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Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:08:00 +0200

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The researchers' discovery of a new gene mutation provides hope for new screening methods.
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Back-street abortions on the rise, global report warns

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:52:00 +0200

PARIS, FRANCE: A long-term fall in the global abortion rate has tapered off and the number of unsafe pregnancy terminations is rising worryingly, according to a report published by The Lancet on Thursday, 19 January.
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New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:38:00 +0200

Controversy exists over how many embryos should be implanted during assisted conception (in-vitro fertilisation/IVF) therapy. New research by the University of Bristol and published in the The Lancet shows that, while discretion can be applied in whether to implant one or two embryos, three or more should never be implanted into women of any age.
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Bilateral oophorectomy associated with low bone mineral density and arthritis

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0200

SAN ANTONIO, USA: Women who underwent surgery to remove their ovaries before the age of 45 years were more likely to have arthritis and low bone mineral density compared with women with intact ovaries, researchers found.
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Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:55:00 +0200

Taking the Pill for 10 years can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by almost half (45%), new research part-funded by Cancer Research UK showed last week.
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The link between natural killer cells and infertility

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:35:00 +0200

More and more women experiencing frequent miscarriages are learning of natural killer (NK) cells as the potential culprits behind their inability to achieve an ongoing pregnancy. And while killer cells are in fact our protectors against various infections and diseases such as cancer, they are being pinpointed in medical circles as a potential cause of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with increasing regularity.
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Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:19:00 +0200

A UCLA-Harvard study has highlighted three types of confusing outcome measures. Studies about medications published in the most influential medical journals are frequently designed in a way that yields misleading or confusing results, new research suggests.
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Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:47:00 +0200

An extreme form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) takes a heavy toll on thousands of women each year and can lead to hospitalization and pregnancy termination. However, new research suggests pregnant women are not the only victims.
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NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:20:00 +0200

South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will cost taxpayers R225 billion by 2025 when it is fully implemented according to a report published on Times Live today. It quotes Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, expenditure on the plan will rise to R103 million this year.
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Better monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy could reduce health risks for mother and baby

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:23:00 +0200

Pre-eclampsia, which can lead to stillbirths, premature births, low-birth-weight babies and, in extreme cases, the death of the mother, is generally considered to be a unique condition in pregnancy.
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