Cognitive behavior therapy shown to improve multiple menopause symptoms
New study demonstrates effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy in managing hot flashes, depression, sleep disturbances, and sexual concerns CLEVELAND, Ohio ...
Tag: Gynecology
Women in developing countries need radiotherapy and vaccines for cervical cancer
Credit: UHN (Toronto, May 28, 2019) - A first of its kind study is reporting that millions of women in ...
Fainting during pregnancy can be a sign of problems for both mother and baby
New study based on records of nearly half a million births in Canada reveals link between first-trimester fainting episodes and ...
Reinvent Motherisk to protect mothers and babies
Canada should reinvent the Motherisk program to support pregnant women to have healthy babies, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Early life exposure to nicotine alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction later
In mouse study, neonatal exposure changed biochemistry of reward circuitry; researchers suggest same mechanism may be at work in humansCredit: ...
Estonian scientists took a big step forward in studying a widespread gynecological disease
Endometriosis is a women's disease that affects 10-15% of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found for the ...
Breastfeeding reduces long-term risk of heart disease in mothers
Women who breastfed their babies are less likely to develop heart disease later in life, according to findings to be ...
New findings could lead to improved vaccinations against sexually transmitted infections
In a study published today in the Nature Communications, researchers from King's College London have shown how skin vaccination can ...
Online intervention reduces mothers’ intentions to visit doctor for respiratory tract infection
Visits to the doctor for a respiratory tract infection can lead to unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, but an online intervention with ...
Early term infants less likely to breastfeed
Credit: (c) 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 14, 2019--A new, prospective study provides evidence that ...
The Lancet: Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic use
Large randomised trial indicates that WHO and other national organisations should change antibiotic guidelines for assisted childbirth Giving a single ...
Milk expression within 8 hours associated with lactation success for VLBW infants in NICU
(Boston) - A study led by physician researchers at Boston Medical Center has shown that first milk expression within eight ...
Opioids: Leading cause of pregnancy-related death in new Utah moms
As the opioid epidemic rages on, one vulnerable group--new moms--have often been overlooked. A new study at the University of ...
Obesity in early pregnancy linked to pregnancy complications
In a prospective study of 18,481 pregnant women in China who had never given birth before, obesity in early pregnancy ...
Migraines may increase risk of pregnancy complications
In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased ...
New connection found between NAFLD and rare pregnancy complication
Study explores the connection between two conditions that may revolve around bile acids San Diego, Calif. (May 9, 2019) -- ...
Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during ‘fourth trimester’
40% felt overwhelmed or depressed, yet many did not have a health plan after delivery The three trimesters of pregnancy ...
Designed with women in mind
Pitt researchers receive a $2.5M NIH award to create an improved repair device for pelvic organ prolapseCredit: Steven Abramowitch PITTSBURGH ...
Circulating tumor DNA gives treatment options for the most common ovarian cancer type
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most common and aggressive subtype of ovarian cancer. The HGSOC tumors consist of ...
Stephenson Cancer Center physician is senior author on major study
Study shows ovarian cancer survival increaseCredit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY - A gynecologic oncologist at the Stephenson Cancer Center at ...
