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Researchers Develop Tool to Predict Obstetric Fistula Surgery Risks

April 2025

A new study in the DRC has developed the LUSSY score, a predictive model to assess the risk of failed surgical closure in women with obstetric rectovaginal fistulas.

Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk

Women with a history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy face a higher risk of early coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, a new study finds.

Early Menstruation Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Screening Rates

Despite their higher risk, women with early menarche in Côte d’Ivoire are less likely to undergo breast cancer screenings, a new study finds.

PCOS Associated with Advanced Maternal Age

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have fewer children and give birth later in life compared to women without PCOS.

Chewing Gum Reduces Risk of Preterm Birth

Xylitol-containing chewing gum use during pregnancy significantly reduced the occurrence of preterm births and low-birthweight deliveries.

Preterm Birth Linked to School-Age Neurodevelopmental Challenges

Children born moderate to late preterm exhibit poorer cognitive and academic performance, and more behavioural difficulties at school age.

New Endometrial Cancer Screening Approach Shows Promise

Simultaneous endometrial aspiration and sonohysterography offer a highly sensitive screening approach for detecting endometrial cancer

PlGF Testing Could Identify Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes

Testing for low placental growth factor during routine gestational diabetes screening could identify pregnant individuals at high risk of early preterm birth.

Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Mortality Rates

Pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease face a significantly increased risk of severe maternal morbidity and mortality, according to a large US-based study.

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