Cellphone and data plans should be cheaper and more reliable—for the good of infant health Having a reliable smartphone can open up a world of knowledge for mothers they might otherwise have trouble accessing. Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: studyA new study of thousands of U.S. women shows that the prevalence of major depression is lower among those taking the birth control pill. Dichloroacetate shows promise for the treatment of endometriosis Phase 2 trial using DCA, typically used to treat metabolic disease, underway in the U.K. Is menopausal hormone therapy safe in patients with a gynecologic cancer history? CMAJ article outlines five things to know about the safety of menopausal hormone therapy in patients with a history of gynecologic cancer. Home HPV tests increase uptake of screening tests Kits and info sent to homes better than education about screening alone Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy NACI recommends that individuals at any stage of pregnancy should receive an inactivated unadjuvanted or recombinant influenza vaccine each influenza season. Safety of GLP-1 agonists and other second-line diabetes meds in early pregnancy First large study of the teratogenic risk of second-line diabetes meds in early pregnancy provides preliminary reassurance of their safety. It’s time for all Canadians to have access to free contraceptive care: expert Preventing unintended pregnancies can lead to savings in the healthcare system, says SOGC president. Higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to parents previously diagnosed with infertility, study finds Researchers call for more perinatal and neonatal support for these parents and children. B.C. doctors get pay hike for contraceptive care New fees come after demand for certain services increased thanks to the province's free contraception program. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
