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Monthly Archives: August 2015

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Complete resection of high-grade brain cancer yields better survival in children — especially girls

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 19, 2015

For children with aggressive brain cancers called high-grade gliomas (HGG), the chances of survival are improved when surgery is successful in eliminating all visible cancer, reports a study in the… …read more

The global cost of unsafe abortion

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 19, 2015

Seven million women a year in the developing world are treated in healthcare facilities for complications following unsafe abortion, finds a study published today (19 August) in BJOG: An… …read more

Non-Hispanic black women less likely to survive endometrial cancer than women of other races and ethnicities

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 19, 2015

Main Finding(s): Non-Hispanic black women with endometrial cancer had worse outcomes than women in other racial/ethnic groups diagnosed with the same subtype of endometrial cancer and at the same… …read more

FDA Approves ‘Female Viagra’ Flibanserin (Addyi)

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 20151 Comment

The manufacturer aims to have the drug available for sale starting October 17. FDA Approvals …read more

Genes could hold key to ovarian cancer survival

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 20153 Comments

Scientists have identified a series of genes which appear to play an important role in the longer survival of women with ovarian cancer. …read more

Women’s health, education, marital status pre-pregnancy affect birth weight of girls

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 20151 Comment

UCI study first to tie low natal weight to biological, social factors 3 generations deepA woman’s weight at birth, education level and marital status pre-pregnancy can have repercussions for two… …read more

Protective eyewear reduces field hockey eye injuries without increased concussion risk

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 2015

A study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools and the University of Colorado School of Medicine has found that… …read more

Vaginal Microbiome May Predict Preterm Birth

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 20151 Comment

A recent prospective study has found that a vaginal microbiome poor in Lactobacillus may be associated with an increased risk for premature delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more

Oral contraceptives may impact aspects of arthritis in women

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 2015

New research indicates that use of oral contraceptives may provide benefits for women with inflammatory arthritis. …read more

7 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

NewsBy MiamiOBGYNsocietyAugust 18, 20151 Comment

What is happening in week 7 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a blueberry and is making about 100 new brain cells per minute. Their kidneys are starting to mature. …read more

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