• Does SSRI Use During Pregnancy Increase the Risk for PPHN?

    Added On : 15th July 2015

    Does SSRI Use During Pregnancy Increase the Risk for PPHN?

    Robin Steinhorn, MD reviewing Huybrechts KF et al. JAMA 2015 Jun 2.

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  • Can Prenatal Gene Tests Spot Cancer in Mom-to-Be?

    Added On : 14th July 2015

    Image result for Can Prenatal Gene Tests Spot Cancer in Mom-to-Be?Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, study says

    Abnormal results on noninvasive, prenatal genetic tests don't always indicate a problem with the fetus. In some cases, these tests may uncover maternal cancers, a new study reports.

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  • Dangerous cervical lesions reduced since start of HPV vaccination

    Added On : 24th June 2015

    >Abnormal changes in the cervix that can lead to cancer are less frequent in young women since the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, a new study suggests.Abnormal changes in the cervix that can lead to cancer are less frequent in young women since the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, a new study suggests.

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  • Could ADHD Drug Find New Role in Menopause?

    Added On : 13th June 2015

    Image result for Could ADHD Drug Find New Role in Menopause?Small study suggests Vyvanse might help with concentration, thought organization

    A drug marketed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder might improve memory and concentration problems associated with menopause, a new, small study suggests.

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  • Pregnancy Often Leads to Changes in Migraines

    Added On : 7th June 2015

    Image result for Pregnancy Often Leads to Changes in MigrainesMany women have fewer headaches while expecting, experts say

    Women who suffer from migraines may notice changes in their headache patterns when they're pregnant, experts say.

    For example, many women will have fewer migraines during pregnancy.

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  • 'Female Viagra' nears US approval after expert backing

    Added On : 5th June 2015

    A tablet of flibanserin sits on a brochure for Sprout PharmaceuticalsA US government panel has urged regulators to approve a drug to treat low sexual desire in women, nicknamed the "female Viagra".

    The experts backed flibanserin, but said it must carry warnings about strong possible side effects including fainting and tiredness.

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  • Early Menopause Tied to Lower Risk of AFib

    Added On : 18th May 2015

    Image result for Early Menopause Tied to Lower Risk of AFibWomen who go through menopause at a relatively young age may have a slightly lower risk of developing a common heart rhythm disturbance, new research suggests.

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  • Red Crescent Cancels Home Birth Project

    Added On : 6th May 2015

    file-05-air-ambulance-service-of-the-Saudi-Red-Crescent-Authority-in-Makkah.jpgThe Saudi Red Crescent has decided to cancel its project to deliver babies at the homes of women because it lacks the specialized staff.

    The decision was taken after consulting several specialists at private hospitals, said Ibrahim Al-Yehiya, director general of the Red Crescent’s emergency medical services administration, according to a recent report in a local publication.

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  • Hot flashes, night sweats may linger well into a woman’s sixties

    Added On : 4th April 2015

    menopause_hot_flashes_istock.jpgA significant proportion of women aged 60 to 65 were still having menopausal hot flashes and night sweats in a new Australian study, suggesting that bothersome symptoms last longer than is usually assumed and are mostly going untreated .

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  • HRT Linked to Clots - and Possibly Stroke - Study Finds

    Added On : 12th March 2015

    blood clotWomen on HRT pills should be aware that there is a small chance of an increased risk of blood clots and possibly stroke, according to a study.

    The link was made by the international Cochrane group, which looked at medical trials involving some 40,000 women.

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