Blood test shows promise at catching cancers early
A single blood test that can screen for more than 50 cancers seems to work fairly well in the real world, a preliminary study reveals.
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Ovarian Diseases
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is going undetected in Nigeria
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common gynecological endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects between 4% and 20% of women globally and is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Despite its ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Platinum-based chemotherapy distribution within a tumor may predict ovarian cancer treatment resistance
A team of researchers from Japan has discovered that the distribution of platinum within a tumor following platinum-based chemotherapy treatment of ovarian cancer may predict whether the tumor will be resistant to further ...
Sep 9, 2022
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How the right words matter when diagnosing women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The language used by doctors when diagnosing female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can negatively impact their well-being and how they view their condition later on in life, new research finds.
Aug 23, 2022
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Abortion ban may increase risk of death for pregnant women with cancer
The repercussions of overturning Roe v. Wade—and the failure of the Supreme Court to provide any guidance on exceptions related to the life and health of the mother—are potentially catastrophic for a subset of women who face ...
Aug 15, 2022
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Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome
A recent review by a team of world leaders in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) research and care, led by Monash University, provides a summary of best practice evidence and advocates for greater funded research to address ...
Aug 5, 2022
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Premature menopause is associated with increased risk of heart problems
Menopause before 40 years of age is associated with elevated risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology ...
Aug 3, 2022
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9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer
Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies.
Jul 29, 2022
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What to expect when coming off the pill, and five things to do before you do
"The pill" (the combined oral contraceptive pill) has been giving Australian women control over their reproductive health since the 1960s and remains the most commonly used method of contraception by Australian women.
Jul 26, 2022
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Informing children of a mother's genetic cancer risk does not impact their health behaviors
Telling a child about their mother's risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer does not adversely influence the offspring's lifestyle or quality of life in the long term, according to a new study led by researchers at ...
Jul 21, 2022
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