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Telehealth interventions could lead to improved obstetric outcomes

Telehealth interventions are associated with improved obstetric outcomes, according to a review published from physician-researchers at the George Washington University.

11 Feb 2020

China's One-Child Policy has beneficial effect on women's education

Women's educational attainment has increased tremendously and even exceeded men's all over the world in the late 20th century.

10 Feb 2020

Study to evaluate safety of PrEP and dapivirine ring in pregnant women

A woman who is eight-months pregnant is the first participant to be enrolled into a study evaluating the safety and acceptability of two different HIV prevention approaches when used during pregnancy -- the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring, which is currently under regulatory review, and a daily antiretroviral (ARV) pill called Truvada, an approach already approved in several countries and commonly referred to as PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis.

10 Feb 2020

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy can influence the development of ADHD

According to a study conducted in Finland, the risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in those children whose mother’s vitamin D level was sufficient during the first and second trimesters.

10 Feb 2020

New clinical trial to examine the safety of dapivirine vaginal ring and PrEP in pregnant women

The first clinical trial specifically designed to test the safety of the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring in pregnant women has begun in southern and eastern Africa.

10 Feb 2020

Higher maternal blood pressure linked to placental gene modifications

Higher maternal blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with chemical modifications to placental genes, according to a study by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health.

10 Feb 2020

Single dose of HPV vaccine is effective for preventing preinvasive cervical disease

New research indicates that a single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop into cervical cancer.

10 Feb 2020

Quick reference points on egg freezing for age-related fertility

Egg freezing for age-related fertility is becoming more common, and a short article in CMAJ provides quick reference points on the topic for primary care providers.

10 Feb 2020

Urine test for HPV-linked cervical cancer shows potential to boost screening access

University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers report a non-invasive screening method for HPV-linked cervical cancer has potential to boost screening access, and warrants further research.

9 Feb 2020

George Mason researcher to study link between endometriosis and endocrine disruptors with NIH grant

Dr. Anna Pollack, associate professor at the George Mason College of Health and Human Services has received a $1.6M grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study the link between endometriosis and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

9 Feb 2020

Routine screenings prevent most cervical cancers

Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide, but most American women can prevent it by being screened with tests that detect human papillomaviruses (HPV).

9 Feb 2020

Study: It is hard to determine women’s menopausal age

Is it possible to investigate menopausal age, or not? In more than one in three women aged 50, the body provides no clear answer about the menopause, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Increased use of hormonal intrauterine devices and contraceptive pills are the cause.

9 Feb 2020

Centenary Institute’s cancer researcher offers sage advice for aspiring female scientists

Dr. Jessamy Tiffen, a senior member of the Centenary Institute’s Melanoma Immunology and Oncology Program has some sage advice for aspiring female scientists in advance of this year’s ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’.

7 Feb 2020

Study compiles data on female homicide victims in Spain

In a groundbreaking study, research carried out between the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and the University of Lausanne has compiled data on homicide victims in Spain, disaggregated by gender, from 1910 to 2014.

6 Feb 2020

Baby boomers driving surge in hospital admissions for alcoholism

The latest figures released by the UK’s National Health Service show an increase in the number of hospital admissions because of alcohol by well over 25%, over the last six years, Kent and Medway. And alcohol caused 6,000 deaths last year.

6 Feb 2020

"State of the Nation" report on STIs in England released

Two sexually transmitted infection (STI) charity organizations - British Association for Sexual Health and HIV and Terrance Higgins Trust have released a “State of The Nation” Report on STIs in England. This new report reveals the actual status of STIs in the nation and the steps that administration could take to bring down the numbers.

6 Feb 2020

Cancer cases to rise by 60% globally

World Cancer Day highlights the urgent need for equitable cancer care, emphasizing prevention and treatment disparities between high and low-income countries.

6 Feb 2020

Normal resting heart rate may vary from person to person

A normal resting heart rate (RHR) can vary significantly among individuals, hinting that it’s not always between 60 and 100 beats per minute, a new study finds.

6 Feb 2020

Children's exposure to discrimination can harm their mothers' health

A new study is the first to suggest that children's exposure to discrimination can harm their mothers' health.

6 Feb 2020

All women need to be educated about postpartum hypertension

After childbirth, it is not uncommon for women to experience high blood pressure. If not treated, it can have serious consequences, including stroke and, in some cases, death. It is unclear what causes high blood pressure after childbirth, or who may develop it.

6 Feb 2020