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Individuals born via cesarean may be at increased risk of obesity, new study shows

Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth--and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a large new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

6 Sep 2016

NICE MIB offers SD-IORT using Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy system for early stage breast cancer patients

NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has announced a new Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) stating that NHS doctors and commissioners may consider Single Dose Intraoperative Radiotherapy (SD-IORT) using the Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy system with ORL managed service as a treatment option for early stage breast cancer patients.

6 Sep 2016

Oral contraceptive use may be reason for decline in mortality from ovarian cancer worldwide

Deaths from ovarian cancer fell worldwide between 2002 and 2012 and are predicted to continue to decline in the USA, European Union and, though to a smaller degree, in Japan by 2020, according to new research published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology today (Tuesday).

5 Sep 2016

JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Osteoporosis particularly affects elderly women: the bone's structure weakens and the risk of suffering fractures rises.

2 Sep 2016

Social, economic inequity and structural barriers can prevent women from achieving hospital birth in Nepal

Encouraging hospital births are an important component of reducing maternal mortality in low-resource settings. Now, new research shows certain factors, including age and income, determine whether women living in rural Nepal have home births or hospital deliveries.

2 Sep 2016

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

An innovative way of boosting the vitamin D levels of expectant mums and infants has been honoured by one of the parenting industries most prestigious award schemes.

From BetterYou Ltd 2 Sep 2016

Pregnant woman's exposure to phthalates linked to genital abnormalities in newborn boys

Doctors and researchers know that man-made chemicals commonly found in plastics, foods, personal care products and building materials can interfere with how hormones like estrogen and testosterone work in the body.

1 Sep 2016

New research explores challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors

Although there is some overlap, past research has shown that the challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors differ somewhat from Caucasian women.

1 Sep 2016

Induced deliveries following rupture of amniotic sac pose no increased risk to health of mother and infants

A new Tel Aviv University study has determined that natural, spontaneous deliveries and induced deliveries following the rupture of the amniotic sac in the mother share similar neonatal outcomes, contradicting common wisdom.

1 Sep 2016

Military needs to work on changing cultural aspects to integrate women in armed forces, say researchers

Even though the Defense Secretary Ash Carter earlier this year formally opened all combat jobs to women, two University of Kansas researchers say the U.S. military needs to work on changing significant cultural aspects to fully integrate women in the armed forces.

1 Sep 2016

Taking two new epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may not harm thinking skills and IQs of children

Two epilepsy drugs, levetiracetam and topiramate, may not harm the thinking skills and IQs of school-age children born to women who took them while pregnant, according to a recent study.

1 Sep 2016

Study collects data on 30-day mortality for breast, lung cancer patients after SACT to improve patient care

For the first time, national data on 30-day mortality for patients with breast and lung cancer treated with chemotherapy have been collected and analysed in order to help clinical teams review and improve patient care, and identify groups of patients who may have additional needs.

31 Aug 2016

Breastfeeding for longer than 6 months can lower breast cancer mortality risk

A new study of women 20 years after undergoing surgery for primary breast cancer shows that breastfeeding for longer than 6 months is associated with a better survival rate.

31 Aug 2016

SAGA funding initiative aims to advance understanding of potential sex differences in Alzheimer's

The first-ever Alzheimer's Association Sex and Gender in Alzheimer's research grant awards will provide $2.2 million to nine projects to advance understanding of the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer's disease on women.

31 Aug 2016

Giving breastfeeding mothers monthly high-dose vitamin D supplements could benefit infants

New research from New Zealand's University of Otago has found that giving breastfeeding mothers monthly high-dose vitamin D supplements may be a possible way to improve their babies' vitamin D status.

30 Aug 2016

Study suggests autologous EPC transfusion may prevent miscarriage in high-risk pregnancies

In a study focusing on the role of self-donated (autologous) bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in placental vascular development, researchers in Japan have discovered that when transplanted into pregnant mice, EPCs can contribute to better blood vessel growth that helps in forming "normalized" placental vascularization, leading, in turn, to reduced recurrent miscarriages by providing a healthier fetal environment during gestation.

30 Aug 2016

REVERSE II trial validates HERDOO2 rule to help spot women who can discontinue anticoagulants

A clinical decision rule (CDR) that can be applied to women after a first, unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) was able to identify those with a low-risk of recurrence who could safely discontinue anticoagulant therapy, researchers reported at ESC Congress 2016.

30 Aug 2016

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Individuals born via cesarean may be at increased risk of obesity, new study shows

NICE MIB offers SD-IORT using Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy system for early stage breast cancer patients

Oral contraceptive use may be reason for decline in mortality from ovarian cancer worldwide

JMU scientists crystallize new inhibitory antibodies targeting sclerostin

Social, economic inequity and structural barriers can prevent women from achieving hospital birth in Nepal

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

Pregnant woman's exposure to phthalates linked to genital abnormalities in newborn boys

New research explores challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors

Induced deliveries following rupture of amniotic sac pose no increased risk to health of mother and infants

Military needs to work on changing cultural aspects to integrate women in armed forces, say researchers

Taking two new epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may not harm thinking skills and IQs of children

Study collects data on 30-day mortality for breast, lung cancer patients after SACT to improve patient care

Breastfeeding for longer than 6 months can lower breast cancer mortality risk

SAGA funding initiative aims to advance understanding of potential sex differences in Alzheimer's

Giving breastfeeding mothers monthly high-dose vitamin D supplements could benefit infants

Study suggests autologous EPC transfusion may prevent miscarriage in high-risk pregnancies

REVERSE II trial validates HERDOO2 rule to help spot women who can discontinue anticoagulants

Experimental drug may become key tool to target triple-negative breast cancer with immunotherapy

Nebivolol treatment may protect against antracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients

Researcher identifies mechanisms that may cause resistance to BRAF inhibitor

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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