Top women's health news

Eradication of female genital mutilation "a matter of resources"

superuser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:15:10 +0000

The eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM) could be seen in coming years if enough funds are poured into successful projects.

Human rights organisations call for EU action to combat female genital mutilation

superuser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:01 +0000

EU member states need to take greater action to combat female genital mutilation (FGM), human rights organisations Amnesty International and the European Women's Lobby (EWL) have said.

Patau and Edwards syndromes 'can be identified at 10 weeks' gestation'

superuser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:06 +0000

A DNA test can identify trisomy 18 and 13 chromosome abnormalities - otherwise known as Edwards and Patau syndromes - in foetuses after ten weeks of gestation, new maternal and newborn health research has shown.

Psychosocial intervention 'aids cancer pain management'

superuser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:05 +0000

Women with gynaecological cancers may benefit from psychosocial interventions, which have been found to improve pain management in patients with tumours.

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in the US analysed the results of 37 past studies published between 1966 and 2010 and found skill-based training and education on the relief of discomfort are effective for such people.

Study finds low attendance rates for MRI breast screening

superuser — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:06 +0000

Women's health breast screenings using MRI are not being attended by many high-risk females.

This is the finding of a new study published in the journal Academic Radiology and conducted by a team at the University of Colorado in the US, who analysed data on 64,659 patients.

Doctors 'adhering to surgical breast biopsy recommendations'

superuser — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:02 +0000

Previous women's health research has shown surgical breast biopsies are conducted too often, but a new study has suggested doctors are not overusing this technique.

Risk of obstetrical complications after egg donation 'not increased by being over 50'

superuser — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:09 +0000

The risk of obstetrical complications following fertility treatment via egg donation is not higher for women over 50 compared with those under the age of 42, a study has found.

A team led by Drs Mark Sauer and Daniel Kort conducted the largest single-centre analysis of this issue and their findings contradict previous epidemiological data.

Congenital heart defects 'more likely when mum is obese and a smoker'

superuser — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:09 +0000

Pregnant women who are overweight and smoke could be putting the development of their child's heart at risk, maternal and newborn health research has shown.

Indigestion drugs 'come with greater risks after menopause'

superuser — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:02 +0000

Women's health research has shown postmenopausal use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for indigestion comes with additional risks.

Breast cancer vaccination 'eradicates early tumours'

superuser — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:45:07 +0000

Women's health could be improved with vaccination in early stages of breast cancer, as a study has found immunisation can eradicate a significant proportion of tumours.