Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N

Updated on: January 13,2024

Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N

Updated on:January 13,2024

Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx beneficial for FRα-positive ovarian cancer, finds phase 3 trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with high folate receptor α (FRα)-positive ovarian cancer, a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate targeting FRα, mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (MIRV), shows a significa

Updated on: January 13,2024

Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx beneficial for FRα-positive ovarian cancer, finds phase 3 trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with high folate receptor α (FRα)-positive ovarian cancer, a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate targeting FRα, mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (MIRV), shows a significa

Updated on:January 13,2024

Moderate regular exercise found to alleviate some symptoms of postpartum depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExercise status of women three months before childbirth and one month postpartum. It is important that pregnant women engage in proactive and moderate exercise to improve

Updated on: January 13,2024

Moderate regular exercise found to alleviate some symptoms of postpartum depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExercise status of women three months before childbirth and one month postpartum. It is important that pregnant women engage in proactive and moderate exercise to improve

Updated on:January 13,2024

Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

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Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

Updated on:January 13,2024

Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

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Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

Updated on:January 13,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on: January 13,2024

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Updated on:January 13,2024

Study shows women with PCOS respond well to fertility treatments

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility tr

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Study shows women with PCOS respond well to fertility treatments

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility tr

Updated on:January 13,2024

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

by Laura UngarJillaine St.Michel stands for a portrait in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. A year earlier, she learned that her previous 20-week fetus had multiple genetic and developmental pro

Updated on: January 13,2024

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

by Laura UngarJillaine St.Michel stands for a portrait in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. A year earlier, she learned that her previous 20-week fetus had multiple genetic and developmental pro

Updated on:January 13,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on: January 13,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on:January 13,2024

Thrush: Zinc may prevent yeast infections—new research

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Around a half-billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year—with around 140 million women suff

Updated on: January 13,2024

Thrush: Zinc may prevent yeast infections—new research

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Around a half-billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year—with around 140 million women suff

Updated on:January 13,2024