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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy brings long-term relief after cancer radiation

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment provides long-term relief for patients suffering from late radiation-induced injuries after treatment of cancer in the lower abdominal area.

23 Apr 2025

New study connects parasitic disease to genetic changes in the cervical lining

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.

12 Apr 2025

Vitamin D monitoring during pregnancy and postpartum

Researchers determine the impact of vitamin D levels during pregnancy and their role in maternal and infant health outcomes.

1 Apr 2025

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the disease are predicted to rise by nearly 10% in 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

A University of Rochester Medical Center study showed that downtime in the emergency room can have a potential upside for women who are behind on cervical cancer screenings, which is a nationwide problem.

11 Mar 2025

Scottish Medicines Consortium approves Libtayo as second-line treatment for advanced cervical cancer

Regeneron UK Limited today announced that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Libtayo® (cemiplimab) for use on the National Health Service as a second-line monotherapy treatment for adults with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer and disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy, irrespective of PD-L1 expression level or tumor histology.

14 Feb 2025

Short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer shown to be effective

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer had similar effectiveness to more frequent, lower dose sessions.

11 Feb 2025

Survey shows increased use of fertility apps after Dobbs decision

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

10 Feb 2025

Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births

Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of having serious health problems.

3 Feb 2025

Most insurance covers IUDs. Hers cost more than $14,000.

During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson asked about getting off the birth control pill.

31 Jan 2025

Cesarean deliveries during labor linked to risks in future pregnancies

Research links cesarean sections during labor to increased risks of recurrent preterm birth and mid-trimester loss, highlighting cervical damage concerns.

16 Dec 2024

New research highlights the role of language in pregnancy loss care

The language used in many healthcare settings to describe pregnancy loss exacerbates the grief and trauma experienced by some individuals and can be a critical factor in determining psychological well-being following the loss, according to a new report led by a UCL researcher.

9 Sep 2024

Research identifies 31 additional cancers potentially linked to obesity

This research identifies 18 potential obesity-related cancers, revealing significant associations with BMI and underscoring obesity's impact on cancer risk.

22 Aug 2024

Sensory nerves drive breast cancer growth and spread, study reveals

Cancer doesn't grow in a vacuum - each tumor grows in a particular microenvironment within the body and spreads through a tangled web of vasculature and nerves.

7 Aug 2024

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a highly prevalent cancer, with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

5 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking study shows safety of outpatient labor induction for first-time mothers

In the first study of its kind, researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin have shown that it is safe for first-time mothers to spend the first 24 hours of induced low-risk labor in the comfort of their own homes.

29 Jul 2024

Cervix News and Research

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy brings long-term relief after cancer radiation

New study connects parasitic disease to genetic changes in the cervical lining

Vitamin D monitoring during pregnancy and postpartum

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

Scottish Medicines Consortium approves Libtayo as second-line treatment for advanced cervical cancer

Short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer shown to be effective

Survey shows increased use of fertility apps after Dobbs decision

Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births

Most insurance covers IUDs. Hers cost more than $14,000.

Cesarean deliveries during labor linked to risks in future pregnancies

New research highlights the role of language in pregnancy loss care

Research identifies 31 additional cancers potentially linked to obesity

Sensory nerves drive breast cancer growth and spread, study reveals

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

Groundbreaking study shows safety of outpatient labor induction for first-time mothers

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?

Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances

Canada's plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040: HPV-based screening and vaccination key

Researchers develop a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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