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Drug used to treat skin and lung cancers slows the progression of ovarian cancer sub-type

A drug currently used to treat skin and lung cancers has been found to slow the progression of a form of ovarian cancer and increase the number of patients who respond to treatment, a clinical trial has found.

4 Feb 2022

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Alison Edelman about her latest research that investigated the effects COVID-19 vaccinations have on the menstrual cycle.

4 Feb 2022

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infection can change nasopharyngeal microbiota composition in pregnancy

A recent study from Spain showed that the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can change the overall structure and diversity of the nasopharyngeal microbiota in pregnant women – which persists even weeks after clinical infection. The paper is currently available on Research Square preprint* server.

3 Feb 2022

The spread of menstrual irregularity and COVID-19 vaccines concerns on the web

researchers discuss their findings from an analysis of data searches with a focus on menstrual irregularities and COVID-19 vaccine concerns.

3 Feb 2022

Better diagnostic tests needed to guide HER2 breast cancer treatment, study suggests

A new study by researchers at Yale Cancer Center shows using current standard human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) assays as a diagnostic test may result in a mis-assignment of patients for treatment for breast cancer with a promising new drug.

3 Feb 2022

Study results strongly support COVID mRNA vaccine boosters for nursing home residents

Researchers evaluate the vaccine effectiveness of mRNA booster dose in nursing home residents who completed the primary series of mRNA vaccination.

2 Feb 2022

New evidence that positive framing could improve COVID vaccine uptake globally

Researchers applied message framing techniques to the side effects associated with the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

2 Feb 2022

Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a biomarker for ovarian aging, suggesting an increased risk for early menopause, according to preliminary research by University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologists.

2 Feb 2022

CECR2 gene inhibition prevents triple-negative breast cancer from metastasizing, study shows

A new study by researchers at Yale Cancer Center shows inhibition of the CECR2 gene prevents triple-negative breast cancer from advancing or metastasizing.

2 Feb 2022

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

A new revolutionary test for detecting ovarian and breast cancer, which could potentially measure future cancer risk, is being developed by researchers from UCL's Institute for Women's Health.

2 Feb 2022

ESHRE publishes new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment of endometriosis

A new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment and management of endometriosis has been published today (Wednesday) by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ESHRE).

2 Feb 2022

Social isolation, loneliness increase cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

During the current pandemic, social distancing has been one tool used to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But data from a new study point to as much as a 27% increase in heart disease risk in postmenopausal women who experience both high levels of social isolation and loneliness.

2 Feb 2022

Stomach emptying is slower during labor but faster in women who receive an epidural analgesia

Physician anesthesiologists prefer that laboring women have an empty stomach because of the lower risk for aspiration (inhaling) of food in case general anesthesia for cesarean section becomes necessary.

2 Feb 2022

Experimental immunotherapy could help treat some people with metastatic breast cancer

An experimental form of immunotherapy that uses an individual's own tumor-fighting immune cells could potentially be used to treat people with metastatic breast cancer, according to results from an ongoing clinical trial led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research, part of the National Institutes of Health.

1 Feb 2022

Study suggests an etiological link between obesity and female reproductive disorders

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, however, the roles and mechanisms of obesity in the cause(s) of reproductive conditions are unclear.

1 Feb 2022

CDC releases new materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign

CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.

1 Feb 2022

Observational study reveals continuing inequality in COVID-19 mortality in England and Wales

Recently, the same group of researchers refined their earlier analysis by using new data sets to determine deaths due to COVID-19 instead of including deaths involving COVID-19 in small areas. This study has been posted to the medRxiv* preprint server.

31 Jan 2022

Women's Health News

Drug used to treat skin and lung cancers slows the progression of ovarian cancer sub-type

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infection can change nasopharyngeal microbiota composition in pregnancy

The spread of menstrual irregularity and COVID-19 vaccines concerns on the web

Better diagnostic tests needed to guide HER2 breast cancer treatment, study suggests

Study results strongly support COVID mRNA vaccine boosters for nursing home residents

New evidence that positive framing could improve COVID vaccine uptake globally

Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

CECR2 gene inhibition prevents triple-negative breast cancer from metastasizing, study shows

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

ESHRE publishes new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment of endometriosis

Social isolation, loneliness increase cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

Stomach emptying is slower during labor but faster in women who receive an epidural analgesia

Experimental immunotherapy could help treat some people with metastatic breast cancer

Study suggests an etiological link between obesity and female reproductive disorders

CDC releases new materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign

Observational study reveals continuing inequality in COVID-19 mortality in England and Wales

Study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in expectant mums during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assess outcomes of a self-care program for women with pelvic organ prolapse

Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sex blackmailing during pandemic

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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