Gynaecology & Obstetrics Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Present possible intervention for breast cancer prevention 12/12/2011

An intermittent, low-carbohydrate diet was superior to a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for reducing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin, a cancer-promoting hormone, ...

New study supports claim that breast screening is harmful 12/12/2011

A new study published recently on bmj.com supports the claim that the introduction of breast cancer screening in the UK may have caused more harm than good.

Domestic violence can affect productivity at work 12/12/2011

There is a direct link between domestic violence and productivity in the workplace, with one in five victims experiencing continued harassment from their partners at work, a UNSW ...

Should nuns be given the pill for health reasons? 12/12/2011

Catholic nuns should be given the pill to guard against cancers more common in women who have never had children, according to two leading Australian researchers.

Mother's touch may protect against drug cravings 12/7/2011

An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study involving the University of Adelaide.

Research advances breast reconstruction 12/7/2011

Breast reconstruction surgery will become both safer and more realistic thanks to research led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

Premature children at risk of behavioural problems 12/5/2011

Children born just a few weeks too early are significantly more likely to have behavioural and/or emotional problems in the pre-school years, suggests research published online in ...

Are there too many women in medicine? 12/1/2011

In the UK, women doctors are set to outnumber their male counterparts by 2017.

Internet interventions beat depression 12/1/2011

A new study from The Australian National University shows that online therapy programs can play a major and long-lasting role in treating depression.

Study to probe medical treatment levels for dying patients 12/1/2011

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will undertake a study into why futile medical treatment is, at times, provided to dying patients.

Women with low risk pregnancies can be offered birth place choice 11/29/2011

Women with low risk pregnancies should be able to choose where they give birth, concludes a study published on bmj.com.

Childless women at risk of poor health: study 11/28/2011

Childless women may experience poorer health and well being than the general Australian female population, according to the results of a Deakin University study.

The silent killer: casting the spotlight on ovarian cancer 11/28/2011

Mystery and a lack of understanding surrounds ovarian cancer, but a team from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) will soon commence a study to better understand this ...

Babies are plenty - but where are the midwives? 11/21/2011

Effective maternity care requires trained health professionals, optimal environments for birthing and adequate resources.

Bottle feeding mums lack information 11/16/2011

Mothers who choose to bottle feed their babies may not be receiving adequate information and education in hospital, new research by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has ...

Caffeine, alcohol, smoking a dangerous mix, schoolies warned 11/16/2011

Pharmacy researchers at the University of Sydney are warning HSC students to take it easy on caffeine, alcohol and smoking during Schoolies Week, particularly young women using oral ...

Delayed cord clamping protects newborn babies from iron deficiency 11/15/2011

Waiting for at least three minutes before clamping the umbilical cord in healthy newborns improves their iron levels at four months, according to research published on bmj.com.

Mammographic screening: balancing benefits and harms 11/15/2011

New research has questioned the relative impact of mammographic screening in reducing deaths from breast cancer, concluding that it is not responsible for most of the recent reduction ...

Contraceptive pill associated with prostate cancer risk 11/15/2011

Use of the contraceptive pill is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer around the globe, finds research published in BMJ Open.

Advances in breast cancer don't extend to older women: study 11/9/2011

The survival rates for older women with breast cancer lag behind younger women diagnosed with the disease, indicating that the elder population may be missing out on improvements in ...

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