Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) with an extended panel identifies most cases of aneuploidy in the products of conception in infertile women who have miscarried after embryo transfer, according to a report in the February Fertility and Sterility. 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
Women who participate in a screening mammography program, compared with non-participants, tend to have better survival rates for cancers other than breast cancer, according to study results published in the January issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
In a large Danish birth cohort, neither the frequency nor timing of binge drinking was associated with an increased risk for spontaneous abortion in clinically recognized pregnancies. Medscape Medical News
Placement of inferior vena caval filters (IVCF) before major surgery is feasible in women with gynecological cancer and life-threatening venous thromboembolism (VTE), British researchers report in the June BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Reuters Health Information
In a cohort study, higher intake of monounsaturated fats; vegetable protein; and high-fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates improved fertility outcomes in women with ovulatory disorder infertility. Medscape Medical News
