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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

Despite increased awareness over the past decades, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 female deaths.

3 Feb 2023

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that somatic deletion of a tumor suppressor gene AKTIP promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy.

3 Feb 2023

Reason-based abortion bans harm the groups impacted by eugenics movements, research finds

In his 2019 opinion in Box v Planned Parenthood, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote an impassioned concurrence describing abortions based on sex, disability or race as a form of 'modern-day eugenics'.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

3 Feb 2023

Five major adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with long term risks of ischemic heart disease

Women who experience any of five major pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth and pre-eclampsia, show an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today.

2 Feb 2023

Mays Cancer Center leads a study evaluating Phase I and Phase III clinical trials for breast cancer drug

The Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was the lead site for a study evaluating Phase I and Phase III clinical trials for elacestrant, a treatment for postmenopausal women and adult men with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

1 Feb 2023

Medicaid expansion in Southern states leads to earlier and more comprehensive treatment of breast cancer

Patients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in a Southern state that expanded access to Medicaid were more likely to receive treatment and less likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage disease, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

1 Feb 2023

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new method to process MRI scans to reveal the distinct compartments of the placenta, take measurements of oxygen levels in each region and determine if there are malformations in blood vessels (i.e., placental lesions).

1 Feb 2023

Breast MRI found to be superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts

Compared to other common supplemental screening methods, breast MRI was superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

31 Jan 2023

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat more abortion complications post-Wade, experts say

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications of forced pregnancies and unsafe abortions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in the USA in 2022, argue experts in an opinion piece published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.

31 Jan 2023

Migraine diagnosed prior to pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Women are disproportionately affected by migraine, especially during their reproductive years. However, the relationship between migraine and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well understood.

31 Jan 2023

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

The present study provided strong evidence that supported the hypothesis that hyperinsulinemia and glucose intolerance cause infertility in women.

31 Jan 2023

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly affects women, is garnering increased attention.

30 Jan 2023

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Weill Cornell Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., and the University of North Carolina have received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to improve screening and preventative treatment of cervical cancer for women living with HIV in low-resource countries.

30 Jan 2023

Low-cost sensing glove can provide a helping hand during birth

Can inexpensive technologies provide a helping hand during birth? A new study in open-access journal Frontiers in Global Women's Health has revealed a low-cost sensing glove that could do just that.

30 Jan 2023

COVID pandemic caused cardiovascular deaths to rise sharply

A recent report by the American Heart Association published in the journal Circulation reported the updated statistics on the major circulatory and cardiovascular diseases, and their outcomes for 2023, with additional insights into the trends in heart disease during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

29 Jan 2023

Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

In a recent study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, researchers in the United States reported findings of qualitative research that they pursued to understand the perceived impact of weight stigma and weight-neutral care among women receiving treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) with type 2 diabetes. BED is the most common eating disorder in the United States (US).

29 Jan 2023

Study shows COVID-19 induces body fat and other metabolic changes

In a recent study published in the journal Cureus, researchers explored the relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and levels of serum insulin, body fat distribution, and insulin resistance (IR) estimated by homeostasis model assessment (HOMA).

29 Jan 2023

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody response in human milk

In a recent study published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers investigated the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific antibodies in the milk of lactating women. Additionally, they explored whether the booster-induced antibody response differed from the homologous and heterologous boosting schedule of their primary vaccination.

29 Jan 2023

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

A recent study explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

29 Jan 2023

Women's Health News

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

Reason-based abortion bans harm the groups impacted by eugenics movements, research finds

Researchers document link between higher risk of maternal mortality and sickle cell disease

Five major adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with long term risks of ischemic heart disease

Mays Cancer Center leads a study evaluating Phase I and Phase III clinical trials for breast cancer drug

Medicaid expansion in Southern states leads to earlier and more comprehensive treatment of breast cancer

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

Breast MRI found to be superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat more abortion complications post-Wade, experts say

Migraine diagnosed prior to pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

NCI awards $3.5 million grant to eliminate cervical cancer among women with HIV in low-resource countries

Low-cost sensing glove can provide a helping hand during birth

COVID pandemic caused cardiovascular deaths to rise sharply

Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

Study shows COVID-19 induces body fat and other metabolic changes

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody response in human milk

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

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