Report shows young women have higher HPV vaccination rates but are put off by pap smears

by BGI GenomicsResponses to whether cervical cancer is caused by HPV. Credit:State of Cervical Cancer Awareness Report(2023).To further motivate action to combat cervical cancer, BGI Genom

Updated on: January 21,2024

Report shows young women have higher HPV vaccination rates but are put off by pap smears

by BGI GenomicsResponses to whether cervical cancer is caused by HPV. Credit:State of Cervical Cancer Awareness Report(2023).To further motivate action to combat cervical cancer, BGI Genom

Updated on:January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on: January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

Updated on: January 21,2024

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

Updated on:January 21,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on: January 21,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on:January 21,2024

Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts Universit

Updated on: January 21,2024

Professor offers tips for safely returning to exercise postpartum

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter giving birth to her first child, Shefali Christopher, an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts Universit

Updated on:January 21,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on: January 21,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on:January 21,2024

Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

Updated on: January 21,2024

Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

Updated on:January 21,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on: January 21,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on:January 21,2024

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on: January 21,2024

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on:January 21,2024

Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in t

Updated on: January 21,2024

Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in t

Updated on:January 21,2024