Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Clear link with Zika virus and joint condition
Experts are investigating the links between Zika virus infection in the womb and joint deformities at birth. Read more
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Fishing line thread best for cervical cerclage
Doctors performing cervical cerclage should use a thin suture rather than the more common thick "shoe-lace" thread, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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IVF breast cancer link ruled out
Women who undergo in vitro fertilisation may not have a raised risk of breast cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Backing for rhesus DNA test
A new test will save thousands of pregnant women from having to take anti-D immunoglobulin, according to new guidance in the UK. Read more
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Ultrasound could treat placental twin problem
High intensity focused ultrasound could be used to relieve twin-twin transfusion syndrome, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Imaging may extend Herceptin benefits
Fluorescent imaging could extend the number of breast cancer patients who benefit from HER2-targeting drugs, it was revealed last night. Read more
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Freezing all embryos benefits older IVF patients
Freezing all embryos – rather than transferring a fresh embryo to the uterus during the same cycle in which the eggs were collected and freezing the rest – benefits older IVF patients, a new study has found. Read more
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Mitochondrial DNA clue to IVF embryo viability
A new approach to embryo assessment could help IVF fertility experts understand why so many apparently healthy embryos are not viable. Read more
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Paracetamol pregnancy risks reported
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism in boys and attention-related and hyperactivity symptoms in girls and boys, the first study of its kind has revealed. Read more
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Reduce threshold for ovarian cancer prevention – study
The genetic threshold for surgery to prevent ovarian cancer should be reduced, experts say today. Read more