How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

Updated on: December 13,2024

How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

Updated on:December 13,2024

Increased BRD4-L and BRD4-S promotes chemotherapy resistance in ovarian carcinoma: Study

by Impact Journals LLCPatient-derived xenografts with high expression of BRD4-L and BRD4-S are resistant to cisplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1863

Updated on: January 17,2024

Increased BRD4-L and BRD4-S promotes chemotherapy resistance in ovarian carcinoma: Study

by Impact Journals LLCPatient-derived xenografts with high expression of BRD4-L and BRD4-S are resistant to cisplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1863

Updated on:January 17,2024

New abortion law drives out NC's scarce supply of OB-GYNs, primary care doctors

by Teddy Rosenbluth, The Charlotte ObserverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDr. Nicole Teal was working a night shift in September 2022, when a patient came into UNC Medical Center's labor and de

Updated on: January 18,2024

New abortion law drives out NC's scarce supply of OB-GYNs, primary care doctors

by Teddy Rosenbluth, The Charlotte ObserverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDr. Nicole Teal was working a night shift in September 2022, when a patient came into UNC Medical Center's labor and de

Updated on:January 18,2024

Five old contraception methods that show why the pill was a medical breakthrough

by Susan Walker,The ConversationThe wishbone pessary didn’t look comfortable. Credit:Science Museum Group Collection,CC BY-NCIf you have access to it, it's easy to take today&#39

Updated on: January 21,2024

Five old contraception methods that show why the pill was a medical breakthrough

by Susan Walker,The ConversationThe wishbone pessary didn’t look comfortable. Credit:Science Museum Group Collection,CC BY-NCIf you have access to it, it's easy to take today&#39

Updated on:January 21,2024

Worse birth outcomes, higher maternal risk factors for pregnancies found in Alberta's poorest rural regions

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe highest concentration of adverse birth outcomes and related maternal risk factors occur in rural areas of Alberta with the

Updated on: April 11,2024

Worse birth outcomes, higher maternal risk factors for pregnancies found in Alberta's poorest rural regions

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe highest concentration of adverse birth outcomes and related maternal risk factors occur in rural areas of Alberta with the

Updated on:April 11,2024

Does the COVID vaccine affect menstruation? New study finds no

by Andrew Thurston & Jessica Colarossi,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo COVID vaccines affect the menstrual cycle? Soon after shots first started getting into arms, anecd

Updated on: January 18,2024

Does the COVID vaccine affect menstruation? New study finds no

by Andrew Thurston & Jessica Colarossi,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo COVID vaccines affect the menstrual cycle? Soon after shots first started getting into arms, anecd

Updated on:January 18,2024

From rags and pads to the sanitary apron: A brief history of period products

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePeriod blood: it's not something many people want to talk about. Taboos around menstruation and menstrual blood have been around for c

Updated on: March 09,2024

From rags and pads to the sanitary apron: A brief history of period products

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePeriod blood: it's not something many people want to talk about. Taboos around menstruation and menstrual blood have been around for c

Updated on:March 09,2024

Women's mood found to worsen during 'pill pause' period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologySelf-Reported Mood During Active Pill Intake vs Pill Pause in Long-Term Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Users. Data are presented separately for an

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women's mood found to worsen during 'pill pause' period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologySelf-Reported Mood During Active Pill Intake vs Pill Pause in Long-Term Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Users. Data are presented separately for an

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on:May 27,2024

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on: January 12,2024

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on:January 12,2024