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Optimal care for miscarriage may be less likely in states with restrictive abortion policies

A study led by a University at Buffalo physician has found that people experiencing a miscarriage in states with restrictive abortion policies may be less likely to receive optimal care than those in states with supportive abortion policies.

9 Feb 2023

Using cannabis early in pregnancy associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, researchers are looking into the potential health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.

9 Feb 2023

A technicality could keep RSV shots from kids in need

After more than five decades of trying, the drug industry is on the verge of providing effective immunizations against the respiratory syncytial virus, which has put an estimated 90,000 U.S. infants and small children in the hospital since the start of October.

6 Feb 2023

UT Southwestern research could lead to new ways of controlling gene regulation

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered a method cells use to turn genes on and off that involves portions of proteins whose function has long been a mystery.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

3 Feb 2023

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new method to process MRI scans to reveal the distinct compartments of the placenta, take measurements of oxygen levels in each region and determine if there are malformations in blood vessels (i.e., placental lesions).

1 Feb 2023

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Weill Cornell Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and the University of North Carolina have received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to improve screening and preventative treatment of cervical cancer for women living with HIV in low-resource countries.

30 Jan 2023

Pregnancy has no effect on long-term immune response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

The immunologic milieu of pregnancy has no effect on the durability of the anti-S IgG response to COVID-19 vaccination

29 Jan 2023

Research evaluates neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by maternal obesity

A recent study discusses the association of maternal body mass index in pregnancy with neonatal outcomes.

25 Jan 2023

Lifetime ovulatory years positively associated with epithelial ovarian cancer

Francesmary Modugno, Ph.D., professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Magee-Womens Research Institute and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

25 Jan 2023

As states seek to limit abortions, Montana wants to redefine what is medically necessary

Montana's conservative leaders, stymied by the courts from passing laws that impose significant statewide abortion restrictions, seek to tighten the state's Medicaid rules to make it more difficult for low-income women to receive abortions.

24 Jan 2023

Vaccinated women well protected against severe COVID-19 symptoms, complications during pregnancy

The global network led by the Oxford Maternal and Perinatal Health Institute (OMPHI) at the University of Oxford has today published, in the Lancet, the results of the '2022 INTERCOVID Study' conducted in 41 hospitals across 18 countries.

19 Jan 2023

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

In this interview, News Medical spoke to Kate Lawrenson, Ph.D., about their latest research which detailed the molecular profile of endometriosis to help improve therapeutic options for the millions of women suffering from the disease.

19 Jan 2023

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

13 Jan 2023

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

As the University of California's health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of its doctors and faculty want stronger language to ensure that physicians can perform the treatments they deem appropriate, including abortions for women or hysterectomies for transgender patients.

12 Jan 2023

Gynecology News and Research

Optimal care for miscarriage may be less likely in states with restrictive abortion policies

Using cannabis early in pregnancy associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

A technicality could keep RSV shots from kids in need

UT Southwestern research could lead to new ways of controlling gene regulation

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Pregnancy has no effect on long-term immune response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Research evaluates neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by maternal obesity

Lifetime ovulatory years positively associated with epithelial ovarian cancer

As states seek to limit abortions, Montana wants to redefine what is medically necessary

Vaccinated women well protected against severe COVID-19 symptoms, complications during pregnancy

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

Study finds alarming number of older women facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and death

Detailed molecular profile of endometriosis can lead to improved care for millions of women

After nearly four decades of decline, stroke mortality risk appears to be increasing again in the U.S.

Migrant and nonmigrant women report gaps in overall quality of maternal and newborn care

Onsen bathing in the evening hours linked to lower prevalence of hypertension in older Japanese adults

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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