New treatment options for young women diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Aug 2020 6:45 PM ISTCOLUMBIA -Many rare ovarian cancer subtypes, such as small-cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT), have poor prognosis due to their...
Mifepristone, misoprostol combo effectively manages missed miscarriage: MifeMiso trial Medha Baranwal29 Aug 2020 9:45 AM ISTBirmingham, UK: Mifepristone plus misoprostol is more effective than misoprostol alone for the treatment of missed miscarriage, suggests a recent...
Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Linked to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Aug 2020 9:21 AM ISTMore frequent seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with genetic generalized epilepsy have been linked for the first time to drug-resistant...
FDA extends use of intrauterine contraceptive device Mirena up to 6 years Dr Satabdi Saha28 Aug 2020 9:15 AM ISTUse of Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; Bayer), has been extended up to 6 years for pregnancy prevention as compared to the...
Ultrasound alone sufficient for evaluation of masses found on DBT, finds study Medha Baranwal27 Aug 2020 6:00 PM ISTUSA: Ultrasound alone is more effective for working up of masses identified on screening digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), suggests a recent study...
New two step surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Aug 2020 7:15 PM ISTResearchers at the Queen Mary University of London have developed a new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention which is highly...
Non-hormonal treatment for menopausal symptoms offers hope of relief Hina Zahid25 Aug 2020 8:28 PM ISTAURORA, Colo. - A non-hormonal therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause was found to be effective in a recent...
No amount of coffee consumption safe for pregnant women, finds BMJ study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Aug 2020 9:42 AM ISTCoffee is is one of most widely consumed drink globally. It has psychoactive substance and many people, including pregnant women consume it on a daily...
COVID-19 can infect pregnant women's placenta, finds ICMR Study Hina Zahid23 Aug 2020 8:41 PM ISTA new study, jointly conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) at Parel...
Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2020 9:30 PM ISTPreterm and early term delivery are independent risk factors for premature death in women up to 40 years later, finds a study from Sweden published by...
Opioid use linked to pregnancy loss, lower chance of conception: NIH study Hina Zahid21 Aug 2020 11:30 AM ISTOpioid use among women trying to conceive may be associated with a lower chance of pregnancy, suggests a National Institutes of Health study....
High BP during pregnancy tied to bothersome menopausal symptoms, finds study Hina Zahid19 Aug 2020 9:30 PM ISTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal...
