Health
Paid menstrual leave: a rare right
Many women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
Dec 15, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
SMFM releases statement on use of antenatal corticosteroids in late preterm birth period
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released a statement on the use of antenatal corticosteroids during the late preterm birth period for women at risk of preterm birth. The statement, is currently available online and ...
Apr 6, 2016
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Diabetes
Key variables examined in gestational diabetes advance
(HealthDay)—For women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), clinical and genetic factors including higher pre-pregnancy body mass index are associated with development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to ...
Mar 18, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer diagnoses down during the pandemic
(HealthDay)—There was a significant decline in newly identified patients with eight common types of cancer in the first and third pandemic periods (spring and winter months), according to a research letter published online ...
Sep 10, 2021
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Health
How do I insert a tampon?
If you've just decided to start using tampons and you're finding it tricky, you're not alone! Lots of young teens and first-time tampon users have told me they experience "tampon trauma"—meaning it hurts, won't go in or ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
IQ link to baby's weight gain in first month
(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Adelaide shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby's life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age.
Jun 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find evidence for 'substantial' monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear
A UK study published by The BMJ today has found evidence for "substantial" monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear or are detected (known as pre-symptomatic transmission).
Nov 2, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Publication of ARRIVE trial linked to increase in 39-week induction
An increase in 39-week induction rates and a decrease in cesarean delivery (CD) rates were seen following publication of A Randomized Trial of Induction vs. Expectant Management (ARRIVE) in August 2018, according to a research ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
From rags and pads to the sanitary apron: A brief history of period products
Period blood: it's not something many people want to talk about. Taboos around menstruation and menstrual blood have been around for centuries. Even today, despite menstrual blood being featured in contemporary art, this ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
HRT for postmenopausal symptoms can be recommended as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy
Herbal and complementary medicines could be recommended as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for treating postmenopausal symptoms says a new review published today in The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (TOG).
Jan 10, 2013
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