Tandem-ring applicator lowers rectal and sigmoid doses compared to tandem-ovoid in cervical cancer patients
New applicator lowers radiation to rectum in cervical cancer treatment
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 36 eligible patients who completed pelvic external beam radiotherapy.
A small trial found a tandem-ring applicator reduced radiation dose to the rectum and sigmoid colon compared to a tandem-ovoid device during…
Contrast-enhanced mammography reduces costs per QALY in breast cancer screening recalls compared to conventional imaging
Contrast-enhanced mammography may cut costs for breast cancer screening
This RCT evaluated women recalled from breast cancer screening in a hospital setting.
Using contrast-enhanced mammography as the first test for women recalled from screening could lower imaging costs without harming quality of…
Meta-regression of cervical cancer brachytherapy applicators shows interstitial needles improve target dose objectives
Adding needles to cervical cancer treatment boosts target dose for most patients
This systematic review and meta-regression analyzed 34 studies from clinical practices regarding cervical cancer brachytherapy.
Adding needles to standard cervical cancer radiation tools improved target dose for most patients without hurting nearby organs, based on da…
Systematic review finds inconclusive links between pregnancy factors and breast cancer risk in daughters
Pregnancy factors linked to breast cancer risk in daughters remain uncertain
This meta-analysis evaluated associations between maternal and paternal age, gestational age, twin status, and maternal preeclampsia with br…
A large review of fifty-two studies found inconclusive links between pregnancy factors and breast cancer risk in daughters.
Nalbuphine and midazolam show non-inferiority to pethidine and midazolam for oocyte retrieval pain
Nalbuphine Matches Old Painkiller For Egg Retrieval
In this double-blinded, non-inferiority randomized controlled trial of 94 participants, 10 mg intravenous nalbuphine with 5 mg midazolam was…
A new painkiller matches the old standard for egg retrieval without causing more side effects.
Higher body mass index associated with increased oxidative stress in women undergoing IVF
Higher BMI linked to oxidative stress in infertility treatment
In this prospective observational cross-sectional study, researchers examined the relationship between body mass index and oxidative stress …
A new study shows that a higher BMI may trigger oxidative stress, a chemical imbalance that could impact women undergoing IVF.
Study protocol for screening nulliparous women to prevent preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction
A new plan to screen for pregnancy risks is being tested in a UK hospital
This study protocol describes a prospective cohort with a nested randomized controlled trial at Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
A major research plan is starting to test a new way to screen for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction in pregnant women.
Large ART cohort shows clinical pregnancy rates around 34% and live birth rates near 25%
A new database reveals how IVF success rates vary across Europe
This retrospective observational cohort study analyzed 64,081 ovarian stimulation cycles from 18 IVF/ICSI centers in Italy and Germany.
This huge new database tracks real IVF cycles to help doctors understand current success rates and treatment patterns across Europe.
Meta-analysis Links Abnormal Gestational Weight Gain to Adverse Outcomes in 866,593 Pregnancies
Too much or too little weight in pregnancy changes risks
This systematic review and meta-analysis of multinational cohort data (n=866,593) found that excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) signifi…
Gaining too much or too little during pregnancy shifts the odds for serious health risks, and the effects depend heavily on where a woman li…
ICSI yields lower cumulative live birth rate than conventional IVF in non-male factor infertility
Conventional IVF beats ICSI for non-male factor infertility in large Canadian study
This retrospective cohort study using Canadian registry data compared ICSI versus conventional IVF in 140,252 retrieval cycles for non-male …
A major Canadian registry shows conventional IVF delivers more live births than ICSI for couples without male factor infertility.
Review synthesizes postpartum women perspectives on digital health tools in Alberta
Digital tools help some postpartum mothers but can feel like a burden
This qualitative review synthesizes focus group data from 18 postpartum women in Alberta regarding digital health tools.
A small study of 18 women in Alberta found digital health apps helped structure care but also created new pressures and privacy worries.
Proof of concept research suggests portable PFM systems may offer superior sensitivity for pelvic-floor dysfunction
New 3D scanner spots hidden pelvic floor weakness before symptoms start
This proof of concept research evaluates a portable multi-channel PFM-pressure dynamic measuring system against traditional PFM-evaluating m…
A new 3D scanner detects hidden pelvic floor weakness before symptoms appear, offering a clear path to earlier diagnosis and better treatmen…