Breast cancer ‘is not a single disease,’ say experts
A new report from the National Cancer Institute and other bodies claims breast cancer consists of four subtypes, and incidence of these subtypes varies by age and other factors. …read more
Domestic violence victims may be hurt by mandatory arrest laws
“Just call the police, they have to do something,” is sometimes the advice given to a woman who reveals that she is a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV), more commonly called domestic… …read more
Glyburide in pregnancy linked to respiratory distress, NICU admission
Newborns of women who have gestational diabetes treated with glyburide appear to be at increased risk for admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, birth… …read more
Guidance Issued for Endometrial Cancer, Hints for Diagnosis
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology have issued a new practice bulletin on endometrial cancer to aid in early diagnosis, early management. Medscape Medical News …read more
Female IBD patients: Stay up-to-date on your cervical cancer screening
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be at increased risk of cervical dysplasia and cancer, according to a new study1 published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official… …read more
Is painful knee and hand osteoarthritis in women associated with excess mortality?
Study compares mortality rates of women with painful knee and hand osteoarthritis with the mortality of unaffected women from the same community; demonstrates higher risk of early death in the group… …read more
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