Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Smear test ignorance hampering uptake – study
There is a large amount of ignorance among young women about the smear test, researchers warned today. Read more
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Backing for aspirin care in pregnancy
A low-dose aspirin at night may help protect pregnant women from pre-eclampsia, according to the findings of a British-led study published last night. Read more
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Fertility link to coronary artery disease
The genes that increase the risk of coronary artery disease are linked to good fertility, according to the findings of an international study published last night. Read more
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Progress on breast and ovarian cancer genes
A major project is helping improve knowledge of the breast and ovarian cancer risks for women with faults in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, British researchers say. Read more
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Most perinatal deaths preventable – study
More can be done to prevent stillbirths, neonatal deaths and brain injuries during childbirth, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says today. Read more
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Heart drug dosage should be adjusted by gender – study
Women should take lower dosages of cardiovascular drugs to help prevent adverse reactions, a new Spanish study has concluded. Read more
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Protein suppresses breast cancer tumour growth
A protein has been discovered that could suppress the growth of breast tumours, British researchers said last night. Read more
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Abdominal fat not linked to breast cancer – study
Losing abdominal fat does not seem to help reduce the risk of breast cancer, researchers have found. Read more
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Impact of symptoms after cervical cancer treatment
About half of women who have treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer suffer from insomnia, fatigue or hot flushes, Austrian researchers report today. Read more
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Study backs post-partum haemorrhage treatment
A major global study has backed the use of tranexamic acid to reduce the risk of post-partum haemorrhage, it was announced last night. Read more