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Quality improvement project dramatically boosts iron deficiency screening in pregnancy

Within a year of initiation, a multidisciplinary project to improve screening and treatment for iron deficiency in pregnancy resulted in a sixfold rise in screening rates for iron deficiency in pregnant patients, a 20-fold rise in the number of intravenous (IV) iron infusions, and a significant improvement in median hemoglobin levels.

7 Dec 2025

Study finds no specific harms linked to hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy

Taking the sickle cell drug hydroxyurea during or shortly before pregnancy does not appear to cause specific issues in newborns, according to the first prospective study of pregnancies involving hydroxyurea exposure.

7 Dec 2025

Restrictive state abortion laws may affect frontline care in obstetric emergencies

Although the United States does not guarantee health care as a right, federal law mandates that hospitals cannot deny anyone lifesaving emergency care.

5 Dec 2025

New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival

UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells that helps explain how these tumors resist environmental stress and thrive in acidic, low-oxygen environments that would normally be toxic to healthy cells.

5 Dec 2025

Modern pollutants and ancient genetic variants could explain why some women develop endometriosis

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop endometriosis.

5 Dec 2025

Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows quickly, spreads early and lacks the hormone receptors that make other breast cancers treatable with targeted therapies.

5 Dec 2025

Restless legs syndrome linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk

The study shows restless legs syndrome is associated with higher Parkinson's disease incidence, raising questions about treatment impacts on symptoms.

5 Dec 2025

Long-acting HIV treatment could improve outcomes for breastfeeding women

Sujata Tewari, BA, previously of the Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Andrea L. Ciaranello, MD, MPH, of the MPEC and Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, are the lead and senior authors of a paper published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, “Long-acting antiretroviral therapy for breastfeeding women with HIV experiencing barriers to adherence in Zimbabwe: Modeling clinical impact and cost-effectiveness.

4 Dec 2025

Psychosocial stress in women linked to early signs of heart tissue changes

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an association not observed in men, a new study reveals.

4 Dec 2025

Planned birth at term shown to cut pre-eclampsia risk in high-risk women

Planned birth at term reduces the incidence of pre-eclampsia in women at high risk of the condition, without increasing emergency Caesarean or neonatal unit admission, according to new trial results.

4 Dec 2025

Survey reveals widespread misconceptions about the role of certified nurse-midwives

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States is expected to face a significant shortage of OB-GYNs in the next five years.

4 Dec 2025

Study uncovers strategy to sensitize estrogen receptor–positive breast tumors to immunotherapy

A study led by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute advances one of the most significant milestones in breast cancer treatment, making immunotherapy effective against the most common tumor type, estrogen receptor-positive or luminal breast cancer.

4 Dec 2025

Women's Health News

Quality improvement project dramatically boosts iron deficiency screening in pregnancy

Study finds no specific harms linked to hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy

Restrictive state abortion laws may affect frontline care in obstetric emergencies

New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival

Modern pollutants and ancient genetic variants could explain why some women develop endometriosis

Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

Restless legs syndrome linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk

Long-acting HIV treatment could improve outcomes for breastfeeding women

Psychosocial stress in women linked to early signs of heart tissue changes

Planned birth at term shown to cut pre-eclampsia risk in high-risk women

Survey reveals widespread misconceptions about the role of certified nurse-midwives

Study uncovers strategy to sensitize estrogen receptor–positive breast tumors to immunotherapy

New drug combination shows promise for overcoming resistance in ovarian cancer

Clearer guidance needed for low- and no-alcohol drinks in pregnancy

Where you live affects your weight more than you think

Injectable scaffold vaccine shows strong protection against implant-related MRSA

Study opens up new perspectives for targeted care of women with gestational diabetes

Sweat testing could transform drug monitoring and diabetes care

Wind-borne mosquitoes carry infectious pathogens for hundreds of miles

Breast density alerts may cause confusion and raise anxiety among women

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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