Experts Support Jolie’s Prophylactic Surgery Decision
Although removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes, with consequent forced menopause, seems a drastic choice, experts say it is appropriate. Medscape Medical News …read more
How Does BMI Affect the Best Route for Hysterectomy?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews a study that examined the association between BMI and surgical risk. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Genetics Societies Issue Recommendations for Fetal DNA Tests
The American Society of Human Genetics and the European Society of Human Genetics issued a statement on testing cell-free fetal DNA for select aneuploidies now, and expanded indications in the future. Medscape Medical News …read more
New study indicates laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation may be safer than abdominal procedure
Decision analysis results published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & GynecologyIn a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers from The University… …read more
Fewer Multiple Births May Cut Autism Risk in ART Kids
Children conceived with assisted reproductive technologies have an increased risk for autism, which could be diminished if one, not multiple, embryos are transferred, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Study compares the cost, benefit of three uterine-conserving treatments for fibroids
The relative cost, benefits, and complications of three minimally invasive techniques for reducing or eliminating symptomatic uterine fibroids are being compared in women who don’t have cancer and… …read more
Men have more complications after total knee, hip replacements
Although patients rarely suffer complications or need revision surgery following total knee and hip replacements, men tend to be more affected than women, say researchers. …read more
Caution Warranted for Use of Macrolides in Pregnancy
Macrolide use during pregnancy was tied to an increased risk for cerebral palsy and epilepsy; experts caution that the risk has to be weighed against complications from untreated infections. Medscape Medical News …read more
Could a tampon one day help predict endometrial cancer? Mayo Clinic researchers say yes
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have shown that it is possible to detect endometrial cancer using tumor DNA picked up by ordinary tampons. …read more
Number of births may affect mom’s future heart health, UT Southwestern cardiologists find
Women who give birth to four or more children are more likely to have cardiovascular changes that can be early indicators of heart disease than women who have fewer children, new research by UT… …read more