In a retrospective cohort, blastocyst cleavage, compaction, and quality patterns were evaluated for associations with live birth rates.
The First 24 Hours of an Embryo's Life Predict IVF Success
This retrospective time-lapse cohort study analyzed 3,103 transferred autologous blastocysts to assess how early morphological features rela…
The way an embryo behaves in its very first cell divisions may signal its chances of becoming a baby, giving IVF specialists more informatio…
Placental pathology features associated with preterm delivery and adverse outcomes in singleton pregnancies
Placenta Clues Reveal Why Some Babies Arrive Too Early
An observational review of 3,723 singleton placentas found preterm delivery was associated with lower fetal birth weight, placental weight, …
Doctors now see distinct placenta patterns that explain why some babies arrive too early, helping them understand and prevent preterm labor.
Combined exercise shows highest probability of reducing inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors.
The Right Exercise Fights Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
This systematic review with Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated aerobic, resistance, combined, and low-intensity exercise in 1,925 brea…
Combined aerobic and resistance training most effectively reduced inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors, offering a personalized p…
Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women.
Discrimination Linked to Baby's Low Weight and Mom's Mood
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,473,417 participants assessed associations between self-reported interpersonal racial discrimi…
Experiencing racism during pregnancy is a serious health risk that doctors must address to keep moms and babies safe.
Prospective cohort study assesses biomarkers for predicting spontaneous preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies.
Can blood tests predict preterm birth months before symptoms appear?
This prospective cohort study enrolled 2272 pregnant women in the United Kingdom to investigate biomarkers for spontaneous preterm birth. Re…
Blood tests detecting RNA fragments can predict early preterm birth months before symptoms appear, with added data on microbes and immune re…
In breast cancer patients, centre B generated additional patient-centred outcome-adjusted life years at lower cost compared to centre A.
New Scorecard Shows Which Hospitals Give Best Value
This proof-of-concept cohort study evaluated 330 patients with breast cancer across two healthcare centres over 12 months. Mean patient-cent…
A new scorecard finally lets patients compare hospital value by measuring recovery speed and pain relief alongside survival rates and costs.
Predictors of antenatal care utilization among women of reproductive age in Somalia include maternal education and residence.
What Stops Somali Mothers from Getting Lifesaving Pregnancy Care?
This systematic review evaluated predictors of antenatal care (ANC) utilization among women of reproductive age in Somalia. Nine studies wer…
Understanding *why* women miss essential pregnancy checkups is the first critical step to saving lives.
Imlunestrant shows OS benefit in ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer in Phase III trial
A New Pill Combo Helps Women with Advanced Breast Cancer Live Longer
A Phase III RCT of 874 endocrine-pretreated ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer patients found imlunestrant monotherapy improved median OS vers…
A new pill combo helps women with advanced breast cancer live longer and delays the need for harsh chemotherapy.
Meta-analysis finds immunotherapy plus chemotherapy improves outcomes in triple-negative breast cancer
New Combo Boosts Survival for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A meta-analysis of triple-negative breast cancer patients found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy improved pathological complete res…
Adding immune checkpoint inhibitors to chemotherapy improves survival and tumor response for triple-negative breast cancer patients.
Alcohol consumption increases breast cancer incidence risk in women with varying intake levels.
A Drink a Day Raises Breast Cancer Risk. After Diagnosis, It Doesn't.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 2,565,920 women with a history of alcohol consumption. Results indicated that any alcohol…
A daily drink raises breast cancer risk, but new research shows it does not worsen outcomes after diagnosis.
Meta-analysis finds liraglutide improves menstrual frequency and BMI in overweight women with PCOS
A Common Weight Loss Drug May Ease a Hidden Cause of Infertility
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 330 overweight or obese women with PCOS found liraglutide significantly increased menstrual frequen…
A common weight loss drug helps overweight women with PCOS restore regular periods and improve metabolic health.
Pregnant women with prior bariatric surgery experienced 35 surgical complications in a Belgian cohort study.
Pregnant After Weight Loss Surgery: When Pain Means Emergency
This prospective cohort study examined 33 pregnant women in Belgium with a history of bariatric surgery who presented with surgical complica…
Pregnant women who had stomach surgery years ago need to see a doctor instantly if they feel severe belly pain, because a hidden internal pr…