Scientists use ‘arousometer’ to measure what turns off women most
Being shown images of something disgusting reduced genital blood flow in women – as measured by an ‘arousometer’ – more than being shown something frightening. …read more
Taxane Benefits in Early Breast Cancer Have Staying Power
Long-term clinical trial results support the use of paclitaxel once weekly and docetaxel once every 3 weeks following chemotherapy in women with stage II or III operable breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Counseling key to guiding rheumatic disease treatment during pregnancy
ROME – New therapies introduced over the past 15 years have vastly improved the lives of patients with rheumatic diseases but are also creating complex treatment scenarios as more female patients… …read more
In ERs, UTIs and STIs in women misdiagnosed, even mixed up nearly half the time
Urinary tract and sexually transmitted infections in women are misdiagnosed by emergency departments nearly half the time, according to a paper in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, a publication… …read more
Girls suffer more overuse injuries in teen sports
A new study performed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows that when it comes to overuse injuries in high school sports, girls are at a much higher risk than boys. …read more
Women with a history of stillbirth ‘up to four times higher risk of recurrence’
Women who have a history of stillbirth are up to four times more likely to experience stillbirth in a future pregnancy, according to new research published in The BMJ. …read more
Essure Adverse Events Ballooned Since Late 2013, FDA Says
However, the agency said that one postapproval study of the permanent contraceptive device did not reveal any new safety problems since it was approved in 2002. News Alerts …read more
High-Grade Cervical Lesions Reduced Since Start of HPV Vaccination
Abnormal changes in the cervix that can lead to cancer are less frequent in young women since the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information …read more
Planned Parenthood Rolls Out STD Testing Apps
Planned Parenthood has launched mobile apps that let users in California, Minnesota and Washington state request a home lab kits that tests for two of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Reuters Health Information …read more
Autism Risk and Cesarean Delivery: Final Verdict Is In
Despite previous research to the contrary, a new study suggests birth by cesarean delivery is unlikely to be a risk factor for autism. Medscape Medical News …read more