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Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.

14 Jun 2022

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated with menopause, according to a Phase 3 industry-sponsored study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

A new molecule synthesized by a University of Texas at Dallas researcher kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, by exploiting a weakness in cells not previously targeted by other drugs.

10 Jun 2022

Review of cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes

A recent study reviewed cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes.

8 Jun 2022

Misinformation clouds America’s most popular emergency contraception

A brand of specialty mozzarella cheeses. A collection of natural-gas storage terminals. And America’s top-selling emergency contraception.

7 Jun 2022

New compound shows promise to kill a range of hard-to-treat cancer types

A compound, developed by a team including scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, kills a range of hard-to-treat cancer types in petri dishes and animal models by targeting a previously unexploited vulnerability, a new study reports.

2 Jun 2022

Vitamin D therapy may be a useful addition to the treatment of ovarian cancer, study suggests

Ovarian cancer has one of the highest death rates of all cancers. One reason for this is that cancer turns the body's defenses against itself. However, new research from Nagoya University published in Matrix Biology suggests that vitamin D can effectively prevent one of the key pathways used by this cancer.

30 May 2022

Egg freezing technology empowers women with improved reproductive autonomy, study shows

The largest U.S. report of elective fertility preservation outcomes to date found that 70 percent of women who froze eggs when they were younger than 38—and thawed at least 20 eggs at a later date—had a baby.

26 May 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

Robust biomarker panel could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

UCLA researchers have taken the initial step in identifying what may be an effective way to detect gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) earlier in pregnancy, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for what is the most common disorder of pregnancy.

25 May 2022

Researchers reveal novel tumor–macrophage interactions that promote peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer

A research team at the School of Biological Sciences, the University of Hong Kong, has revealed novel cellular and molecular interactions between cancer cells and tumor-associated macrophages that promote peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer.

25 May 2022

As ‘trigger law’ looms, new clinic preps to provide abortions in conservative bastion

A modest, tan building sandwiched between a gas station and a small apartment house near this Western city's downtown has become an unexpected focal point of America's abortion debate, just weeks before Wyoming could outlaw the procedure.

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

Study identifies multiple barriers faced by family physicians while providing abortion services

What prevents family medicine physicians from providing medical abortions for patients who need them?

18 May 2022

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of pregnancy‐related death, yet a new national survey led by doctors at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests that few cardiologists, trainees or care team members are trained in cardio-obstetrics, a specialty that brings together experts from cardiology, obstetrics and primary care.

18 May 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

Researchers reported that gestational diabetes mellitus and obesity were associated with severe COVID-19.

18 May 2022

NYU Long Island School of Medicine celebrates first graduating class of primary care physicians

NYU Long Island School of Medicine today celebrates its first graduating class of physicians, marking three years since the medical school opened its doors, launching the nation's first accelerated MD program devoted exclusively to training primary care physicians.

17 May 2022

Gynecology News and Research

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

Review of cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes

Misinformation clouds America’s most popular emergency contraception

New compound shows promise to kill a range of hard-to-treat cancer types

Vitamin D therapy may be a useful addition to the treatment of ovarian cancer, study suggests

Egg freezing technology empowers women with improved reproductive autonomy, study shows

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

Robust biomarker panel could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

Researchers reveal novel tumor–macrophage interactions that promote peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer

As ‘trigger law’ looms, new clinic preps to provide abortions in conservative bastion

Potential therapeutic target discovered for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors

Study identifies multiple barriers faced by family physicians while providing abortion services

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

NYU Long Island School of Medicine celebrates first graduating class of primary care physicians

Scientists explore triggers associated with transplacental transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Novel technique to measure sperm age may help predict pregnancy success

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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