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9-Oct-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. at the time of birth, postpartum hemorrhage is more common after cesarean deliveries than vaginal births.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
No universal body image experience in pregnancy - study
Anglia Ruskin University

A new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women’s perceptions of their own body, including experiences of negative body image.

Newswise: More U.S. Young Women Diagnosed with Lung Cancer at a Higher Rate Than Young Men, New Report Shows; Increase Extends to Older Women
10-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
More U.S. Young Women Diagnosed with Lung Cancer at a Higher Rate Than Young Men, New Report Shows; Increase Extends to Older Women
American Cancer Society (ACS)

Reversing historical patterns, new findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society show higher lung cancer incidence in women than in men has not only continued in adults younger than 50 years, but now extends to women 50 to 54 years of age in the United States. The findings are published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology.

Newswise: Traffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Traffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy is associated with serious neonatal complications, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers that matched records from more than 60,000 births with air-monitoring data.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Do You Know Your Risks for Breast Cancer?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Do You Know Your Risks for Breast Cancer?
Penn State Health

A woman of average risk should get her first mammogram at age 40. But how do you know your risk? A Penn State Health expert talks about what younger women can do.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
New Online Tool Allows Women to Quickly Assess Their Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Do you know your risk for breast and ovarian cancer? How about steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing cancer or what a family history might mean for your risk of the disease?

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Susan G. Komen® Conference Will Support People Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen® will hold a Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Series Conference in Philadelphia that will include  sessions with leading experts, survivor stories, wellness guidance, and interactive Q&A, offering attendees valuable insights, inspiration, practical tips, and community support.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications
Northwestern University

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Protein key to placental heath could be target for reproductive conditions
Yale University

Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way that enables the fetus to develop while also protecting the parent and fetus from outside assaults like viruses.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Women with a disability are more likely to experience child marriage than women without a disability
George Mason University

In 2015, the United Nations created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve by 2030.

Newswise: Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Know the Risks and Warning Signs of This Rare, Fast-Growing Cancer
Released: 10-Oct-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Know the Risks and Warning Signs of This Rare, Fast-Growing Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer. It only accounts for one to five percent of all breast cancer cases, but it’s important to know your risk and the warning signs, as this form of the disease is aggressive, fast-growing, and hard to detect early. For October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is highlighting IBC to help women be aware of this invasive cancer.

Newswise: Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Released: 10-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to demonstrate the long-term efficacy of electrofulguration, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that treats chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) among postmenopausal women.

Newswise: UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
Released: 9-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UNC Research Validates AI-Powered Gestational Age Calculator Used on Butterfly iQ+ for Global Pregnancy Care
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

A groundbreaking study presented today by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine researchers at the XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics could revolutionize pregnancy care, especially in areas with limited resources.

Newswise: Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen Liang are Featured Guests for the October 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen Liang are Featured Guests for the October 2023 edition of “Medoscopy”
Mercy Medical Center

Mercy's breast health experts Dr. Deepa Masrani and Dr. Wen C. Liang are guests for the October 2023 edition of "Medoscopy"; October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Newswise: Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Released: 9-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Catherine Spong, M.D., Chair and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in recognition of her contributions to the field of maternal-fetal medicine, her leadership in women’s health research, and her dedication to advancing health care for mothers and babies.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Faster growth of the placenta is linked to increased risk of preeclampsia
University of Bergen

Research sheds light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta and reveals a link to increased risk of disease in the mother.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 4:45 AM EDT
New research led by Mays Cancer Center reveals how mutations in BRCA1 affect cancer susceptibility in women
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Three decades after discoveries linking mutations in the BRCA1 gene to breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility, research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has pinpointed the molecular mechanism by which a large portion of these mutations cause cancers in women.

Newswise: FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 6-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
FSU faculty available to speak for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Florida State University

By: Anna Prentiss, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: October 6, 2023 | 4:13 pm | SHARE: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 240,000 new breast cancer cases in women and 2,100 men are diagnosed annually in the United States alone. Though this number has been decreasing over recent years, the disease is still the second-leading cause of death from cancer among women in the United States.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Offspring of teen, young adult women with cancer history more likely to have birth defects
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.

Newswise: Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
Released: 5-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)

Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 7:00 PM EDT
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Offers Diverse Patient Perspectives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Living Beyond Breast Cancer

This fall, Living Beyond Breast cancer, the national patient information and support organization, is providing expert patient perspectives on patients living with breast cancer. Connect with members of the LBBC community to discuss living with breast cancer, racial equity in breast cancer health, and body image and reconstruction.

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2-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
University of Bristol

A device has been created that could carry out Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE).

   

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Released: 3-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: First Lady Jill Biden visits Fred Hutch, new center for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health studies — and health risks from loneliness
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Newswise: IU cancer researcher receives $2.2 million grant for metastatic breast cancer research
Released: 3-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
IU cancer researcher receives $2.2 million grant for metastatic breast cancer research
Indiana University

A breast cancer researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center received a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to examine how certain immune cells support metastatic breast cancer development and how to stop it.

Released: 3-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
IU School of Medicine receives $468,000 grant to support incarcerated women and their children
Indiana University

A new program led by Indiana University School of Medicine faculty will provide more support for mothers and babies in the Indiana Women's Prison, thanks to a new $468,000 grant from the Early Years Initiative from Early Learning Indiana.

Newswise: New tool reveals how drugs affect men, women differently -- and will make for safer medications
Released: 3-Oct-2023 5:05 AM EDT
New tool reveals how drugs affect men, women differently -- and will make for safer medications
University of Virginia Health System

UVA Health researchers have developed a powerful new tool to understand how medications affect men and women differently, and that will help lead to safer, more effective drugs in the future.

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Released: 2-Oct-2023 2:00 PM EDT
What Everyone Should Know about Breast Cancer
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast surgeons with the ACS discuss what every woman should know about breast cancer — and why caring for patients through survivorship remains an important, yet often under-addressed, issue for many women.

Newswise: UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
Released: 2-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego Human Milk Institute names Mitra Hooshmand, PhD, as its Executive Director. Hooshman will lead strategy and operations at the innovative research institute.

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Released: 2-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Sister Study turns 20
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

To commemorate this 20-year milestone and to mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NIEHS developed a suite of products including a 10-minute video available in English and available with Spanish captions, to showcase how the Sister Study started, what it has accomplished, and to spotlight the participants who make it all possible.

Newswise: Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies
Released: 2-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies
Penn State College of Medicine

A special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to Penn State-led research. The researchers said their results could change pregnancy care guidelines and possibly close global health equity gaps.

Released: 1-Oct-2023 1:20 PM EDT
Shorter course of radiation therapy is safe for patients with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone mastectomy and reconstruction
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Researchers at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center have found that a shorter course of radiation therapy after mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery provides the same protection against breast cancer recurrence and equivalent physical side-effects but substantially reduces life disruption and financial burden for patients.

28-Sep-2023 10:05 PM EDT
Short-course radiation as effective as standard treatment for patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy reported that getting fewer, higher doses of radiation was just as effective as standard radiation, did not increase side effects and saved them time and money.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Sexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after cervical cancer treatment
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Liquid biopsies can rapidly detect residual disease following cervical chemoradiation, study finds
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study confirms.

27-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Embargoed Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center ASTRO 2023 Tip Sheet
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Many physician-scientists and other researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will make oral or poster presentations and participate in panel discussions at the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2023 annual meeting in San Diego, Oct. 1-4.

Newswise: With Regular Screening, More Women Survive Breast Cancer
Released: 29-Sep-2023 11:00 AM EDT
With Regular Screening, More Women Survive Breast Cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society highlights its guidelines encouraging average-risk women to begin regular screening mammograms at age 45, with the option to begin screening as early as age 40.

Released: 29-Sep-2023 4:05 AM EDT
Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk
Stanford Medicine

A lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research led by the Stanford School of Medicine.

27-Sep-2023 8:25 AM EDT
Childbirth associated with significant medical debt
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Postpartum individuals are more likely to have medical debt than those who are pregnant.

Newswise: Mammograms are Crucial to Women’s Health: Here’s why
Released: 28-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Mammograms are Crucial to Women’s Health: Here’s why
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

While researchers continue to make advancements in cancer detection and treatment for breast cancer, one of the best ways to tackle the disease is through early detection and screening with mammography.

Newswise: Should I be Worried about Breast Cancer in my 20’s?
Released: 28-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Should I be Worried about Breast Cancer in my 20’s?
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

What young women should know about breast cancer and screening.

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Released: 28-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Why Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Need to Include More Black Women
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Researchers are working to improve outcomes for Black women with breast cancer – including through increased participation in clinical trials, which helps find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 1:30 PM EDT
Higher patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction using patients' own tissues
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – in which the breast is reconstructed using the patient's own tissues.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Women’s mood worsens during ‘pill pause’ period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

Most contraceptive pills are based on a cycle of taking the pill for 21 days, and then stopping the pill for 7 days. Now researchers have found that women’s mood worsens during the 7 pill-free days. This work will be presented at the ECNP congress in Barcelona on 8th October, after recent publication (see notes).

25-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
University of Cambridge

Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers – more than double the previous estimate.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Dr. Mina Sedrak receives $3.4 million grant from National Institutes of Health
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Dr. Mina Sedrak, associate professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the Cancer and Aging Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine how exercise and certain drugs may be able to slow chemotherapy-related accelerated aging seen in breast cancer survivors.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Innovations Making A Difference In The Fight Against Breast Cancer This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hackensack Meridian Health

Experts available on for October's Breast Cancer Awareness month regarding advancements and changes in screenings, chemotherapy, antibody therapies and breast surgery.



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