Mammography ‘does not reduce breast cancer deaths’
An analysis of more than 16 million women across the US suggests that mammography screening for breast cancer does not reduce deaths from the disease and may lead to overdiagnosis. …read more
Pregnant women with epilepsy ‘at greater risk of death, delivery complications’
Pregnant women with epilepsy may be at 10 times greater risk of maternal death and adverse complications during delivery than those without the disorder, a new study finds. …read more
Many women – especially smokers – drink alcohol while pregnant
Smokers were the expectant mothers most likely to risk drinking alcohol during their pregnancy, in a large survey of women in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. …read more
FDA Clears Theranos’ HSV-1 Finger Prick Test and System
The 510(k) clearance includes the company’s finger stick and venous blood test, its patented Nanotainer tubes, and analytical software. FDA Approvals …read more
More Medicaid-insured infants survive with enhanced prenatal care program
Participation in Michigan’s statewide Medicaid enhanced prenatal care program led to significant reductions in infant mortality and newborn deaths among families insured by Medicaid, according to a… …read more
Delivery mortality and complications higher in epileptic women
Pregnant women with a history of epilepsy are at increased risk for death and complications during delivery, according to a new study. It is estimated that women with a history of epilepsy comprise… …read more
New Mutation Associated With Severe Obesity
A mutation newly identified in a morbidly obese individual shuts down production of an enzyme known to affect insulin production and appetite suppression, as well as other hormones. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cell-Free Fetal DNA Testing Warrants Caution, Committee Says
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine issued a joint opinion on the appropriate use of cell-free fetal DNA screening. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cardiovascular disease in females — new perspectives on lifelong risks
While heart disease is the number one cause of death in both sexes, it poses special considerations in women–with risks often beginning in childhood and changing at different stages of life. …read more
Two new studies on the connection between hypertension and cognitive decline
With the number of individuals affected by cognitive decline expected to rise over the next few decades, investigating its potential causes is of major public health interest. …read more