetric cycles of the Moon
Offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant or breastfeeding people
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive should be offered the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine based on ethical grounds, argue authors of a commentary in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) . They…
New benchmark set to deliver optimal osteoporosis care throughout Asia Pacific
Launch of first pan-Asia Pacific minimum clinical standards for the screening, diagnosis & management of osteoporosis
90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy
Results of second early phase study of the ring containing dapivirine and a contraceptive are encouraging but also indicate a need for reformulation
Psychologists track child psychopathology from before birth
Michigan State University researchers have received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development to advance research on the effects of prenatal and postnatal stress on child psychopathology. The Prenatal Stress Study, which first began…
Adherence to low-dose aspirin regimen led to better pregnancy outcomes in women with previous pregnancy losses
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Light pollution linked to preterm birth increase
In the first study of its kind, researchers find that light pollution, based on a direct measure of skyglow, could increase the likelihood of preterm birth by as much as 1.48 percentage points, or 12.9%.
Estrogen receptors in mom’s placenta critical during viral infection
Innate immune response would harm the fetus, so placenta tamps it down
Study updates breast cancer risk estimates for women with no family history
ROCHESTER, Minnesota — A new multi-institution study led by Fergus Couch, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic pathologist, provides more accurate estimates of breast cancer risk for U.S. women who harbor inherited mutations in breast cancer predisposition genes. The findings of the…
Important cause of preeclampsia discovered
Cholesterol crystals are the missing piece of the puzzle
New suspicious lesions on breast MRI in neoadjuvant therapy
New suspicious findings occurred in 5.5% of breast MRI examinations performed to monitor response to neoadjuvant therapy; none of these new lesions were malignant
Can menopause be blamed for increased forgetfulness and lack of attention?
If you’re a bit more forgetful or having more difficulty processing complex concepts than in the past, the problem may be your menopause stage.
Ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumor growth
New study brings us closer to targeted treatments that suppress the growth of ovarian cancer, which is often fatal, as early stages are hard to detect
OR Medicaid expansion helped more women access insurance coverage for abortion services
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A recent study from Oregon State University found that after Oregon expanded Medicaid in 2014, more women were able to receive insurance coverage for abortion services, rather than paying out of pocket. In analyzing Medicaid claims data…
Hip fracture incidence expected to increase two-to-three fold in some Eurasian countries
A new report on the burden of osteoporosis in the Russian Federation and seven other Eurasian countries warns of increasing fracture rates due to expected demographic changes, and poor access to diagnosis and treatment.
CDC report: removing unnecessary medical barriers to contraception
New Rochelle, NY, January 12, 2021–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to removing unnecessary medical barriers to contraception use by people with certain characteristics or medical conditions. The CDC is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the…
North Carolina simplifies medicaid enrollment, improves coverage for pregnant women
Pregnant women in North Carolina gain access to more comprehensive coverage through simplified full Medicaid enrollment
Higher vaccine rates associated with indicative language by provider, more efficient
Provider recommendation style impacts the length of adolescent vaccine discussions and vaccination rates
Treating infections in pregnant patients
Pregnancy and Anti-Infective Agents is a concise clinical reference that facilitates health consultants and professionals for determining treatment options for some common prenatal and postpartum infections during pregnancy and the puerperium in patients. Key Features Presents 9 organized, easy to…
UOC to study whether intermittent fasting slows down ageing in postmenopausal women
Faculty of Health Sciences researchers Salvador Macip and Marta Massip are leading a three-year research project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation
New research highlights the importance of the thymus in successful pregnancies
How the immune system adapts to pregnancies has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, findings from an international group of researchers, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, reveal important changes that occur in the thymus to prevent miscarriages and…
Sex Differences in Death After Stroke
New Rochelle, NY, December 22, 2020–Women were 39% more likely to die by 1 year after a first stroke. The sex difference was due to advanced age and more severe strokes in women, according to a new study in the…
Pregnant women in third trimester unlikely to pass SARS-CoV-2 infection to newborns
NIH-funded findings also suggest less-than-expected transfer of maternal SARS-CoV-2 antibodies through placenta