In-person group sessions boost fruit/vegetable intake in Latina breast cancer survivors
In-Person Sessions Boost Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
This randomized factorial trial in 167 Latina breast cancer survivors found that in-person group sessions increased daily fruit/vegetable in…
In-person group sessions helped Latina breast cancer survivors eat more fruits and vegetables, while the control group's intake dropped shar…
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.
Systematic review suggests specific probiotic strains may influence sex hormone related disorders
Specific probiotic strains may help balance sex hormones
This systematic review examines the role of probiotics in managing sex hormone related disorders.
New evidence suggests certain probiotics could help reduce inflammation and balance hormones related to sex hormone disorders.
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.