Contrast-enhanced mammography shows 97% sensitivity for mammographic asymmetries in meta-analysis
Contrast Mammography Shows High Accuracy For Breast Cancer
This meta-analysis of 1266 women with 1328 asymmetries found that contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) has a pooled sensitivity of 97% and sp…
A new analysis finds contrast-enhanced mammography detects breast cancer with 97% sensitivity, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Internet-based CBT modestly reduces anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors
Internet therapy helps breast cancer survivors manage anxiety and depression
This meta-analysis of 1016 breast cancer survivors found that internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) significantly reduced anxi…
A large analysis found online cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduced anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors, offering…
Myomectomy for intramural fibroids improves pregnancy chances in women undergoing IVF
Women with fibroids had better pregnancy chances after myomectomy before IVF treatment
This systematic review evaluated women with intramural uterine fibroids undergoing IVF or ICSI cycles. Researchers found a substantially hig…
A large review found that removing fibroids before IVF helped women get pregnant more often. This study looked at many patients to see if su…
Metformin shows limited impact on gonadotropin levels in PCOS women
Metformin changes one hormone ratio but leaves others unchanged in PCOS
A meta-analysis of 51 RCTs finds metformin does not alter FSH or LH but significantly increases the LH/FSH ratio in women with PCOS.
Metformin treatment significantly increased the LH to FSH ratio in women with PCOS, while leaving FSH and LH levels alone.
Practice-derived framework prioritizes usability and recruitment for multinational eHealth pilots
Four years of testing reveals top priorities for managing digital health pilots across Europe
This guideline synthesizes expert consensus from 23 experts across four European large-scale pilots, ranking 45 best practices across six op…
Testing a management framework for digital health pilots across Europe identified usability and active recruitment as top priorities for suc…
Lifestyle strategies improve metabolic and hormonal outcomes in PCOS, review finds
Lifestyle strategies may help manage polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms in women
This narrative review in reproductive-aged women with PCOS finds that dietary approaches, structured physical activity, and adjunct strategi…
A review suggests dietary changes, exercise, and psychological support can improve metabolic and hormonal outcomes for women with polycystic…
Maternal postnatal mental health hospitalization linked to child developmental vulnerability
Mothers' postnatal mental health linked to child development risks
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that children whose mothers had postnatal mental health-related hospitalization had elevated …
Children whose mothers had postnatal mental health hospital stays face higher odds of developmental and academic struggles.
Meta-Analysis Shows No SSI Difference Between Chlorhexidine and Povidone Iodine for Vaginal Antisepsis
Vaginal cleaning with chlorhexidine does not prevent infections better than iodine in major gynecologic surgeries
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated vaginal antisepsis in 9538 patients undergoing major gynecologic operations. The analysis…
A large review of nearly 10,000 patients found that using chlorhexidine for vaginal cleaning did not lower infection risk compared to iodine…
VHA Value Framework for virtual care technologies addresses evidence gaps and equity
New framework helps measure value of virtual care for veterans
This article describes a Value Framework developed for the Veterans Health Administration to assess virtual care technologies. The framework…
Researchers created a tool to assess virtual care's worth for veterans. It helps organizations build evidence on what works.
Review links gut microbiota dysbiosis to recurrent spontaneous abortion in reproductive-age couples
Gut bacteria linked to recurrent pregnancy loss
This review examines the association between gut microbiota dysbiosis and recurrent spontaneous abortion in reproductive-age couples. The au…
A review of couples facing recurrent pregnancy loss found their gut bacteria are often out of balance, suggesting a new path for help.
Ethical analysis of non-oncological fertility preservation reviews challenges in reproductive autonomy and social justice
Fertility preservation ethics face real risks for women and transgender people
This narrative review analyzes 56 scientific articles regarding non-oncological fertility preservation. The authors synthesize ethical chall…
Fertility preservation for non-cancer patients faces ethical challenges like decisional pressure and unequal access that need attention now.
Narrative review on semen and vaginal microbiota links to infertility outcomes
Understanding how partner microbes might influence fertility outcomes for couples seeking treatment
This narrative mini review synthesizes evidence on semen and vaginal microbiota and couple-associated microbial patterns in infertility. The…
Current research suggests that microbes found in the vagina and on male genitals may play a role in fertility. However, scientists warn that…