Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Half of births take place amid "dangerous" staffing levels – survey
As many as 50% of new mothers have reported experiencing so-called "red flag events" while giving birth, a British survey says today. Read more
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Conventional prolapse repair safer
A standard repair of pelvic organ prolapse is safer than using mesh or grafts, researchers say today. Read more
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Haemorrhage link to assisted reproduction
Women who become pregnant through assisted reproduction techniques face an increased risk of post-partum haemorrhage, researchers report today. Read more
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Mitochondrial donation clinical trial announced
England is to undertake a clinical trial of mitochondrial donation after the procedure gain approval from regulators, it was announced last night. Read more
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MRI can help pregnancy scanning – study
Pregnant women who are told a scan has found a brain abnormality in the foetus should be offered a second MRI scan, researchers say today. Read more
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Cancer tests rose after high-profile case
Public awareness of the BRCA genes, which can be linked to a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, rose after a high-profile article by Angelina Jolie, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Thrush virus hidden from body defences
New findings on the fungus which causes thrush have helped explain how it evades destruction by the immune system, according to Scottish researchers. Read more
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Hope for pre-eclampsia therapy
Treating white blood cells with hormones may prove an effective therapy for pre-eclampsia, according to laboratory research unveiled by British researchers last night. Read more
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UK success against breast cancer
Breast cancer mortality has declined faster in England and Wales than in any other country over the last 30 years, according to a new global analysis. Read more
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Heart disease problem underlies maternal death rates
Cardiovascular disease is one of the key factors underlying maternal deaths, experts say today. Read more