Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Increase testing for genes linked to ovarian cancer – guidance
People who have an increased risk of carrying genes linked to ovarian cancer could be offered genetic testing on the NHS, it is announced today. Read more
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Older mothers’ cancer risk after pregnancy
Older first-time mothers may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer because of the impact of pregnancy on breast cells, according to a new study reported last night. Read more
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Cancer rates continue to rise internationally
The rate of cancer cases and deaths has substantially increased globally since 1990, especially in people aged 40 to 49 years – in spite of improved treatments, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Cannabis concerns in adolescence and pregnancy
Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood, as well as by people prone to or with mental health disorders, according to an in-depth evidence review of cannabis and health. Read more
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Levonorgestrel more effective with an anti-inflammatory medication
An emergency contraceptive medicine works better when combined with an anti-inflammatory medication, according to the first study of its kind, reported today. Read more
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Potential risks of antenatal steroids
Doctors must be cautious when it comes to giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early, researchers say today. Read more
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Psychedelic drugs for cancer-related distress?
Psychedelic drugs could be useful to help women manage the distress of living with cancer, experts say today. Read more
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Work exposures may raise ovarian cancer risk
Several occupations appear to be closely linked to ovarian cancer risk, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Making breast cancer test more accurate for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Changes to genetic tests can improve the accuracy with which they assess breast cancer risk for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Some HRT ‘associated with increased dementia risk’
Taking some types of HRT is associated with an increased rate of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, a large Danish observational study has reported. Read more