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Subgroup findings boost ribociclib-letrozole potential in Asians with HR+, HER2– advanced breast cancer

26 Nov 2020 by

In a subgroup analysis of the phase IIIb CompLEEment-1 trial, ribociclib plus letrozole showed a manageable safety profile in Asian patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-negative (HER2−) advanced breast cancer (ABC).

Subgroup findings boost ribociclib-letrozole potential in Asians with HR+, HER2– advanced breast cancer

26 Nov 2020

Ovarian stimulation protocols pose risk of ectopic pregnancy

26 Nov 2020

Ovarian stimulation protocols, especially the use of clomiphene citrate, may put women at high risk of ectopic pregnancy, study has found.

Ovarian stimulation protocols pose risk of ectopic pregnancy

26 Nov 2020

Risk factor modification for AMI needed in pregnant women

25 Nov 2020

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during pregnancy is driven by factors such as known coronary artery disease, hyperlipidaemia, obesity, and smoking history, among others, a study has found. These risk factors contribute to poor outcomes and highlight the need for modification in order to prevent AMI in the pregnant population.

Risk factor modification for AMI needed in pregnant women

25 Nov 2020

Supervised workouts mitigate risk of diabetes in pregnancy

24 Nov 2020

Undergoing in-facility physical activity (PA) programmes initiated before the 20th week of gestation helps reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among high-risk mothers, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Supervised workouts mitigate risk of diabetes in pregnancy

24 Nov 2020

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

23 Nov 2020 by

Fetoscopic laser ablation (FLP) is an effective treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in monochorionic twin pregnancies, but it requires a tertiary neonatal facility and a highly specialized team in performing intervention therapies for the treatment of potential complications, according to a Singapore study.

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

23 Nov 2020

Very-low-energy diet helps obese women get pregnant faster

23 Nov 2020

A very-low-energy diet programme yields substantial weight loss in women with obesity and leads to faster conception compared with a standard dietary intervention, according to a study.

Very-low-energy diet helps obese women get pregnant faster

23 Nov 2020

Body mass index matters little in success of intrauterine insemination

22 Nov 2020

Women who are overweight or obese do not necessarily have lower chances of a successful birth following infertility treatments, including intrauterine insemination, relative to women with normal weight, a study has found.

Body mass index matters little in success of intrauterine insemination

22 Nov 2020

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

21 Nov 2020 by

Antiviral treatment with tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) during pregnancy in highly viraemic mothers effectively prevents mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with no safety concerns, according to two studies presented during the AASLD 2020 Liver Meeting.

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

21 Nov 2020

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

18 Nov 2020

Serum folate levels during pregnancy correlate with the child’s neurodevelopment at 2 years of age, particularly in terms of language development, a recent study has shown. Folate supplementation may be a valuable nutritional intervention to consider.

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

18 Nov 2020

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy prevalent in mothers with anxiety, depression

18 Nov 2020

Most women who go through depression or have anxiety in the perinatal period have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to the results of a meta-analysis, which highlights a strong link between the mental and the obstetric disorders.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy prevalent in mothers with anxiety, depression

18 Nov 2020

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Subgroup findings boost ribociclib-letrozole potential in Asians with HR+, HER2– advanced breast cancer

Subgroup findings boost ribociclib-letrozole potential in Asians with HR+, HER2– advanced breast cancer

Ovarian stimulation protocols pose risk of ectopic pregnancy

Ovarian stimulation protocols pose risk of ectopic pregnancy

Risk factor modification for AMI needed in pregnant women

Risk factor modification for AMI needed in pregnant women

Supervised workouts mitigate risk of diabetes in pregnancy

Supervised workouts mitigate risk of diabetes in pregnancy

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

Very-low-energy diet helps obese women get pregnant faster

Very-low-energy diet helps obese women get pregnant faster

Body mass index matters little in success of intrauterine insemination

Body mass index matters little in success of intrauterine insemination

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy prevalent in mothers with anxiety, depression

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy prevalent in mothers with anxiety, depression