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A microfluidic platform has been developed to model the human reproductive tract and menstrual cycle

Microfluidic Culture Model of Female Reproductive Tract Built

Integration of reproductive tract tissues, peripheral organs into microfluidic platform represents new tool
Tooth loss is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and death in older women

Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women

While gum disease more prevalent, it was not tied to higher CVD-related events
For women undergoing reconstructive prolapse surgery

No Benefit for Activity Restriction Post Prolapse Surgery

Equal satisfaction for women instructed to liberally resume activities, restrict postoperative activities
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of performing screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Pelvic Screening Exams

No direct evidence for benefits or harms of pelvic exam as a one-time or periodic screening test

February 2017 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for February 2017. This roundup...
Among women 70 to 79

Central Adiposity More Harmful Than Obesity in Older Women

While a few extra pounds don't up mortality risk, central adiposity does, study contends
About one-third of obstetrician-gynecologists moved at least once in the past 10 years

About One in Three Ob-Gyns Relocated in Past 10 Years

Relocations were mainly to urban counties, those with lower percentage of the population in poverty
For women

Gout Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Women

Women with history of gout have significantly increased hip, but not wrist, fracture risk

January 2017 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for January 2017. This roundup...
A sedentary lifestyle may accelerate biological aging

Sedentary Behavior May Lead to Shorter Telomeres in Women

Cells of elderly women who sit most of the day look much older than their actual age