Network meta-analysis suggests surgical techniques may reduce breast cancer-related lymphedema
Surgical techniques may help prevent and treat breast cancer-related arm swelling
A network meta-analysis of breast cancer survivors found axillary reverse mapping and lymphovascular anastomoses were associated with reduce…
Specific surgeries significantly reduce breast cancer arm swelling before it starts and help shrink swollen arms after treatment while impro…
Wildfire exposure studied for impact on indoor air quality and ART outcomes in Australian fertility clinics
Could wildfire smoke affect fertility treatments? A new study looks for answers
A retrospective cohort study of 1,647 ART cycles in Victoria, Australia examined exposure to the 2019-2020 'Black Summer' wildfires.
Wildfire smoke may impact fertility treatments, as a new study examines how air pollution during Australia's 'Black Summer' fires affected I…
Observational study characterizes ovarian histopathology in transgender patients on testosterone
What happens to ovaries when transgender men take testosterone?
This observational cohort study examined ovarian histopathology in transgender and gender-diverse individuals who underwent gender-affirming…
A Wisconsin hospital team reviewed medical records to describe how long-term testosterone use affects ovarian tissue in transgender patients…
NAUTILUS RCT reports 11.2% ALN metastasis rate in SLNB arm for cT1-2/N0 breast cancer
Study details baseline characteristics in breast cancer trial testing lymph node biopsy omission
This randomized controlled trial of 1,734 cT1-2/N0 breast cancer patients reports baseline characteristics and axillary lymph node status.
Patients with early-stage breast cancer and small tumors might skip a painful arm surgery if their cancer hasn't spread, based on new trial …
Hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy showed high local control in breast cancer brain metastases
FSRT shows promising results for brain metastases in breast cancer patients
This prospective single-arm phase 2 trial evaluated fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) in 173 patients with breast cancer an…
Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy kept brain cancer controlled in 88.6% of breast cancer patients after one year with no severe si…
Prospective study links L. iners dominance and bacterial diversity to cervical lesion severity in dysplasia patients
Does the bacteria in your vagina signal worsening cervical cell changes?
This prospective study analyzed vaginal microbiota in 91 patients with cervical dysplasia.
Women with worsening cervical cell changes showed higher levels of L. iners bacteria and increased bacterial diversity in their vaginal samp…
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) addresses structural violence and inequitable hierarchies in SRHR contexts
Research on trauma-informed care and violence against women lacks specific study details
This study examines the relationship between Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) and various forms of violence within social determina…
Trauma-informed care bridges clinical practice with social change by addressing systemic oppression and institutional violence that shape ac…
Molecular-profile guided adjuvant treatment shows cost-effectiveness versus standard VBT in HIR-EC
Can a new cancer test save money without sacrificing quality of life?
A phase 3 RCT of 564 women with early-stage high-intermediate risk endometrial cancer found molecular-integrated-profile guided adjuvant tre…
A new cancer test guided by molecular profiles cut healthcare costs for endometrial cancer patients without lowering their quality of life o…
Retrospective study finds higher sexual problem rates in females with hEDS versus chronic pain controls
Do hypermobile EDS and HSD affect sexual health? A new study finds a link
A retrospective cohort study of 1407 patients found females with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) reported significantly higher rat…
Women with hypermobile EDS report higher rates of sexual problems like pain during sex and difficulty reaching orgasm, a study of over 1,400…
In vitro models show endometrial environment amplifies blastoid hCG production and bioactivity
How does a womb's environment help an early pregnancy signal its presence?
A preclinical laboratory study using in vitro models of human endometrial cells and stem cell-derived blastoids found that a hormonally prim…
Lab models show the womb lining boosts pregnancy hormone signals from the embryo's very first contact.
Single-fraction stereotactic partial breast irradiation shows promising early control in early-stage breast cancer
Can a single radiation dose protect women after breast cancer surgery?
A prospective single-institution phase 2 trial of 148 patients with early-stage breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery found single-f…
A single radiation dose for breast cancer recovery showed low recurrence and mild side effects in early results from a new treatment approac…
Aerobic exercise correlates with BDNF methylation changes and cognitive improvements in breast cancer survivors
Exercise linked to brain function changes in women with breast cancer
This RCT substudy of 117 women with early-stage breast cancer found that six months of aerobic exercise correlated with methylation changes …
Aerobic exercise in women with breast cancer changed brain health molecules linked to better attention and mental flexibility after six mont…