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Hematology-Oncology

Hematologic Response to Iron Therapy and Stillbirth Risk in Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia

Study reveals inadequate hemoglobin improvement at 20-24 weeks after iron therapy increases stillbirth and preterm birth risks in moderate iron deficiency anemia pregnancies, highlighting need for early intervention.

May 8, 2026Sign in to read
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HPV Self-Sampling May Expand Cervical Cancer Screening Access for Transmasculine and Nonbinary Patients

A narrative review suggests HPV self-sampling is acceptable and potentially practice-changing for transmasculine and nonbinary people who are often underscreened for cervical cancer.

May 7, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Higher PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Was Not Linked to Increased Gestational Diabetes in the ECHO Cohort

In a pooled U.S. pregnancy cohort, maternal PFAS concentrations were not associated with a higher prevalence of gestational diabetes, and fasting glucose findings were largely null.

May 6, 2026
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Real-World Antibody-Drug Conjugate Outcomes in Gynecologic Cancers Appear Consistent Across Demographic Subgroups

In a single-center real-world cohort, survival with mirvetuximab soravtansine, trastuzumab deruxtecan, and tisotumab vedotin broadly mirrored pivotal trials, with no independent survival differences by age, race, or ethnicity after adjustme

May 4, 2026
Neurology

Pregnancy Outcomes Among Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Canadian research reveals individuals with cerebral palsy face significantly higher risks of severe maternal complications, preterm birth, and neonatal issues during pregnancy, highlighting the need for specialized perinatal care.

May 4, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Gut Microbiome Signatures May Help Explain Why Gestational Diabetes Raises Later Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Hispanic/Latina Women

In HCHS/SOL, prior gestational diabetes was linked to a proinflammatory gut microbiome, adverse metabolite patterns, and higher future type 2 diabetes risk, suggesting a plausible microbiome-mediated pathway after pregnancy.

May 3, 2026
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Danish Multicenter Study Finds a 15% ADNEX Threshold Best Balances Early Detection and Referral Burden for Adnexal Masses

In a Danish multicenter cohort of adnexal masses, IOTA-based models outperformed RMI for routine triage. A 15% ADNEX threshold best balanced sensitivity and referral burden in non-tertiary care.

May 1, 2026
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Early Pregnancy Oxylipin Biomarkers Linked to Fetal Growth Restriction Patterns

Study reveals specific inflammation and oxidative stress markers in early pregnancy urine predict distinct fetal growth restriction patterns, offering potential for early detection and intervention strategies.

May 1, 2026
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Early Pregnancy Oxylipins Point to Distinct Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Signals in Fetal Growth Restriction

Early pregnancy urinary oxylipins linked inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways to small-for-gestational-age birth, with distinct signatures for early- and late-onset growth restriction. Associations with large-for-gestational-age birth

May 1, 2026
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New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Patient-Collected HPV Tests Now Recommended

Introduction and Context Despite being highly preventable, cervical cancer remains a significant health threat. The...

Apr 30, 2026
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Cardiology

Prolonged TSH Suppression in Postmenopausal Thyroid Cancer Patients Linked to Worse Cardiovascular and Quality-of-Life Outcomes

Study finds long-term TSH suppression in postmenopausal women with thyroid cancer correlates with poorer cardiovascular health, reduced quality of life, and increased osteoporosis risk compared to controls.

Apr 28, 2026
Cardiology

Six-Fold Higher Cardiovascular Risk: Eclampsia’s Early Postpartum Threat Demands Urgent Clinical Attention

A nationwide study reveals that eclampsia patients face a 6.9-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease readmission within the first year postpartum, with stroke risk nearly 13 times higher than normotensive patients. These findings und

Apr 18, 2026
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Most Women Have Anterior-Apical Prolapse, But Phenotype Does Not Predict Recurrence After Native Tissue Repair

A combined analysis of 704 women found that anterior-predominant and apical prolapse is the most common phenotype (67.2%) in women undergoing native tissue apical surgery. While symptomatic recurrence ranged from 0% to 29% across phenotype

Apr 14, 2026
Cardiology

Longer Wait, Higher Risk? How Timing of Hypertensive Disorder Diagnosis Shapes Women’s Cardiovascular Future

New research reveals that longer latency between hypertensive disorder of pregnancy diagnosis and delivery correlates with subtle inflammatory and lipid changes in young mothers, suggesting subclinical cardiovascular risk elevation years af

Apr 14, 2026Sign in to read
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Molecular Complexity of Endometrial Cancer: How Biomarker Patterns Vary Across Tumor Stages, Histology, and Molecular Subtypes

A real-world study of 671 endometrial cancer patients reveals significant molecular heterogeneity. PTEN, ARID1A, and PIK3CA are the most prevalent biomarkers, while TP53 mutations and ERBB2 amplification cluster in advanced-stage and non-en

Apr 9, 2026
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Evidence Gaps in Maternity Guidelines: RCOG Green-Top Guidelines Show Limited Health Equity Considerations in High-Quality Recommendations

A cross-sectional study of 37 RCOG Green-Top Guidelines reveals that 24% lack Grade A recommendations, while those with highest-level evidence show limited consideration of health equity and generalisability in supporting studies, highlight

Apr 9, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Flash Glucose Monitoring Fails to Improve Glycemic Control but Reduces Large-for-Gestational-Age Risk in Gestational Diabetes

A randomized trial of 205 pregnant women with gestational diabetes found that adjunctive flash glucose monitoring did not improve time-in-range glucose measurements compared to standard self-monitoring. However, the device was associated wi

Apr 9, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

Genetic Risk Scores and Postpartum Hypertension: Integrating Polygenic Insight with Clinical Risk Stratification

This review explores how polygenic risk scores and clinical factors like BMI and pregnancy history predict incident hypertension 2 to 7 years post-delivery, highlighting the dominance of modifiable risk factors over genetic predisposition.

Apr 7, 2026Sign in to read
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Immunotherapy Shows Consistent Efficacy in Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers Regardless of Prior Radiation Field Location

This retrospective study challenges the assumption that prior radiation limits immunotherapy effectiveness in recurrent endometrial and cervical cancers, finding no significant difference in response rates or survival outcomes based on recu

Apr 6, 2026Sign in to read
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Earlier Menopause Linked to Accelerated Multimorbidity Progression: UK Biobank Multi-State Analysis Reveals Critical Windows for Preventive Intervention

A large UK Biobank cohort study of 121,017 postmenopausal women reveals that earlier menopause significantly increases risks of multimorbidity progression, with women experiencing premature menopause facing 32% higher risk of developing fir

Apr 6, 2026
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