Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Plea for pregnant women to get flu vaccine
An urgent appeal has been launched by senior doctors to ensure pregnant women get flu vaccination. Read more
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Debate over monitoring in labour
This week, experts are debating the question of continuous electronic foetal monitoring for all women in labour. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Assisted reproduction boost from vitamin D
High levels of vitamin D may contribute to success in assisted reproduction treatment, researchers say today. Read more