In case you missed it: May 16 to May 20
A look back at the week's news.
A call to action for treating uterine fibroids
A call to action in the journal Reproductive Sciences hopes to empower health care providers to optimize their quality of care for women with uterine fibroids by relying on the best available evidence and best patient-centered practices.
Vitamins and dietary compounds play a role in uterine fibroids
Vitamins and diet can play a role in the prevention and treatment of uterine fibroids, according to a literature review spanning 20 years published in the journal Nutrients.
Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation for dysmenorrhea
A preprogrammed, nomad, easy-to-use, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device was well tolerated and provided rapid and lasting pain decrease in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD), according to a study published in the journal Progrés en Urologie.
Is body fat linked to endometriosis?
Rates of endometriosis are generally higher in leaner women, yet there still seems to be a connection between the presence and placement of fat tissue and the development of endometriosis. One study team sought to find out why.
Was this a case of a missed hematoma?
Absense of consideration and recognition led to maternal death suit.
Personalized opioid protocol for cesarean deliveries: Reduced prescriptions reported
April 19th 2024A recent suggests that implementing a personalized opioid prescription protocol significantly reduces total morphine milligram equivalents and the number of opioid tablets prescribed at discharge following cesarean delivery.
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Gender discrepancy found in ABCA4-associated retinopathy
April 18th 2024A recent meta-analysis suggests sex as a modifying factor in the development of ABCA4-associated retinopathy, revealing a higher proportion of women among individuals with a mild reduced penetrant ABCA4 variant, impacting prognosis predictions and recurrence risks.
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Genetics associated with reproductive traits and uterine leiomyomata
April 17th 2024Investigating genetic correlations and shared loci sheds light on potential causal relationships between reproductive traits and uterine leiomyomata, offering insights into their complex interplay and urging further mechanistic exploration.
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