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Dramatic reduction in cervical cancer in the UK following the introduction of HPV vaccination

The current study assessed the impact of HPV vaccination on the rates of cervical cancer and cervical carcinoma in situ.

7 Nov 2021

New CDC report discusses efficacy of mRNA COVID vaccines in immunocompromised

The U.S. CDC reports the observed efficacy among the immunocompromised population following vaccination with mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

7 Nov 2021

Experts reveal improved survival for patients with two out of three types of advanced breast cancer

Patients with two out of the three most common types of advanced breast cancer now have an average survival time of at least five years, according to a panel of experts at the Advanced Breast Cancer Sixth International Consensus Conference (ABC 6).

7 Nov 2021

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

7 Nov 2021

Study finds benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy outweighs risks

A new preprint explores the efficacy of vaccination against infection with SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy.

4 Nov 2021

Study shows most young Australians are willing to be tested for COVID

A new study explores the success of testing efforts among children and adolescents in Australia.

4 Nov 2021

Clear communication needed with college students regarding COVID-19 vaccine procedures and cost

A new study explores the acceptability and usage of COVID-19 vaccines among the student community.

4 Nov 2021

APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server tests the hypothesis that adverse COVID-19 outcomes are associated with the variants of the APOL1 gene.

4 Nov 2021

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

The study, recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, deduced that previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a statistically significant reduced hazard of breakthrough infection among recipients of both the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) and the mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccines.

3 Nov 2021

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

As more states legalize cannabis (now 37) for medical or recreational purposes its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence.

3 Nov 2021

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Researchers evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an influenza vaccine and mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine that were administered concomitantly.

3 Nov 2021

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

A recent review of research published in the journal Diseases has shown that anti-inflammatory diets can be useful in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or reducing the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

3 Nov 2021

Fetal heart rate monitoring is feasible, accurate for managing high-risk pregnancies

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that heart rate monitoring is a feasible, accurate tool to check for heart rhythm abnormalities in the fetuses of pregnant women with anti-Ro/SSA antibodies.

2 Nov 2021

Pregnant women with Takayasu's arteritis may have high prevalence of maternal and fetal complications

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that pregnant women with Takayasu's arteritis, a type of large-vessel vasculitis, appear to have a high prevalence of serious maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.

2 Nov 2021

Women's Health News

Dramatic reduction in cervical cancer in the UK following the introduction of HPV vaccination

New CDC report discusses efficacy of mRNA COVID vaccines in immunocompromised

Experts reveal improved survival for patients with two out of three types of advanced breast cancer

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Study finds benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy outweighs risks

Study shows most young Australians are willing to be tested for COVID

Clear communication needed with college students regarding COVID-19 vaccine procedures and cost

APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

Fetal heart rate monitoring is feasible, accurate for managing high-risk pregnancies

Pregnant women with Takayasu's arteritis may have high prevalence of maternal and fetal complications

Pregnant women exposed to landscape fire smoke more likely to have low birth weight babies

The pros and cons of a COVID-19 vaccine booster

NIH to support a four-year study on long-term effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy

University of Liverpool spin out aims to revolutionize the diagnosis of UTIs

The impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on digestive health

The 5:2 diet is effective at achieving weight loss in women with gestational diabetes

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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