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Genetic screening results just got harder to handle under new abortion rules

Ann was 15 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when the results of her prenatal genetic test came back last August.

27 Jun 2022

UQ researchers call for an urgent review of low vaccination rates during pregnancy

University of Queensland researchers are calling for an urgent review of low influenza vaccination rates for pregnant women and whooping cough vaccinations for young and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers-to-be.

15 Jun 2022

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.

8 Jun 2022

New initiative aims to increase collaboration and accelerate high-impact cancer immunotherapy

The accelerated advancement of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, a type of biological therapy that boosts the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells, has significantly improved the effectiveness of cancer treatment and patient outcomes.

25 May 2022

Potential therapeutic target discovered for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a potential therapeutic target for the most common type of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Developmental Cell.

19 May 2022

Feinberg students take arts and humanities seminars during medical school career

Since 1989, Feinberg has offered arts and humanities seminars as an integral component of its MD curriculum, allowing students to approach the world of medicine and healthcare from different perspectives and with new skills.

12 May 2022

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

National addiction treatment locator has outdated data and other critical flaws

At a psychiatric hospital in Michigan, Dr. Cara Poland's patients were handed a sheet of paper to find follow-up care. The hospital had entered local ZIP codes on a website — run by the nation's top substance use and mental health agency — and printed the resulting list of providers for patients to call.

9 May 2022

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

Establishing accurate gestational age with ultrasound early in pregnancy is essential to delivering high-quality care.

26 Apr 2022

Study uncovers the regulator of cancer ‘stemness’

The protein FOXK2 promotes survival of cancer stem cells in ovarian cancer, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

26 Apr 2022

Children prenatally exposed to antipsychotics do not have increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

Children of women who took antipsychotic medications late in their pregnancy did not demonstrate increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

22 Apr 2022

Advancements in HIV science

As far as viruses go, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is quite simple. About 100,000 times smaller than a red blood cell, the virus expresses just a dozen proteins, yet it can establish a lifelong infection that, if left untreated, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and death.

20 Apr 2022

Researchers discover a novel signaling pathway that defines interferon responses in blood cancers

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel signaling pathway activated by interferons, a group of immune system proteins, that suppresses the anti-tumor response of interferons in patients with a particular type of blood cancer, according to findings published in Nature Communications.

19 Apr 2022

ObGyn News and Research

Genetic screening results just got harder to handle under new abortion rules

UQ researchers call for an urgent review of low vaccination rates during pregnancy

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

New initiative aims to increase collaboration and accelerate high-impact cancer immunotherapy

Potential therapeutic target discovered for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors

Feinberg students take arts and humanities seminars during medical school career

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

National addiction treatment locator has outdated data and other critical flaws

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

Study uncovers the regulator of cancer ‘stemness’

Children prenatally exposed to antipsychotics do not have increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

Advancements in HIV science

Researchers discover a novel signaling pathway that defines interferon responses in blood cancers

NHLBI researchers support multiple programs to address pregnancy-related health disparities

Study reveals a deeper level of cellular heterogeneity within fallopian tubes

COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to maternal mortality or morbidity from obstetric complications

Study reveals role of a protein in healthy functioning of blood stem cells

Pilot human trial uses new falloposcope device to capture images of fallopian tubes

Scientists receive grants to advance research on imaging system to monitor uterine contractions

Study reports higher rates of trauma for mothers and babies after operative vaginal delivery in Canada

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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