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Newswise: Experts Available to Comment on Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs Decision, PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger
Released: 20-Jun-2023 5:20 PM EDT
Experts Available to Comment on Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs Decision, PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger
Indiana University

Indiana University experts are available to comment on events of the week of June 19, including the merger of the the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Newswise: Postpartum morbidity and mortality in women with epilepsy: A 28-year study
Released: 19-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Postpartum morbidity and mortality in women with epilepsy: A 28-year study
International League Against Epilepsy

A 28-year study found increased risks of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, ICU admission during hospitalization for delivery, postpartum hospitalization, and an increased risk of mortality compared with pregnant women who did not have epilepsy.

8-Jun-2023 4:50 PM EDT
Some breast cancer treatments may limit effectiveness of weight loss medications
Endocrine Society

Breast cancer medications, called aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females
Endocrine Society

Not having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, in Latinx females of reproductive age, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Prenatal exposure to phthalates may impact future fertility differently in males and females, animal study finds
Endocrine Society

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 10:10 AM EDT
Breastfeeding may help mothers avoid type 2 diabetes
Endocrine Society

Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:35 AM EDT
Gestational diabetes cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Endocrine Society

More pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research being presented on Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

9-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death
Endocrine Society

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

8-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS
Endocrine Society

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Newswise: New Research Reveals Men Die of Overdose at Two-to-Three Times Greater a Rate Than Women in the United States
13-Jun-2023 1:40 PM EDT
New Research Reveals Men Die of Overdose at Two-to-Three Times Greater a Rate Than Women in the United States
Mount Sinai Health System

Men were significantly more vulnerable than women to overdose deaths involving opioid and stimulant drugs in 2020-2021, according to a new study analyzing data from across the United States.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
The heat is on! Don't panic. Get the latest news on heat waves and the dangers of heat in the Extreme Heat channel
Newswise

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat.

       
6-Jun-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Men and women with migraine both carry an increased risk of ischemic stroke
PLOS

Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University, Denmark publishing June 13th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 1:10 PM EDT
Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant
Linkoping University

Women suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the beneficial changes naturally occurring in the immune system during pregnancy.

Newswise: Report: Braidwood Management v Becerra Could Eliminate 75% of the ACA’s Preventive Benefits for Women, Infants, and Children
Released: 13-Jun-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Report: Braidwood Management v Becerra Could Eliminate 75% of the ACA’s Preventive Benefits for Women, Infants, and Children
George Washington University

A new report from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health presents the most detailed evidence to date regarding the potential effects on mothers and children of Braidwood Management v Becerra, which challenges the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s comprehensive free preventive benefit guarantee for nearly all privately insured people.

   
Released: 13-Jun-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System to Lead Discussions on Women’s Health, New Paths to Treat and Prevent Brain Disease, and Closing the Health Disparity Gap at the 2023 Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas Festival
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System experts will lead key discussions on women’s health, new paths to treat and prevent brain disease, and closing the gap on health disparities at this year’s Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas Festival.

Released: 12-Jun-2023 7:20 PM EDT
New study links contraceptive pills and depression
Uppsala University

In a global perspective, depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability. More than 264 million people are affected and at least 25 per cent of all women and 15 per cent of all men experience a depression that requires treatment at some point during their life.

Released: 12-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Newly approved blood test can help predict severe preeclampsia diagnoses earlier and more accurately
University of Chicago Medical Center

A first-of-its-kind prognostic test approved by the FDA can now help doctors in the United States predict whether a woman will develop severe preeclampsia during pregnancy.

Released: 9-Jun-2023 1:35 PM EDT
Shed those pounds while digesting all these weight-loss research headlines from the Weight Loss channel
Newswise

As more families consider bariatric surgery a viable option to treat their child’s obesity, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest research on weight loss. You can find the latest research on bariatric surgery and other weight loss options in the Weight Loss channel on Newswise, where journalists can find story ideas on this trending topic.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 8:00 PM EDT
Exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids
Brown University

The risks of exposure to “forever chemicals” start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for future health issues.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 4:20 PM EDT
Many Lives Still Left Behind: What Breast Cancer Needs Now
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen is relieved to see the recommendation that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. This is a meaningful step in the right direction but it is just a start.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Nevada
Susan G. Komen

Lawmakers in Nevada passed and Gov. Joe Lombardo signed legislation into law that removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental imaging.

   
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Pulling back the curtain on infertility
Released: 7-Jun-2023 9:40 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Pulling back the curtain on infertility
Penn State Health

For decades, people struggling with infertility had to add social stigma to problems. A Penn State Health doctor discusses the causes and treatments of infertility and how attitudes have shifted.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 9:20 AM EDT
Ali wins Wayne Bardin International Travel Award
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society selected Dalal S. Ali, M.D., as the recipient of its 2023 C. Wayne Bardin, MD, International Travel Award for her outstanding ENDO abstract and research contributions related to bone disease, calcium and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.

Newswise: UChicago Medicine expands specialty women’s health clinic with location in Chicago’s northern suburbs
Released: 6-Jun-2023 4:55 PM EDT
UChicago Medicine expands specialty women’s health clinic with location in Chicago’s northern suburbs
University of Chicago Medical Center

The University of Chicago Medicine opened its first women’s health clinic in Chicago’s northern suburbs as the Hyde Park-based academic health system continues to expand its primary and specialty care offerings closer to patients’ homes.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 3:40 PM EDT
Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania
Hiroshima University

An international research team from Tanzania and Japan created a smartphone app and conducted a pilot study of how the app might be used to improve midwives’ knowledge and skills in Tanzania. Their study focused on the app’s potential effects on the learning outcomes of midwives and birth preparedness of pregnant women in Tanzania.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 3:15 PM EDT
The University of Maryland Medical Center Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek
University of Maryland Medical Center

University of Maryland Medical Center, located in the healthcare hub city of Baltimore, receives national recognition for its academic maternal care units.

Newswise: Barriers to Breast Cancer-Screening in Vulnerable Populations
Released: 6-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Barriers to Breast Cancer-Screening in Vulnerable Populations
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

Women of racial and ethnic minorities experience challenges that hinder adherence to regular mammography screenings.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 4:10 PM EDT
MEDSIR Study Finds No Progression-Free Survival Benefit with Palbociclib Maintenance After First-Line Regimen in HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
Medica Scientia Innovation Research (MEDSIR)

MEDSIR announced today the results of the PALMIRA trial. This randomized phase 2 study evaluated the safety and efficacy of palbociclib maintenance in combination with second-line endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer who had showed a confirmed progressive disease on first-line palbociclib plus endocrine therapy-based treatment after having achieved clinical benefit to this regimen.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Fetal exposure to PCBs affects hearing health later in life
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology found that early exposure to an environmental chemical called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, made it more difficult for mice to recover from sound-related trauma sustained later in life.

Newswise: Race and Ethnicity Affect 21-Gene Recurrence Score, Overall Survival in Women with ER+ Breast Cancer
Released: 5-Jun-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Race and Ethnicity Affect 21-Gene Recurrence Score, Overall Survival in Women with ER+ Breast Cancer
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

An observational cohort study out of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates that race and ethnicity affect a woman’s 21-gene recurrence score, a tool used to determine risk of recurrence and distant metastasis in patients with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Based on the expression of 21 cancer-related genes detected in pre-treatment tumor specimens, recurrence score is used routinely in clinical care to identify patients who might benefit from chemotherapy as part of their treatment plan. Scores range from 0-100, with a score of 26 or higher indicating greater risk of recurrence and poorer overall survival.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Women taking oral estrogen hormones may have increased risk of high blood pressure
American Heart Association (AHA)

Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those using transdermal (topical, applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Cancer discoveries could enhance immunotherapy, breast cancer care
University of Virginia Health System

Two new discoveries from the Dudley lab at UVA Cancer Center highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors – and the findings could help prevent breast cancer from spreading and enhance the effectiveness of one of the most important new cancer treatments in many years.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Women's gymnastics leads NCAA sports with most preseason concussions
University of Michigan

Women's gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players.

Newswise: Regular and Increasing Number of Breast Cancer Screenings Improves Survival, New Study Finds
Released: 4-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Regular and Increasing Number of Breast Cancer Screenings Improves Survival, New Study Finds
American Cancer Society (ACS)

New research led by an international team supported by the American Cancer Society shows women with an increasing number of regular mammography screening exams prior to diagnosis of breast cancer considerably improved their probability of survival. The findings were presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, June 2-6.

Released: 2-Jun-2023 6:15 PM EDT
MEDSIR's PHERGain Trial Shows Potential for Chemotherapy-free Treatment of HER2-positive Early Breast Cancer
Medica Scientia Innovation Research (MEDSIR)

MEDSIR announced today the positive results of the PHERGain trial. This study is the first to use an adaptive design that tailors treatment in the neoadjuvant/adjuvant setting of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. The main objective of this trial was to assess the feasibility of a chemotherapy-free strategy based on a dual HER2 blockade with trastuzumab and pertuzumab through a positron emission tomography (PET)-based, pathologic complete response response(pCR)-adapted strategy.

Released: 2-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
ASCO: Adding ribociclib to hormone therapy improves outcomes in patients with early breast cancer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A study involving UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found when ribociclib, a targeted therapy drug, is added to hormone therapy there are significant survival benefits for patients with early hormone-receptor (HR) positive/HER2 negative breast cancer.

Newswise: ASCO23: Sylvester Cancer Experts Available for Interviews on a Wide Range of Topics
Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:10 PM EDT
ASCO23: Sylvester Cancer Experts Available for Interviews on a Wide Range of Topics
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In addition to presenting Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center research findings, Sylvester experts are available at ASCO to share perspectives on a wide variety of topics and studies ranging from breast cancer to sarcoma, prostate cancer, mesothelioma, melanoma, CNS tumors and more.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Esperança para dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária
Mayo Clinic

As pesquisas sobre dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária aumentaram muito na última década, diz a Dra. Sharonne N. Hayes, cardiologista da Mayo Clinic e especialista principal nessa doença cardíaca rara.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Esperanza para la disección espontánea de la arteria coronaria
Mayo Clinic

La investigación sobre la disección espontánea de la arteria coronaria se ha disparado en la última década, dice la Dra. Sharonne N. Hayes, cardióloga en Mayo Clinic y experta destacada de esta afección cardíaca poco frecuente.

Released: 1-Jun-2023 6:00 AM EDT
أمل يلوح في الأفق للتسلخ التلقائي للشريان التاجي
Mayo Clinic

لقد كثرت الأبحاث في العقد الماضي حول التسلخ التلقائي للشريان التاجي، وتقول الدكتورة شارون إن. هايز، طبيبة القلب في مايو كلينك، وخبيرة رائدة في حالة القلب النادرة هذه.

Newswise: Huntsman Cancer Institute May Research Highlights
Released: 31-May-2023 5:55 PM EDT
Huntsman Cancer Institute May Research Highlights
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Read about new melanoma treatment practices, how models provide information about a rare adrenal cancer, a potential oral medication for brain cancer, and clinical trials for cancer patients with HIV.

Newswise: Simposio Pone de Relieve la Investigación Sobre Diferencias Sexuales
Released: 30-May-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Simposio Pone de Relieve la Investigación Sobre Diferencias Sexuales
Cedars-Sinai

Todo lo que los médicos e investigadores saben acerca de la medicina, desde qué medicamentos recetar hasta cómo realizar las cirugías, se basa en la investigación. Pero durante décadas, la mayor parte de este trabajo ha dejado de lado a las participantes femeninas.

Released: 30-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Penn Medicine to Offer Free Cancer Screenings, including 3D Mammograms with Siemens Healthineers, at June Community Events in and around West Philadelphia
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

As part of a continued focus on making cancer screenings more accessible to the greater Philadelphia community, Penn Medicine is providing free cancer screenings, no insurance required, including advanced 3D mammograms, in West Philadelphia this June.

Released: 30-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Women with a first normal weight offspring and a small second offspring have increased risk of cardiovascular mortality
University of Bergen

A new study from the University of Bergen reveals that including offspring birthweight information from women’s subsequent births, is helpful in identifying a woman's long-term risk of dying from cardiovascular causes.

Released: 29-May-2023 10:35 PM EDT
Culturally-consistent midwifery care can optimize the mental health of pregnant Indigenous persons during the pandemic
McMaster University

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum (perinatal) period.



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