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Evaluating telemedicine for administering safe medical abortions
A new study is the first to evaluate how telemedicine can help vulnerable women access safe medical abortions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that...
Stress during pregnancy can affect babies’ emotions
Levels of stress during pregnancy have been linked to negative emotions in babies according to a new study from Northwestern University.
Pregnant women who had...
The University of Bristol calls for guidance change about fish during pregnancy
Guidelines outline limitations on consuming fish during pregnancy but now, the University of Bristol calls for this to change.
The NHS states that eating fish...
Fish oil and vitamin D supplements lower risk of croup in babies and children
In a new study, researchers found that fish oil and vitamin D supplements could lower the risk of croup in babies and children.
Croup is...
PCR test could speed up womb cancer diagnosis
A new test, developed by University College London, identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the cervix or vagina.
Womb cancer usually...
New cardiac rehabilitation programme guidelines set out by ICCPR
Women are less likely to attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme and will experience worse outcomes than men, according to the International Council of Cardiovascular...
Researchers identify a cause of preterm labour
Researchers have identified a cause of preterm labour, opening new possibilities for future innovative treatments.
Preterm labour is the single biggest cause of neonatal mortality...
Premature menopause is associated with increased risks of heart failure
A new study has found that premature menopause increases the risk of heart problems such as heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Premature menopause occurs before...
Hormone treatment for breast cancer reduces the risk of recurrence
Researchers conducted a 20-year follow-up on the long-term benefits of hormone treatment for breast cancer.
The Karolinska Institutet in Sweden investigated the long-term benefits of...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 22
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 22, which features fascinating expert insights in the fields of public health, Alzheimer's disease, antimicrobial resistance, women’s health, nutrition,...
A new study aims to drive improvements in neonatal care
MedUni Vienna researchers have critically analysed current neonatal care intending to improve standards.
One in two premature babies receive a transfusion of red blood cells...
Women are still underrepresented in key disease clinical trials
A new study finds that women are underrepresented in clinical trials for key disease areas, such as psychiatric and cardiovascular.
Investigators from Brigham and Women’s...
Foods high in potassium can boost women’s heart health
New evidence promotes that eating foods high in potassium can reduce the risk of heart-related conditions among women.
The study revealed that foods high in...
Does the NHS Breast Screening Programme cause overdiagnosis?
Evidence from a Queen Mary University of London study has revealed that the benefits of the NHS Breast Screening Programme outweigh the small risk...
Obstructive sleep apnoea among women linked to low hormone levels
A University of Bergen study has revealed that reduced hormone levels in postmenopausal women may be a cause of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The research identified...
Uterine transplantation effectively treats infertility
New research concludes that uterine transplantation is an effective and safe method to treat infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.
A report conducted by...
Mental illness linked with polycystic ovary syndrome cost almost $6 billion in 2021
New research finds that in 2021, healthcare costs for mental health disorders linked to polycystic ovary syndrome amassed almost $6bn.
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects how...
UK stillbirth rate more than double for ethnic minority groups
Research has identified that stillbirths among ethnic minority groups are twice as high in the UK compared to the rest of the population, despite...
Optimising endometriosis treatment, care and awareness in the UK
One in 10 women is affected by endometriosis yet the condition remains poorly understood and undertreated. Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Endometriosis UK about...
Five-year HPV testing intervals show excellent safety
A new study pioneered by King’s College London and funded by Cancer Research UK has reinforced that extending HPV testing intervals from three to...