Antibiotics linked to lower risk of complications after obstetric tear

Trial identifies possible benefits for some women, which must be balanced against potential harms from antibiotics Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial from Denmark published ...

2025-10-30T11:02:15+00:0030 October 2025|Press release, The BMJ|

Ditch ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, manufacturers urged

Women’s foot anatomy, biomechanics, life stages completely different from men’s Female-based designs might boost women’s comfort, injury prevention, and performance Sports footwear manufacturers need to ditch the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, because this is failing to differentiate their distinct anatomical and biomechanical needs across ...

Raising awareness of a rare but serious risk linked to menstrual cup use

When Dr Clara Maarup Prip, a urologist and gynaecologist at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, encountered a rare case of kidney swelling (ureterohydronephrosis) caused by a menstrual cup, it was unlike anything she had seen before. The menstrual cup had been compressing the ureter where it enters the bladder, leading ...

2025-10-02T10:41:18+00:002 October 2025|BMJ Case Reports, Group news, Our impact|

Children’s social care involvement common to nearly third of UK mums who died during perinatal period

They were at heightened risk of dying from psychiatric causes and being murdered Uncoordinated appointment schedules added to the many disadvantages they already faced Changes to maternity care practice and policy now urgently required, say researchers The involvement of children’s social care services was a common factor in nearly a ...

2025-07-11T09:12:28+00:0011 July 2025|BMJ Medicine, Press release|

Women 65+ still at heightened risk of cervical cancer caused by HPV

But screening usually discontinued for them if previous smear tests normal Global incidence rising in this age group; rethink of guideline recommendations needed Women aged 65 and above are still at heightened risk of cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), suggest the findings of a large observational study published ...

Prolonged use of desogestrel pill linked to small increased brain tumour risk

Although risk much lower than some other progestogens and disappeared one year after stopping treatment Taking the progestogen-only contraceptive pill desogestrel continuously for more than five years is associated with a small increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called an intracranial meningioma, finds a study from France ...

2025-06-12T10:53:44+00:0012 June 2025|Press release, The BMJ|

New mums advised to do two hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week

Daily pelvic floor muscle training also strongly recommended Following this new guideline is likely to result in large improvements in maternal and infant health and well-being, say experts New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such ...

Global 130%+ rise in postmenopausal osteoarthritis and associated disability over past 3 decades

Fastest growth in East Asia and high-income Asia Pacific countries Excess weight accounted for 20% of total years lived with resulting disability globally The global number of cases of osteoarthritis, as well the disability associated with the condition, have risen by more than 130% over the past 3 decades among ...

2025-03-05T10:00:47+00:005 March 2025|BMJ Global Health, Press release|
Go to Top