From gynaecology to obstetrics, from breast cancer treatments to menopause research: the distinct medical needs of female patients are manifold. But also in many other areas of research, diagnostics and therapy, the awareness of women requiring different approaches than male patients is dawning.
“Each pregnancy leaves a unique mark on the female brain”: Research shows that mothers' brains distinctly change, not just during the first pregnancy, to better care for multiple children.
Severe headache, neck pain or confusion: More than 25% of pregnant women suffering non-specific stroke symptoms sought care but were misdiagnosed, University of Pittsburgh research finds.
Women who had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) are twice as likely to have another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a new study.
Siemens Healthineers, with funding from the Gates Foundation, plans to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to enable earlier prediction of pre-eclampsia and anemia in low-resource settings.
A first-time mother has about a 30% chance of complication in the second stage of labour, requiring assisted delivery or emergency C-section. A new device could help reduce birth trauma.
A first-of-its-kind study could lead to quicker and more targeted support for vulvodynia - a painful chronic condition estimated to affect more than one in 10 women with no known cause.
Many women over 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer but miss out on CT lung cancer screenings they're also eligible for. Targeted outreach coul help change this, a new study shows.
The contraceptive pill may negatively affect women's mental health, a new study suggests. Women who are genetically predisposed to mental illness are particularly at risk.
Breast cancer – including aggressive variants – are surprisingly common in younger women, a new study shows. The findings strengthen the case for earlier, risk-tailored screening, the authors say.
While saving lives remains the primary goal, a new study explores how radiation therapy also helps breast cancer survivors return to work. Policymakers should factor this in, the researchers argue.
Dunlee will present its portfolio of integrated imaging solutions at RSNA 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The company will demonstrate technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic imaging applications, including developments in Ultra-High Resolution and Photon Counting CT (UHR & PCCT), components for MRI-guided breast biopsies, and onboard imaging systems for radiation therapy.
More than a decade of protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV): a new study confirms the long-term effectiveness of the HPV vaccine to prevent development of cervical cancer and pre-cancer.
Not all PCOS is the same: Researchers identified four subgroups with distinct symptoms and different responses to treatment – opening the door to precision medicine for millions of women worldwide.
During menopause, many women experience forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and mental fatigue. A new review explores the link between brain changes during menopause and these symptoms.
The bigger the baby, the bigger the risk: A new study shows that the birthweight of a preterm infant is linked to its mother's risk of getting cardiovascular disease later in life.
Entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds. The research also suggests a way for women to combat the cognitive decline.
Using PET/CT imaging, researchers discovered that the biological activity of visceral fat may drive the progression of endometrial cancer, offering a novel angle for diagnosis and treatment.
Breast cancer survivors are often discouraged from undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate menopause symptoms. Now, new research paints a more differentiated picture.
Using AI to help detect one of the leading killers of women worldwide: A new machine learning model can successfully predict heart disease risk in women by analysing mammograms.
