Gynecology News
November 24, 2024
Top Headlines
Oct. 2, 2024 — Researchers say that in the course of developing a new model for ovarian cancer, they've developed additional evidence that serous uterine cancer possibly begins in the fallopian tubes, not the ...
June 20, 2024 — Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life, a new study suggests. ...
June 4, 2024 — Study finds that mesalamine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can fight the fungus Candida albicans in the gut, potentially preventing the risk of invasive candidiasis in patients with blood ...
Dec. 7, 2023 — Women who delivered their previous pregnancy by C-section spent a longer time trying to conceive their next pregnancy. Additionally, women who spent a longer time trying to conceive their current pregnancy were more likely to deliver by C-section. ...
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Nov. 6, 2024 — Clinics and hospitals currently defer medication abortion until ultrasound confirms a pregnancy inside the uterus. However, a large international study now indicates that treatment can be equally ...
Jan. 14, 2024 — Identification of genes under recent selection provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of human-related adaptation in Candida pathogens. The study reveals both known and novel genetic ...
Dec. 21, 2023 — Insights into how uterine tumors grow could give hope to millions of women who deal with painful ...
Nov. 2, 2023 — Scientists have published the first successful application of 2-photon intravital microscopy (IVM) to image the dynamics of fungal infections in the ...
Nov. 8, 2023 — Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two to four weeks after ...
Oct. 16, 2023 — Researchers have discovered how the fungus Candida albicans enters the brain, activates two separate mechanisms in brain cells that promote its ...
Oct. 5, 2023 — Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The findings show that both estrogen and progesterone act on a small population of neurons in the ...
Sep. 14, 2023 — A study led by obstetricians has shown that a new device can rapidly control postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of severe maternal morbidity and death, in a wide range of ...
Sep. 13, 2023 — A new study finds that a natural compound found in many plants inhibits the growth of drug-resistant Candida fungi -- including its most virulent species, Candida auris, an emerging global health ...
Aug. 1, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections. The key is to block fungi from being able to make fatty acids, the major component of fats. Resistance to anti-fungal drugs is ...
Earlier Headlines
Aug. 3, 2023 — Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in maintaining the balance of fungi in the digestive system of ...
July 12, 2023 — In a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant properties, could be promising for both treating and ...
June 14, 2023 — A research group has discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium, a common bacterium that causes inflammation, improved the symptoms of endometriosis. Their findings suggest an ...
Feb. 23, 2023 — A new study explores the interplay between the serotonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central nervous system in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) seems to ...
Feb. 22, 2023 — As estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that plays a key role in starting the ...
Feb. 1, 2023 — People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral ...
Nov. 22, 2022 — Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide ...
Oct. 3, 2022 — The presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts -- and may even help drive -- worse cancer outcomes, according to a new ...
Sep. 20, 2022 — Fungal pathogens have a major global impact upon human health -- they are often difficult to diagnose and treat, and there is an urgent need for better diagnostics and more effective antifungal ...
Sep. 1, 2022 — A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two menopause experts ...
July 13, 2022 — Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown defense mechanism employed by the immune system in fighting Candida ...
June 14, 2022 — The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women's ability to use fat as an energy source. A study shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly ...
June 14, 2022 — Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking. This is the conclusion from a thorough study of uterine ...
June 7, 2022 — The most effective intervention to prevent preterm birth is the administration of a natural hormone, progesterone, in patients at risk for premature delivery. Two categories of patients have been ...
June 6, 2022 — Researchers have identified components of mucus that can specifically interact with the fungus Candida albicans and prevent it from causing infection. These molecules, known as glycans, are a major ...
May 25, 2022 — Scientists have used single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy to determine the structure of the ribosome of Candida albicans. Their results reveal a potential target for new ...
Apr. 5, 2022 — Labour and natural childbirth causes stress on a mother's body but an emergency Caesarean is associated with even more inflammatory gene expression in the placenta, new South Australian research ...
Mar. 31, 2022 — A new study uses next-generation gene sequencing to get a clearer read on the community of viruses present in vaginal microbiome samples and its implication for the development of cervical ...
Mar. 16, 2022 — Individual Candida albicans yeast strains in the human gut are as different from each other as the humans that carry them, and some C. albicans strains may damage the gut of patients with ...
Mar. 15, 2022 — Pathogens don't always work against drug treatments. Sometimes, they can strengthen them, according to new research. Researchers have now looked at two pathogens that often occur at similar ...