Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Atrial fibrillation/size link in women
Women who are taller and heavier face an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared with smaller women, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Childhood epilepsy link to pregnant women’s BMI
Women who are overweight or obese in early pregnancy could increase their risk of having a child with epilepsy, a Swedish study claimed yesterday. Read more
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New cancer genes unveiled
A British-led research project has found 13 new genetic variants linked with risk of developing glioma, it was announced last night. Read more
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How pregnancy infections risk foetal brain
Scientists have uncovered a new way in which maternal infections during pregnancy may affect the developing brain of the foetus. Read more
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Make abortions safe – RCOG head
There remains a wide gap between national laws on abortion and the reality faced by women, the President of the UK’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has warned. Read more
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Hope to increase breast drug range
PARP inhibitors could be used to treat many more women with breast cancer than at present, according to British experts. Read more
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy – a global problem
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is increasingly being found in wealthy countries, according to a global analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Flu drugs safe in pregnancy
A large new study has found that drugs taken to prevent or treat flu during pregnancy are unlikely to damage the foetus. Read more
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Anorexia responds to deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation could help the mental and physical health of people with chronic anorexia nervosa, a report published today has found. Read more
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Anaesthesia link to cardiac arrest in pregnancy
Nearly one in four cardiac arrests in pregnancy is linked to complications of obstetric anaesthesia, according to an analysis published today. Read more