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17/07/2020 - Widened cancer gene testing could save millions of lives
Broadening cancer gene testing for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations is cost effective and could prevent millions of cases, new research published today claims. More

15/07/2020 - Fewer radiotherapy doses safe in long term
Radiotherapy for breast cancer can sometimes be just as effective when given in fewer but larger doses, according to a new UK study. More

08/07/2020 - IVF rate of cerebral palsy falling
New figures suggest that the rate of cerebral palsy among children conceived by in vitro fertilisation has fallen by over half in the last 20 years. More

07/07/2020 - Fertility success for young female cancer patients
Young women who have to undergo cancer treatment can successfully give birth if they store their eggs and embryos, fertility experts heard yesterday. More

06/07/2020 - Hair test could revolutionise IVF
A single hair might provide a test for women seeking information about their fertility, an on-line conference was set to hear today. More

24/06/2020 - Mixed results for embryo vitrification
Human embryo vitrification is safe – but has significant limitations, according to an analysis published today. More

12/06/2020 - Women under-represented in Covid-19 research papers
Only one third of Covid-19 published research authors are women – and few of these are senior authors, according to new analysis published today. More

10/06/2020 - Silenced gene affects ovarian cancer outcome
New research has identified which groups of women with ovarian cancer have better outcomes on platinum chemotherapy treatment. More

08/06/2020 - Genetic susceptibility to virus explored
Human susceptibility to Covid-19 is linked to genetic traits, according to an Italian study. More

02/06/2020 - Stillbirth associated with increased lupus risk
Women who have had a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than those who had an uncomplicated live-birth, a new UK study has found. More

28/05/2020 - DCIS doubles future breast cancer risk
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ during breast screening face an increased risk of developing breast cancer later in life, a study published today says. More

12/05/2020 - Five maternal deaths linked to virus
Five women in the UK have died during pregnancy after Covid-19 infection, according to a new analysis. More

05/05/2020 - Men and women's same three heart symptoms
The top three acute coronary symptoms are the same in both women and men, according to a new Dutch study published last night. More

30/04/2020 - Preterm delivery risk following first pregnancy complications
Women who experience complications in their first pregnancy but deliver at full term are at increased risk of preterm delivery in their next pregnancy, according to a new Norwegian study. More

23/04/2020 - Uterine cancer-driving mutations occur early in life
An insight into the earliest stages of uterine cancer has been revealed after British scientists discovered cancer-driving mutations that often arise early in life. More

07/04/2020 - Popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps 'inaccurate'
Doubts have been cast over the accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps, researchers warn today. More

30/03/2020 - Study reveals impact of postpartum psychiatric disorders
Women who suffer from psychiatric disorders after the birth of their first child are less likely to have further children, a Danish study reports today (30 March 2020). More

13/03/2020 - Registrar turns to research over pregnancy cancer
A Sheffield doctor is searching for new tests and treatments for a rare cancer that can affect pregnant women. More

11/03/2020 - Strong growth factor link to breast cancer
Two new studies, reported today, show how the development of breast cancer is linked to the growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1. More

06/03/2020 - Alarm as abortion rates surge
Nearly one in four pregnancies now ends in abortion, according to figures published yesterday. More

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