Oestrogen regulates pathological changes of bones via bone lining cells
The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in the structural stability of bones. …read more
New therapeutic approach for difficult-to-treat subtype of ovarian cancer identified
A potential new therapeutic strategy for a difficult-to-treat form of ovarian cancer has been discovered by Wistar scientists. The findings were published online in Nature Cell Biology. …read more
Safe Sleep Practices Improve With Digital Reminders to Moms
New moms who received frequent digital messages at home about safe sleep practices for their infants were more adherent than moms who received the information during their hospitalization only. Medscape Medical News …read more
Emergency Visits Common After Hysterectomy, Study Finds
Approximately one in 11 women who undergo hysterectomy for benign disease make potentially avoidable visits to the emergency department within 30 days of the surgery, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News …read more
Anovulation: Definition, symptoms, and treatment
Anovulation is when a woman does not ovulate. Periods may become irregular or absent. In this article, we look at symptoms and treatments options. …read more
Single BMD Scan Predicts Future Fracture Risk in Older Women
A single BMD measurement at the femoral neck in postmenopausal women predicts risk of having a hip or nonvertebral fracture far into the future, with any history of fracture adding to the risk. Medscape Medical News …read more
Acupuncture is effective for relieving period pain
Manual acupuncture is effective in treating period pain and associated symptoms, such as nausea and headaches, according to the results of new research. …read more
Heparin, ASA Aids Live Birth With Antiphospholipid Antibody
Unfractionated heparin added to aspirin is superior to aspirin alone in promoting live births among women with antiphospholipid syndrome and recurrent pregnancy loss, a meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Running for 1 minute per day may protect women’s bone health
A short burst of high-intensity, weight-bearing physical activity, such as running, is connected with better bone health in women, finds new research. …read more
Early Menopause Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A Dutch study has linked early menopause to increased type 2 diabetes risk, independent of confounders such as genetic factors and insulin or glucose levels, and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Medscape Medical News …read more