Antiangiogenic therapy with bevacizumab in combination with frequent low-dose (metronomic) oral cyclophosphamide appears to be highly effective in women who have had ovarian cancer recurrence, researchers report in the January 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
Maternal supplementation with multiple micronutrients (MMN) rather than with just iron and folic acid (IFA) can reduce early infant deaths, particularly in women who are undernourished or anemic, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
Genetic variations leading to overactivation and consequent depletion of ovarian follicles can cause premature ovarian failure, according to research in transgenic mice published in the February 1 issue of Science. Reuters Health Information
Intrapartum maternal fever, in combination with neonatal acidosis, greatly increases the risk of neonatal encephalopathy, according to a report in the January American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Reuters Health Information
Offspring of mothers given multivitamin and mineral supplements during pregnancy weigh more at birth than their counterparts, and remain larger into their third year of life, according to a follow-up study conducted in Nepal. Reuters Health Information
When pregnant women ask about umbilical cord blood banking, clinicians should present both the advantages and disadvantages of public versus private cord blood banks, according to a newly released Committee Opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Reuters Health Information
The cost of a live birth using assisted reproduction technologies (ART) exceeds $100,000 when the probability of a live birth falls below 15%, according to a new cost analysis published in the January issue of Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information
Melatonin secretion is phase-delayed into the morning in women with menopausal depression, according to a report in the January issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
Dietary fiber may play a role in reducing the risk of breast cancer defined by estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status, results of a study published in the January 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer suggest. Reuters Health Information
Although the risk of recurrence after treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is very small, most patients believe that their risk is at least moderate, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute for February 20th. Reuters Health Information
