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18/01/2018 - Analysis backs cancer gene screening for all women
All women should be screened for genes for breast and ovarian cancers, according to an analysis published today. More

17/01/2018 - Gestational diabetes link to future risk
Having gestational diabetes may be linked to increased risk of future cardiovascular disease, new research is showing. More

12/01/2018 - Impact of BRCA on early breast cancer studied
Young women who are treated for early breast cancer do not face any immediate increased risk if they carry BRCA mutations, British researchers say today. More

08/01/2018 - Pregnancy paracetamol linked to female fertility problem
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could reduce the fertility of female offspring, Danish researchers have reported. More

20/12/2017 - Caesarean blood cell salvage questioned
Cell salvage during caesarean section may not lead to significant reduction in the use of donor blood transfusions, researchers have found. More

19/12/2017 - Screening drop off puts cervical cancer reductions at risk
Cervical cancer may cease to kill young women within 20 years – but will remain a problem for older women because of complacency about screening, according to a new analysis. More

15/12/2017 - Egyptian mummies reveal earliest known cancers
Researchers have identified the oldest known cases of two kinds of cancer in Egyptian mummies, it has been announced. More

15/12/2017 - Gene link to early-onset breast cancer
British researchers have found a genetic variant underlying the development of breast cancer in young women, it was announced today. More

08/12/2017 - Plea for pregnant women to get flu vaccine
An urgent appeal has been launched by senior doctors to ensure pregnant women get flu vaccination. More

07/12/2017 - Debate over monitoring in labour
This week, experts are debating the question of continuous electronic foetal monitoring for all women in labour. More

06/12/2017 - New traffic pollution health risk assessments
Poor air quality in urban areas is particularly damaging to young children and older adults, according to two reports published today. More

29/11/2017 - War zone link to low birthweight
There is now reliable evidence that women living in areas of armed conflict are at significantly increased risk of having low birthweight babies, a Warwick University expert says today. More

20/11/2017 - Euro-Asian conference studies cultural barriers to cancer care
Efforts to improve breast cancer detection among women from Asian societies need education programmes tailored to local culture, a major conference heard yesterday. More

15/11/2017 - Assisted reproduction boost from vitamin D
High levels of vitamin D may contribute to success in assisted reproduction treatment, researchers say today. More

15/11/2017 - Speedy induction for older mothers?
Rapid induction of labour for pregnant women aged 35 years or over may reduce the risk of perinatal death, British researchers say today. More

13/11/2017 - Miscarriage research priorities identified
More studies should be undertaken to improve the psychological and emotional support of parents affected by miscarriage, according to a new survey. More

10/11/2017 - Three smear tests a lifetime thanks to vaccine
The HPV vaccine means that women need many fewer cervical screens than at present, British researchers say today. More

09/11/2017 - Maternity units urged to check complication rates
Some maternity units have high rates of birth complications, suggesting a need to review their standards, according to the findings of a major audit published today. More

03/11/2017 - Managing side effects from breast cancer combined therapies
Breast cancer patients who combine targeted drugs with hormone therapy have an increased risk of severe side effects, a major European conference will be told today. More

03/11/2017 - Women affected by emergency bowel cancer diagnoses
Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with bowel cancer following an emergency hospital visit, researchers warn today. More

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