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Severe maternal morbidity up by fourfold in presence of CRC
Severe maternal morbidity up by fourfold in presence of CRC
27 Feb 2025 byJairia Dela Cruz

Pregnant women with colorectal cancer (CRC) face a considerably increased likelihood of severe maternal morbidity, including disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and hysterectomy, among others, according to a study.

Severe maternal morbidity up by fourfold in presence of CRC
27 Feb 2025
Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
20 Feb 2025 byJairia Dela Cruz

Short-course vaginal cuff brachytherapy (VCB) is just as efficacious as standard regimens for adjuvant treatment of endometrial cancer, yielding noninferior patient-reported outcomes without compromising disease control while having acceptable toxicity, according to the phase III, unblinded, multicentre SAVE trial.

Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
20 Feb 2025
Breastfeeding protects women against postpartum CVD
Breastfeeding protects women against postpartum CVD
20 Feb 2025 byStephen Padilla

Women who breastfeed, especially those with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), appear to have greater protection against long-term atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), suggest the results of a study presented at SMFM 2025.

Breastfeeding protects women against postpartum CVD
20 Feb 2025
Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension
Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension
20 Feb 2025