OBGYN & Women’s Health

Doctors at both hospitals told patient they would not terminate the pregnancy to save her life because they could still detect a heartbeat Denying a woman an emergency abortion and risking her life broke U.S. federal law, a federal government investigation contends. The woman, who went into premature labor after her water broke at 17...

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer is more difficult to diagnose, making treatment more complicated and minimizing the chance of positive outcomes for patients. Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is a distinction given to patients diagnosed during pregnancy or less than one year postpartum. Although cancer’s co-occurrence with pregnancy is relatively rare, PABC is one of the most common...

Breast cancer patients are more likely to experience depression. In a sample of breast cancer patients, nutrient-sparse diets increased inflammatory markers and depression severity. Breast cancer, one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide, causes immense emotional distress in patients. The emotional turmoil leads to high rates of depression, which often goes untreated....

Reproductive history can impact breast cancer prognosis and outcomes. Later-life births and having several children is associated with lower survival rates, so regular breast cancer screenings must be emphasized in pregnant women.  Women in low- and middle-income countries are beginning to have fewer children and delaying their first pregnancy. Meanwhile, breast cancer incidence continues to...

Black women with breast cancer are at an increased risk for negative outcomes and reduced treatment efficacy. Timely, annual screenings can help close the racial disparity and improve prognosis.  Breast cancer presents a unique epidemiological risk to Black women. Black women are more likely to be diagnosed before age 40, and their mortality rates are...

Racial and ethnic composition of neonatal nurse practitioner faculty and students does not differ significantly. There is a racial and ethnic disparity between neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) students and neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Advances in Neonatal Care. Desi M. Newberry, D.N.P., from the...

Text message services offer a low-cost, noninvasive way to help breast cancer survivors post-treatment. They are effective for improving patient–healthcare provider communication. The effects of breast cancer treatment on women’s mental and physical health can linger for years after treatment has ended. Structured post-treatment support is limited and available services are inaccessible to many patients...

Female hygiene wipes frequently contain contact allergens, potentially contributing to the development of vulvar contact dermatitis. The contact allergens include fragrances, tocopherol, and other scented botanicals. Female hygiene wipes aim to maintain the cleanliness of the perineum and vulva in females. While these products are marketed as being made “for sensitive skin”, “fragrance-free”, and “gentle”,...

The administration of nerve block anesthesia in combination with sevoflurane to patients with uterine fibroids undergoing myomectomy may significantly reduce the stress response, maintain hemodynamic stability, and reduce adverse reactions and cognitive impairment. Sevoflurane is a newer inhalation anesthetic with broad market prospects and few side effects. Numerous experiments have shown sevoflurane to have stable...