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Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Researchers have developed a genetic test that can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs.

20 Mar 2024

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

New data from the KEYNOTE-756 phase 3 clinical trial show that adding the immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, to chemotherapy before and after surgery for breast cancer leads to better outcomes for patients regardless of their age or menopausal status.

20 Mar 2024

Routine genomic surveillance at antenatal care can be a cost-effective approach to detect changes in malaria transmission

Genetic diversity of the malaria parasite in pregnant women and children declined in an area targeted for malaria elimination in Mozambique, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by "la Caixa" Foundation and the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM).

20 Mar 2024

Cryoablation could be a new treatment path for breast cancer patients with large tumors

A minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tumors has now been proven effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors, providing a new treatment path for those who are not candidates for surgery, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt Lake City.

20 Mar 2024

Study reports alarming increase in U.S. maternal mortality rates

The U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine.

20 Mar 2024

UQ study aims to understand experiences of ADHD in adult women

Women diagnosed in adulthood with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to join a University of Queensland study into the impact of the diagnosis.

20 Mar 2024

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

The potential of self-care interventions to improve the health and well-being of girls and women to promote equity, gender equality, and human rights.

20 Mar 2024

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

The association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals.

20 Mar 2024

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

A new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth finds that objective information about risk of preeclampsia could be key to driving patient behavior change and creates motivation among pregnant patients to follow provider recommendations on prevention, even among those who are medication-hesitant.

19 Mar 2024

New, interpretable AI model can predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms

Researchers have developed a new, interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

19 Mar 2024

Web-based decision aid helps pregnant women to make informed decisions about sterilization

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a simple, web-based decision aid called My Decision/Mi Decisión that helps empower pregnant individuals who are considering tubal sterilization to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.

19 Mar 2024

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

The International Healthy Eating Report Card Scale (IHERCS), developed by researchers in Hong Kong, effectively assesses preschool children's eating behaviors and family home food environments across different cultures, demonstrating its utility in global health promotion efforts.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

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Women's Health News

Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

Routine genomic surveillance at antenatal care can be a cost-effective approach to detect changes in malaria transmission

Cryoablation could be a new treatment path for breast cancer patients with large tumors

Study reports alarming increase in U.S. maternal mortality rates

UQ study aims to understand experiences of ADHD in adult women

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

New, interpretable AI model can predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms

Web-based decision aid helps pregnant women to make informed decisions about sterilization

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Homeless women experience practical challenges in managing menstruation alongside feelings of embarrassment and shame

A blueprint for personality change: Key mechanisms and stability forces

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

Addressing period poverty among homeless women

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

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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