Clinician / health professional

Researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan have identified a distinctive CT imaging pattern that can predict which women experiencing severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are most likely to need life-saving interventions. The new finding, termed PRACE (Postpartum hemorrhage, Resistance to treatment, and Arterial Contrast Extravasation), was observed in nearly one-third of patients undergoing dynamic CT scans [...]

Women going through the menopause are being cautioned against spending money on direct-to-consumer menopause services that may provide little benefit. A group of doctors raised concerns about overstated hormone therapy claims, aggressive promotion of supplements and tests, and marketing presented as advocacy. They argue that commercial menopause services raise questions about reliability and the risk [...]

AI is increasingly being leveraged to address challenges in breast cancer care, from a “second set of eyes” during screening to enabling more personalised treatments. Innovators say it can not only deliver better outcomes, but also make medicine more accurate and accessible. Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women globally, affecting around two million [...]

By Dr Somi Javaid, OB/GYN, surgeon and founder of HerMD A patient once came to me with a folder full of app screenshots; five different trackers, each with its own opinion about her ovulation, hormone levels, and supposed "menopause stage." She was overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated. And she’s not alone. In the last [...]

Pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against RSV, as NHS England warns of rising cases and expands pharmacy access for those from 28 weeks. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that can cause serious breathing problems, especially in babies and young children. It is a leading cause of infant death worldwide [...]

Burnout among obstetricians and gynaecologists has doubled since the pandemic, with 72 per cent now meeting diagnostic criteria, a national survey has found. The 2022 survey of 1,114 doctors also reported that 9 per cent had experienced suicidal thoughts—up from 3 per cent in 2019. The highest rates of burnout were found in younger resident [...]

A new MRI breast screening trial aims to find cancers missed by mammograms in women with average breast density. The Fast MRI Dyamond study will involve around 1,000 women aged 50 to 52 at six NHS sites, including Cheltenham, Swindon and Truro. The scans, which take around three minutes, will test whether the method can [...]

An NHS England report has identified significant concerns about the safety and quality of maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The findings, published after a visit in March, included 101 recommendations to improve the quality of care and ensure the wellbeing of mothers and babies. Key issues involved staffing problems, a “challenging” culture, [...]

Lobular breast cancer affects 15 per cent of patients but rarely forms lumps, meaning symptoms are often missed or misdiagnosed until later stages, experts have warned. Also known as invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), the disease begins in the lobules—the milk-producing glands—and spreads in a spider’s web pattern. This growth makes it difficult to detect through [...]

A new menopause website has been launched by US clinicians to help women make informed healthcare decisions during the menopause transition. MyMenoplan.org offers free, evidence-based tools and resources without requiring users to register or share personal data. It was created by clinicians and researchers with over 25 years’ experience in women’s health. More than 1 [...]