TESARO, Inc. , an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced two niraparib presentations at the 2017 Society for Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, March 12 to 15, 2017, in National Harbor, Maryland.
Category: Obstetrics and Gynecology
The six mistakes all women are making
… 1. THONGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED While they add a certain sex appeal, wearing thongs and g-strings could have serious health implications. Doctor Cannon warned that E. Coli can be transferred from your bottom to your vagina. She said: ‘Think about where …
Fortis Malar Hospital launches ‘All Women’s Clinic’
… medical conditions with male doctors and would often leave out important details that may be detrimental to their health. This clinic is an initiative to bridge this hiatus, facilitate an open dialogue between a woman patient with a woman doctor,” …
Maternal mortality rates decline worldwide except US
New York [US], Mar. 7 : While the maternal mortality rates are declining worldwide, the situation for women in the United States is a glaring exception. And in Texas, where clinics serving women have shuttered and their health interests have been battled all the way up to the US Supreme Court, the rate of pregnancy-related deaths more than doubled over the course of two years.
Looking for relief, pregnant women turn to marijuana despite medical advice
That’s triggered a concern among health professionals about the use of marijuana by pregnant women. Along with the broader availability of marijuana comes the perception that it is a harmless substance, health professionals say.
New study finds increasing age as risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength
… is important,” said , MD, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. “Today, birth rates are at a record low for women in their early 20s and on the rise for women in their 30s and …
Bon Secours expands gynecologist office
… with unlimited digital access at Richmond.com. $19 per month after six-month introductory offer. Bon Secours Richmond Health System’s new Richmond OB-GYN office will be located in the system’s Heart and Vascular Institute building. Bon Secours …
Advaxis to Host Research Reception at Society of Gynecologic Oncology …
Advaxis, Inc. , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, will host a Research Reception during the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. The reception will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 13, in National Harbor Room 15 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
Multicenter Study Finds No Benefit to Treating Mild Thyroid Dysfunction During Pregnancy
March 1, 2017 – A large national study suggests that treating pregnant women for mildly low thyroid function does not improve the IQs of their babies or reduce preterm births or other negative outcomes. The 10-year study, conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center and 14 other universities and medical centers in the National Institutes of Health’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network, found no benefit in treating the women during their pregnancies.
Rise in Texas maternal deaths absent from legislative agenda
… and legislators say there’s no simple fix to curb maternal deaths. The state task force report found mental health disorders and substance abuse were key factors, particularly depression and overdoses from prescription opioids. The report also found …
Preeclampsia raises risk of heart disease, heart failure
… disease later in life. A new study suggests physicians should inform pregnant women with preeclampsia of the heart health risks associated with the condition. Preeclampsia and eclampsia may cause birth complications, as they affect the blood supply …
TransEnterix Announces First Clinical Use of Senhancea Robotic Surgical System in France
Professor Celine Chauleur, a gynecologic oncologist at CHU Saint-Etienne, was the first surgeon to utilize the Senhance system in France. The first case – a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer with pelvic lymphadenectomy – was performed on February 7, 2017.
DMC receives safety certification
Women’s HealthCare of Davis Medical Center has received Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence for Women’s Health services.
UPMC Northwest Announces Brian Durniok as New President
… Brian for nearly four years at Northwest and am proud and inspired by his enduring commitment to providing quality health care for the communities of Venango and surrounding counties, In addition to being responsible for daily human resources …
More Pregnant Women Are Using Marijuana, But It’s Not A Good Idea
And with this shift, there seems to be some confusion among expectant mothers about whether it’s OK to use marijuana during , nearly 4 percent of pregnant women in 2014 said they had used marijuana in the past month. That’s almost double the 2.4 percent that said the same thing in 2002.
For Women in Need of Contraception, a Place with Solutions
… continue to be accepted. Like Planned Parenthood, the Contraceptive Choice Center provides sexual and reproductive health care for all genders. This includes birth control, well-woman examinations, pap smears, breast exams, STI testing, emergency …
Celebrating Sex Inclusion in Biomedical Research
… and beyond came together to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) landmark sex-inclusion policy at a symposium on January 25. “After a long time of being marginalized, the issue of sex …
Medical journal no longer recommends popular morning sickness pill
… is used in half of Canadian pregnancies that result in live births. It is the only prescription drug authorized by Health Canada to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Diclectin is recommended by the Society of Obstetricians and …
Sex is painful for 1 in 10 women: Study
… notably vaginal dryness, anxiety and lack of enjoyment. Intercourse pain was also linked to other physical and mental health issues like depression , sexual relationship factors (like not sharing the same level of interest in sex) and harmful …
U.S. Deaths From Cervical Cancer May Be Underestimated
The number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed, and the risk is greatest among older and black women, a new study finds. “This is a preventable disease and women should not be getting it, let alone dying from it,” study leader Anne Rositch, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, said in a Hopkins news release.
VBHS’s Women’s Health Programs make National Becker’s List
HARLINGEN/BROWNSVILLE – Becker’s Hospital Review recently included the Women’s Health programs of Valley Baptist Health System among 100 of the “great Women’s Health programs” in the United States for providing “award-winning” care to women in the Rio Grande Valley.
Birth Defects Prevention Month- Increase your Likelihood for a Healthier Baby
January is designated by the Center of Disease Control as Birth Defects Prevention Month . It is national health observance and Haywood Women’s Medical Center wants to shed light on ways you can lower your chances of having a baby with a birth defect.
Two years and multiple doctors often needed to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder-and most common cause of infertility – affecting 9 to 18 percent of women around the world. Despite the prevalence of the complex and chronic condition, one-third of women diagnosed with PCOS saw at least three health professionals over the course of two years before receiving a diagnosis, according to a study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Doctor now accepting patients at Wakeman facilityDr. Labbad offers a…
Labbad offers a full-spectrum family medicine for patients of all ages. She has special interests in Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Bariatric/Obesity Medicine and Hospital Medicine.
Woman wants to share battle with ovarian cancer
And now, Newman-Overton is a woman in the middle of the fight of her life with stage four ovarian cancer, living a story . “Why is no one telling this?” Newman-Overton says.
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms in Women
… a treatment for bipolar treatment disorder, and this may affect the drug’s influence. The director of women’s mental health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Laura Miller, says in an article in Psychiatric Times that menopause may also have an …
Delay Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth, Physicians Group Recommends
… said there is increasing evidence that waiting an additional 30 to 60 seconds to clamp the umbilical cord has clear health benefits. Mascola said that the practice does not interfere with early care of the newborn, and that it does stimulate …
Pregnancy changes a mother’s brain for years, study shows
… women remains unknown, said Dr. Rodney L. Wright, associate professor of clinical obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “The significance of these changes and the duration of these changes is yet to be …
More pregnant women use marijuana for morning sickness, study finds. That’s not good.
… study published Monday analyzed data from women ages 18 through 44 from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2002 through 2014. Researchers assessed data from 200,510 women of reproductive age, including 10,587 pregnant women. …
Woman is first to have baby after ovaries frozen as a child
A 24-year-old Dubai native has become the first woman to give birth after having her fertility restored from ovarian tissue frozen during her childhood. She is the first person in the world to have had a successful pregnancy using ovarian tissue that was harvested before the onset of puberty and the only person to have her ovaries transplanted back after 13 years in storage.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Adopts Positive Coverage for Acessa System
… age of 50, with the prevalence even higher among African American women [2]. As a result, they remain a major women’s health issue with significant economic and reproductive impact. The NIH has determined that direct health care costs for the …
Woman is first to have baby with ovaries frozen as a child
A 24-year-old Dubai native has become the first woman to give birth after having her fertility restored from ovarian tissue frozen during her childhood. She is the first person in the world to have had a successful pregnancy using ovarian tissue that was harvested before the onset of puberty and the only person to have her ovaries transplanted back after 13 years in storage.