Policy change may be helping to drive rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush
Amid significant yearly increases in prevalence of fungal infections caused by Candida sp Doctors now advised to treat on signs + symptoms rather than on ...
Women still missing out on treatment for their No 1 killer—cardiovascular disease
Despite major progress in disease management, they are underdiagnosed and undertreated Dedicated heart champions, hubs, and health strategy among key actions needed Women in the ...
‘Symptom triggered’ testing can pick up early stage aggressive ovarian cancer in 1 in 4 of those affected
Complete tumour removal also possible in 60% of those diagnosed with this system Findings challenge assumption that symptoms always signal advanced ovarian cancer ‘Symptom triggered ...
Safety fears for England’s screening services if national oversight is lost
Devolving responsibility to local organisations would be a “retrograde” step, says former screening quality assurance lead NHS England “cutting corners to save money” warns site ...
Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth
Expanding access to epidural analgesia could improve maternal health, say researchers Having an epidural during labour is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications ...
Active military service may heighten women’s risk of having low birthweight babies
Findings highlight need for more female-specific research in armed forces, say study authors Active military service may heighten a woman’s risk of having a low ...
Esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers
Low dose esketamine should be considered for individuals with depressive symptoms in pregnancy, say researchers A single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after ...
Perinatal depression linked to increased risk of death
Particularly due to suicide and during the first year after diagnosis, irrespective of psychiatric history Clinically diagnosed perinatal depression is associated with an increased risk ...
Early menopause and HRT among hormonal factors linked to heightened rheumatoid arthritis risk
Having 4 or more children and fewer than 33 reproductive years also seem to be influential Early menopause—before the age of 45—taking hormone replacement therapy ...
Spike in morning after pill sales in the US after New Year celebrations
Estimates suggest after New Year 2022, nearly 41,000 extra pills were sold Sales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the ...
