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15/09/2020 - Contraception cash scheme cut abortions
A scheme that rewarded GPs for promoting long-acting reversible contraception may have helped reduce abortion rates, according to a new study. More

11/09/2020 - plasmaMATCH trial success for breast cancer patients
A blood test that can identify a variety of mutations in advanced breast cancer can match women to effective targeted treatments, according to the early results of a major clinical trial. More

10/09/2020 - Genetic vulnerability in breast cancer cells discovered
A genetic vulnerability that is present in nearly 10% of all breast cancer tumours has been discovered, scientists have announced. More

25/08/2020 - 'No safe level of caffeine' for pregnant women
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to conceive should avoid caffeine because there is “no safe level of consumption”, according to an observational study published today. More

21/08/2020 - Virus caused maternal deaths
At least eight women died during or shortly after pregnancy from COVID-19 infection, mostly women from ethnic minorities, according to a new analysis by two royal colleges. More

20/08/2020 - Heart disease prevention to start in the womb?
Unborn babies at risk of low oxygen levels because of pregnancy complications could benefit from a specialist antioxidant to help prevent future heart disease, researchers reported last night. More

20/08/2020 - Preterm births linked to early death risk for mothers
Women who give birth preterm have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to a new US study published today (20 August 2020). More

19/08/2020 - Clear contraceptive risk from antibiotics
Researchers have found evidence to support anecdotal reports of antibiotics reducing the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, it was announced today. More

13/08/2020 - Lives saved with reduced age breast screening
Breast screening women in their forties reduces breast cancer mortality, with little increase in overdiagnosis, according to a UK study out today. More

06/08/2020 - Using frozen embryos does not increase pregnancy success
Using frozen embryos as part of assisted reproductive treatment does not increase the chances of pregnancy when compared with fresh embryo transfer, a new study published today (5 August 2020) says. More

24/07/2020 - Alarm over low surgery rates for elderly breast patients
Women over 70 undergoing breast cancer treatment should be formally assessed for frailty to ensure treatment decisions are justified, experts say. More

22/07/2020 - Gene link to labour pain threshold
A specific gene variant has been found that may be linked to reduced pain in childbirth. More

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

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