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Tag: Gynecology
Ohio State’s Mehta leads AHA statement on cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
The statement describes how cardio-obstetrics has become an important team in managing heart-related problems during pregnancy
A potential agent for treating preeclampsia
It usually begins after the 20th week of pregnancy: The affected women suddenly develop high blood pressure. They excrete increased amounts of protein in their urine (called proteinuria) – a sign that the small blood vessels in the kidneys are…
Gene signature found for poor response to standard chemotherapy in rare uterine cancer
Women who don’t survive a rare and aggressive uterine cancer called uterine serous carcinoma, have high expression of a group of 73 genes, a score scientists say can help identify these women and improve their outcome. “It is a very…
Socioeconomics, metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women
New study suggests risks from insufficient dairy intake, lack of physical activity, and higher alcohol consumption can be mitigated by socioeconomic status
Study finds provider capacity to expand abortion — implications for access during COVID-19
In Colorado, one of the few states that allows advanced practice clinicians (APCs) to provide abortion care, almost half of APCs are interested in this training
Human pregnancy is weird — new research adds to the mystery
Research provides insight into the evolution of the progesterone receptor gene — and raises more questions
Drug overcomes chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
Low dose of 2-deoxy-D-glucose shows success in treating clear cell ovarian cancer
Does primary ovarian insufficiency affect your risks for obesity and diabetes?
New study reverses previous assumptions and demonstrates that level of ovarian reserve is not linked to body’s tendency to store fat or process insulin
Traditional vegetable diet lowers the risk of premature babies
It turns out we should follow our parent’s advice when we’re thinking about becoming parents ourselves, with a study finding eating the traditional ‘three-vegies’ before pregnancy lowers the risk of a premature birth. University of Queensland PhD candidate Dereje Gete…
PTSD and moral injury linked to pregnancy complications
VA study tracked more than 300 women Veterans
Research provides new insights into menopause and weight gain
UCLA biologists reveal interplay between estrogen and key gene
National Registry Quickly Set Up to Help Doctors Understand Risks COVID-19 Poses to Pregnant Women and Newborns
A new national registry has been launched by specialists in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at UCLA Health and the University of California, San Francisco, to determine COVID-19’s possible effects on pregnant women and newborns.
Novel treatment, social services program improves outcomes for opioid-dependent mothers
Study finds Oregon’s Project Nurture is associated with lower rates of child maltreatment, foster care placement, increased prenatal visits
Study questions impact of pregnancy-related programme on stillbirth rates
Clinicians in many countries are using what’s known as the Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) to monitor fetal growth in pregnant women. Some reports state that the programme may be linked with reduced rates of stillbirth, but rigorous studies have not…
Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria from a wide range of women at various stages of pregnancy could help identify those at risk of giving birth prematurely
The effects of inflammatory bowel disease on pregnancy
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)–including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis–often affects women of childbearing age. A study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics compared the health of pregnant and non-pregnant women with IBD. The study included 2,058 Korean women with IBD…
Study redefines exi’STING’ dogma of inflammatory mechanism
The protein STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) is a critical component of the body’s innate immune defense system, but can also contribute to chronic autoimmune and auto inflammatory diseases
USPSTF recommendation on screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in someone without symptoms and who is pregnant but not at increased risk for preterm delivery. Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition caused by an…
Researchers use nanotechnology to develop new treatment for endometriosis
PORTLAND, Ore. – Scientists have developed a precise, nanotechnology-based treatment to alleviate the pain and fertility problems associated with endometriosis, a common gynecological condition in women of childbearing age. Research led by Oleh Taratula of the Oregon State University College…
Experiences of undesired effects of hormonal contraception
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception. This is one of four themes that researchers…
Experiences of undesired effects of hormonal contraception
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception. This is one of four themes that researchers…
Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?
New Rochelle, NY, March 30, 2020–A new study quantifies the future economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with a history of preterm delivery (PTD). The study, which used a novel Markov microsimulation model to quantify CVD burden in…
Pregnant women’s PFAS exposure linked to granddaughters’ obesity risk
WASHINGTON–The first human study to link blood levels of ‘forever’ chemicals known as PFAS in pregnant women with the risk of obesity in their granddaughters is described in an ENDO 2020 abstract that will be published in the Journal of…
Executive function in women post-menopause
A new study underscores the importance of considering psychological state during medical procedures.
Lactation changes how mom’s neurons communicate — but it’s reversible
Prolactin-controlling neurons in mice undergo reversible changes in electrical signaling
Labor after previous cesarean should be considered
Labor after Cesarean may be successful in over 90% of cases and thus may be considered a reasonable option for both mother and child, a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth suggests. When given detailed information on the risks…
New research shows promise to treat female group A streptococcus genital tract infections
Investigators have identified novel group A streptococcus surface proteins contributing to female reproductive tract infection that may help develop vaccines for preventing diseases such as childbed fever, reports The American Journal of Pathology
Role of childhood adversity in executive function and mood after early removal of ovaries
New study links childhood adversity with a woman’s increased risk of executive dysfunction and mood symptoms after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in women with high-risk mutations
The ACMG Foundation announces recipient of Carolyn Mills Lovell Genetic Counselor Award
The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Announces the Recipient of the ACMG Foundation Carolyn Mills Lovell Genetic Counselor Award at the 2020 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
The ACMG Foundation announces recipient of Carolyn Mills Lovell Genetic Counselor Award
The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Announces the Recipient of the ACMG Foundation Carolyn Mills Lovell Genetic Counselor Award at the 2020 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
PLOS ONE: Online program more than doubled pregnancy rate for women with infertility
Results similar to in-person programs, which many women in infertility treatment don’t or can’t access
Genetic signature may identify mothers at risk for preeclampsia
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a genetic signature combining certain maternal and fetal gene variants that are associated with a higher risk of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication resulting from sudden elevation in blood pressure that…
Chinese case study suggests COVID-19 is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns
Four babies born in a hospital in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, did not show signs of infection and remain healthy today
Moving beyond ‘defensive medicine’
Study shows removing liability concerns slightly increases C-section procedures during childbirth.
Immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease does not increase women’s risk of vulvar or vaginal cancer
However significantly earlier onset of vulvovaginal malignancies in IBD patients, compared with the general population, is reported by researchers in Digestive and Liver Disease
Columbia study evaluates cervical cancer risks of IUDs
Cancer risk decreases in users of copper IUDs vs. hormonal IUDs
Residencies must train residents to treat substance use disorder among pregnant women
Maternity care and buprenorphine prescribing in new family physicians
Babies born prematurely can catch up their immune systems, study finds
Researchers from King’s College London & Homerton University Hospital have found babies born before 32 weeks’ gestation can rapidly acquire some adult immune functions after birth, equivalent to that achieved by infants born at term. In research published today in…
Residencies must train residents to treat substance use disorder among pregnant women
Maternity care and buprenorphine prescribing in new family physicians
Babies born prematurely can catch up their immune systems, study finds
Researchers from King’s College London & Homerton University Hospital have found babies born before 32 weeks’ gestation can rapidly acquire some adult immune functions after birth, equivalent to that achieved by infants born at term. In research published today in…
Predicting appropriate opioid prescriptions post-cesarean delivery
Opioid use before discharge can inform appropriate prescriptions and reduce leftover pills that could be used for non-medical purposes
Neurofibromatosis gene provides new insight into breast cancer resistance to hormone therapy
An international team of researchers led by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine has new insights into the function of neurofibromin, a tumor suppressor produced by the NF1 gene. It is well known that neurofibromin keeps cancer growth in check…
Neurofibromatosis gene provides new insight into breast cancer resistance to hormone therapy
An international team of researchers led by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine has new insights into the function of neurofibromin, a tumor suppressor produced by the NF1 gene. It is well known that neurofibromin keeps cancer growth in check…
Does antibiotic use during pregnancy and infancy impact childhood obesity?
Use of antibiotics during pregnancy does not appear to affect children’s weight in subsequent years, but use during infancy may increase their risk of becoming overweight or obese. The findings come from an analysis published in the journal Obesity .…
Risks of later abortions on subsequent births
New research indicates that a prior induced abortion poses only a very small risk of negative effects on births from subsequent pregnancies, but the risk is higher if the abortion is performed later in the pregnancy. The Acta Obstetricia et…
Personalised medicine increases IVF success rate
Becoming pregnant can be a lengthy and stressful process for one in every six couples. As fertility treatment protocols are based on the “average woman”, approximately 30 per cent of patients need a personalised approach in IVF. In January, the…
Family history of heart disease makes premature removal of ovaries especially risky
New study demonstrates elevated risk of mortality because of heart disease in women with a family history of premature heart disease and had their ovaries removed before age 45
Breastfeeding and risks of allergies and asthma
In an Acta Paediatrica study, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 months was linked with a lower risk of respiratory allergies and asthma when children reached 6 years of age. In the study of 1,177 mother-infant pairs, a third of…
Does antibiotic use during pregnancy and infancy impact childhood obesity?
Use of antibiotics during pregnancy does not appear to affect children’s weight in subsequent years, but use during infancy may increase their risk of becoming overweight or obese. The findings come from an analysis published in the journal Obesity .…