Womens Health
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A new blood test breakthrough for pre-eclampsia AAP - 03-05-2018
A new blood test is being hailed as a breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. A world-first blood test
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Health of Australian mums and their bubs varies depending on where they live AAP - 19-04-2018
Infant death rates and the rate of women smoking during pregnancy has declined since 2009, but this trend is not seen in all areas of Australia.
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Study shows super-fit middle-aged women are much less likely to develop dementia AAP - 16-03-2018
It really could be the survival of the fittest for women wanting to avoid dementia in old age. A Swedish study, published in journal Neurology,
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Lack of understanding of gynaecological cancer among Australian women AAP - 01-03-2018
A nation-wide survey released by Ovarian Cancer Australia has found most women didn't know the difference between ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.
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Call for a national strategy to help women maintain a 'normal' weight before pregnancy AAP - 12-02-2018
Medical experts are calling for a national strategy to help women maintain a 'normal' weight before they conceive a baby to avoid serious complications.
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Study shows pregnancy changes women's genes AAP - 31-01-2018
Pregnancy changes women at the molecular level, affecting one of the systems that tells genes what to do, Aussie researchers have found. It's
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A new study shows early periods linked to heart risks AAP - 16-01-2018
Girls whose periods kick in early could be at greater risk of heart disease by the time they're in their 50s, a new study suggests. Women
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Study shows no difference between fresh and frozen embryos in producing IVF babies AAP - 11-01-2018
Fresh and frozen embryos are on par when it comes to producing babies through IVF, a new study involving Aussie researchers has found. There's
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Nicotine replacement therapy is safe for pregnant women who can't quit smoking AAP - 04-12-2017
A group of public health physicians and researchers say nicotine replacement therapy should be prescribed to pregnant women who can't quit smoking.
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New national cervical screening program launches AAP - 01-12-2017
Australian women will now be better protected against cervical cancer under the new national screening program, experts say. Women are being
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Vaginal mesh implants banned AAP - 30-11-2017
Health authorities have banned the use of vaginal mesh implants for pelvic prolapse and incontinence after finding the risks outweigh the benefits.
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TGA undertakes regulatory actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants HealthTimes - 30-11-2017
Australia’s medicine and medical devices regulator, the TGA, has decided to remove a number of mesh products whose sole use is the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
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Hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy are effective menopause treatments AAP - 24-11-2017
A research review has found hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective menopause treatments, particularly for managing hot flushes.
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Study shows IVF may increase risk of premature birth AAP - 09-11-2017
An Italian study of more than 62,000 pregnancies has linked assisted reproductive technology to an increased risk of a woman having a premature birth.
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Conflicts of interest within the IVF industry AAP - 02-11-2017
A team of Australian bioethicists say they've found evidence of conflicts of interest within the IVF industry. An Australian study into the commercialisation
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Researchers developed a new HPV test to reduce surgery need AAP - 26-10-2017
Cancer Council NSW researchers predict a drop in the number of Australian women needing surgery to prevent cervical cancer thanks to a new test.
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Researchers say blood lead levels are the biggest risk factor for pre-eclampsia AAP - 05-10-2017
Researchers say blood lead levels are the biggest risk factor for pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy complication that kills 75,000 women globally every year.
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Unreliable pregnancy kits off shop shelves AAP - 04-10-2017
A host of home pregnancy test kits have been removed from sale in Australia after the pharmaceutical regulator found they were unreliable.
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Mums should teach daughters how to spot breast cancer AAP - 26-09-2017
The second McGrath Breast Health Index shows women who first learnt about breast awareness from their mother were more likely to check their breasts.
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Study shows HPV screening more effective than Pap test AAP - 20-09-2017
A study by the Cancer Council NSW has confirmed HPV screening is more effective at detecting high-grade cervical abnormalities than a Pap test.
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