Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on: February 18,2024

Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

Updated on:May 23,2024

Patients view perinatal depression screenings as ineffective, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough many states currently mandate that pregnant and postpartum women be assessed for perinatal depressi

Updated on: June 05,2024

Patients view perinatal depression screenings as ineffective, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough many states currently mandate that pregnant and postpartum women be assessed for perinatal depressi

Updated on:June 05,2024

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on: May 11,2024

Reluctance to prescribe medication risks the health of pregnant women, finds study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn unwillingness among health care professionals to prescribe and dispense otherwise recommended medications is putting the health an

Updated on:May 11,2024

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Updated on: March 02,2024

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Updated on:March 02,2024

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on:May 26,2024

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on: January 19,2024

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on:January 19,2024

New genetic markers may predict who will have 'miracle' improvement of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy

byNorthwestern UniversityRA gene expression signatures at the pre-pregnancy baseline. A A total of 448 protein-coding genes and 137 lncRNAs were differentially expressed (FDR < 0.05, fold cha

Updated on: January 17,2024

New genetic markers may predict who will have 'miracle' improvement of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy

byNorthwestern UniversityRA gene expression signatures at the pre-pregnancy baseline. A A total of 448 protein-coding genes and 137 lncRNAs were differentially expressed (FDR < 0.05, fold cha

Updated on:January 17,2024

How the Middle Ages' female doctors were consigned to oblivion

by Isabella Gagliardi,The ConversationThe medical school of Salerno as it appears in a miniature of Avicenna’s Canon. The image represents the legendary story of Robert, Duke of Normandy. Mortal

Updated on: March 09,2024

How the Middle Ages' female doctors were consigned to oblivion

by Isabella Gagliardi,The ConversationThe medical school of Salerno as it appears in a miniature of Avicenna’s Canon. The image represents the legendary story of Robert, Duke of Normandy. Mortal

Updated on:March 09,2024

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert

Updated on: May 16,2024

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert

Updated on:May 16,2024