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What are the clinical considerations of proton radiotherapy for individuals with locally advancing breast cancer?

In a recent review published in Current Oncology, researchers highlighted the technical and clinical considerations for proton radiotherapy delivery for individuals with locally advancing breast malignancies.

1 Mar 2023

New book unravels the greatest mysteries of menstruation

A new book from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy takes an unflinching look at the many ways humans have struggled – and often failed – to understand one of the greatest mysteries of human biology: menstruation.

1 Mar 2023

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group.

1 Mar 2023

25% of COVID-19 patients have lasting reduction in lung function

In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet SSRN* server, researchers evaluated the impairment of pulmonary function in individuals suffering from post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) or long coronavirus disease (long COVID) symptoms after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

28 Feb 2023

Higher income not enough to offset the impact of race on maternal and infant health

While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new University of Michigan research.

28 Feb 2023

Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation

Researchers characterize the cellular metabolome of breast milk throughout the course of lactation.

28 Feb 2023

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of using a product comprising lactic acid, grape seed extract, and pea protein in managing bacterial vaginosis in vivo.

28 Feb 2023

NYC makes clear its intent to lead on abortion access

New York City has long been a haven for people who want an abortion, and new city programs and policies aim to make sure it remains one since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade and tossed abortion regulation back to the states.

28 Feb 2023

Maternal obesity alters the structure of placenta more than gestational diabetes mellitus

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose control in pregnancy).

28 Feb 2023

Loneliness can lead to depression in expectant and new mothers

Loneliness can often contribute to depression in expectant and new mothers, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.

28 Feb 2023

Midwives provide safe primary care for pregnancies of all risk levels, study shows

New UBC research shows that midwives in British Columbia are providing safe primary care for pregnancies of all medical risk levels, contrary to a popular belief that midwives mostly manage low-risk pregnancies.

27 Feb 2023

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Government data show that approximately 7.2 million women in the United States have substance use disorders (SUDs) and almost 20 million reported illicit substance use in the past year.

27 Feb 2023

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

Many pregnancy complications are associated with future heart disease. Such complications include gestational diabetes, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and related disorders), and together they are referred to as adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

27 Feb 2023

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Although genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mutations continue to face a high risk of cancer incidence after age 50, even if they have not been previously diagnosed with cancer.

24 Feb 2023

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Rebecca Schneyer, MD, has received the Medstar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Award given by the Foundation of the AAGL.

24 Feb 2023

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.

24 Feb 2023

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

People who became pregnant using assisted reproductive technologies were found to be over twice as likely to develop preeclampsia than those with traditional pregnancies, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and low birthweight, over the past 10 years are largely attributable to the health status of a person before they get pregnant, rather than age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family-centered care practices for infants born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers.

24 Feb 2023

One Texas judge will decide fate of abortion pill used by millions of American women

Federal judges in Texas have delivered time and again for abortion opponents.

24 Feb 2023

Women's Health News

What are the clinical considerations of proton radiotherapy for individuals with locally advancing breast cancer?

New book unravels the greatest mysteries of menstruation

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

25% of COVID-19 patients have lasting reduction in lung function

Higher income not enough to offset the impact of race on maternal and infant health

Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation

Natural product with grape seed extracts, lactic acid, and pea protein could effectively manage bacterial vaginosis

NYC makes clear its intent to lead on abortion access

Maternal obesity alters the structure of placenta more than gestational diabetes mellitus

Loneliness can lead to depression in expectant and new mothers

Midwives provide safe primary care for pregnancies of all risk levels, study shows

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

One Texas judge will decide fate of abortion pill used by millions of American women

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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