RPA funds 'wasted' as ward closes Nov 8, 2008
"There are a lot of upset people in gynaecology at RPA because they wasted money on lasers which don't need to be bought, yet they're closing the women's ward," said a clinician who did not want to be named. "Some doctors are egotistical and it's about them, not what's best for the patient, and you have to wonder about the governance of the hospital.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hepatitis C Transmission Not Reduced By C-sections, Says New Study Nov 8, 2008
The results of a new 5-year study of 559 mother-child pairs in Ireland, one of the largest such studies of its kind, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, show that vaginal delivery and planned cesarean among mothers infected with Hepatitis C display almost equal transmission rates of Hepatitis C from mother to child (4. 2% and 3% respectively). (Science Daily)
Taking the pulse of a sick system Nov 7, 2008
The former head of obstetrics and gynaecology at Westmead Hospital, Therese McGee, told the inquiry the department was a "consultant free zone" and predicted it would have no senior doctors within five years. Emergency departments everywhere are understaffed, and gaps are plugged with overseas-trained doctors or locums paid triple the standard rate, costing the NSW Government an extra $35 million a year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
RPA women's ward not closing: NSW govt Nov 4, 2008
NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca announced last month the 20-bed ward, which has been used for women being treated for cervical, ovarian and breast cancer as well as gynaecology patients, would close on November 1 in a move to cut $8 million from the hospital's budget. A spokesperson for Mr Della Bosca told AAP the ward 7East2 would not be closed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Reprieve for RPA women's ward Nov 4, 2008
The gynaecology ward's reprieve was brokered at a meeting on Monday of four senior specialists, Mr Wallace and the hospital's executive director, Di Gill. In an email to brief doctors on the meeting, the hospital's head of gynaecology, Michael Cooper, said there was "clear pressure on the hospital to continue to drive efficiency and trim costs". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Test developed to predict menopause Nov 4, 2008
Lots of people want to know when it's going to happen so that they can plan their life and work and their children, if possible, and this test would give them an idea of that, said Bill Ledger, a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Sheffield. It would give them an idea of where their body is in relation to the menopause, how soon it's coming, he added. (Hindustan Times)
The test that predicts when the menopause will start Nov 3, 2008
Bill Ledger, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Sheffield University, said: 'The menopause is a big life event which has big implications for women's lifestyle and quality of life. This test seems to be reasonably predictive of menopause. (Daily Mail)
Low sex drive? No big deal say women Nov 2, 2008
"Although sexual problems were very common in women over age 65, these problems often weren't associated with distress," Shifren, associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Harvard Medical School, added. "Several factors could be behind the lower levels of distress in the oldest group. If their partners also have low desire, it may not be looked on as a problem, or additional health issues could be of greater concern.". (Times of India)
'Road map' test can predict when the menopause will start Nov 2, 2008
But it is a big life event which has big implications for women's lifestyle and quality of life,' said Bill Ledger, a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Sheffield. This test seems to be reasonably predictive of menopause. (guardian.co.uk)
Sexual woes don't upset women: Survey Nov 1, 2008
"Although sexual problems were very common in women over age 65, these problems often weren't associated with distress," Shifren, associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Harvard Medical School, added. "Several factors could be behind the lower levels of distress in the oldest group. If their partners also have low desire, it may not be looked on as a problem, or additional health issues could be of greater concern. "While distressing sexual problems are much less common in women... (India Times, India)
Nicotine Replacement Safe During Pregnancy Oct 28, 2008
"Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth," the researchers write in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. "The use of NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) in pregnancy is a possible harm reduction strategy," they add. (MEDLINEplus)
Top fertility doctor cleared Oct 25, 2008
The allegations centred on treatment of two women, identified only as IK and CG, at his Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre in London. Success. (The Sun)
Mistreatment case against top-rated IVF doctor collapses Oct 24, 2008
Mohammed Taranissi, who runs the Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre (ARGC) in central London, was accused of mistreating two of his female patients. He faced disciplinary action from the General Medical Council which could have seen him stripped of his licence to practise medicine. (guardian.co.uk)
Endometriosis May Occur with Bowel Disease Oct 21, 2008
"If there is coexisting pelvic inflammatory disease, then this needs rigorous treatment to reduce the risk of even greater subfertility," the researchers conclude in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... SOURCE: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
No ban on pregnant women in cell ads Oct 21, 2008
To be spearheaded by ICMR, the five-year study will be conducted by JNU's School of Environmental Sciences and three departments of AIIMS obstetrics and gynaecology, neurology and biochemistry. In a recent pilot study done at JNU, rats subjected to radiation from mobile phones were found to have damaged DNA and low sperm count, leading to infertility and reduction in testis size. (India Times, India -- Community News)
No respite from rampaging docs Oct 19, 2008
There was some respite, though, in neurosurgery, gynaecology and medicine OPDs, which functioned normally. Acting rather belatedly to mend matters, administration found consultant Santosh 00004000 Kumar of department of urology, who apparently had slapped a doctor during an operation, guilty of misconduct. (Times of India)
RPA head defends women's ward closure Oct 17, 2008
The ward accommodates women after treatment for cervical, ovarian and breast cancer as well as general gynaecology patients. Ms Gill said the changes would allow for less mixing between patients recovering from surgery and those receiving more general medical care, in a split that was favoured by nursing staff. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Women and children hurt by health cuts Oct 17, 2008
The ward accommodates women after treatment for cervical, ovarian and breast cancer, as well as general gynaecology patients ... He said fewer gynaecology patients needed an overnight stay and the hospital was "dedicated to caring for all patients in a respectful and dignified way". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Maternity: back to the drawing board for PCT Oct 11, 2008
The Independent Reconfiguration Panel appointed by Mr Johnson said consultant-led maternity services, special care baby services and inpatient gynaecology should be kept in Eastbourne and Hastings and refuted the PCTs' claim that moving them to Hastings would be safer and more sustainable. Mr Johnson backed their findings and the PCTs were required to draw up a new plan for maternity by October 3. (Worthing Today)
Miscarriage hurts next pregnancy Oct 10, 2008
The study of more than 33,000 women, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, also found that women who suffered one miscarriage were more than twice as likely to have labour induced and almost six times as likely to an "instrumental" vaginal delivery, such as the use of forceps. Preterm birth after 34 weeks gestation was 1. (BBC News -- Health)
Doctor in IVF furore is the best, says watchdog Oct 10, 2008
Mohammed Taranissi's Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre in London recorded the highest success rates among more than 100 clinics offering IVF in Britain, according to figures released by the regulator. Nearly two-thirds of Taranissi's patients who were under 35 had a live birth in 2006. (guardian.co.uk)
Several Factors Up Childbirth Hemorrhage Risk Oct 3, 2008
Dr. Iqbal Al-Zirqi at the University of Oslo and colleagues describe their findings in the September issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... SOURCE: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, September 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Male mechanics Oct 3, 2008
There was not much scientific knowledge about sex until the pioneering work of William Masters and Virginia Johnson of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Washington University in St Louis. They observed the sexual behaviours of 382 women and 312 men in about 10,000 complete cycles of sexual response and measured the changes in the body from 1957 to 1965. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Key IVF doctor witness criticised Oct 3, 2008
Prof Beer regularly visited Mr Taranissi's Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre (ARGC) in London. After IK repeatedly failed to remember appointment dates and other details, Ms Davies said: "What has become very clear is that your memory is less than perfect.". (BBC News)
Mothers push for baby's sake Sep 25, 2008
The view from women who had a caesarean was "the voice that has largely been absent from this debate," wrote Dr Robson in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The 78 women in the survey were recruited by private obstetricians in eastern Australian states including NSW and ranged in age from 23 to 43. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
ESIC to set up med college in city Sep 24, 2008
Having an academic affiliation will help improve the quality of services as the knowledge of doctors will be constantly updated and the infrastructure upgraded, said Dr Maya Wankhede, medical superintendent of MGM-Parel, which will soon roll out 28 PG degrees and six diplomas, including specialities such as gynaecology, paediatrics and orthopaedic surgery. The authorities, too, have woken up to the under-utilisation of services. (Times of India)
Women shun caesareans, study finds Sep 19, 2008
The study, published in the BJOG - An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology also found that obstetricians and colorectal surgeons were significantly more concerned with a woman's sexual dissatisfaction after a natural delivery than mothers themselves, dispelling the myth that women choose elective caesareans to keep their vaginas "honeymoon fresh". "Care providers think they know what women want, but it seems that women are not as bothered by their sexual satisfaction after birth... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Google, Microsoft pull sex ads after India legal threat Sep 18, 2008
"As of now, not a single product has been scientifically proven but they will become accurate sooner than later," said Puneet Bedi, a gynaecology consultant at New Delhi's Apollo hospital. "Eventually, they will be misused for sex determination," Bedi told AFP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Figures mask true pregnancy death rate Sep 8, 2008
Official statistics only link death with recent pregnancy if it occurs within six weeks of the pregnancy ending - the point at which women are usually discharged from formal maternity services, Associate Professor Sullivan wrote in the Australian And New Zealand Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... A professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Australian National University and president of Women's Hospitals Australasia, David Ellwood, said accurate reporting would require statutory... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Abortion debate heats up at parliament Sep 6, 2008
"I want to be an obstetrician, gynaecology doctor and I will be forced in my training to do abortions that I completely disagree with.". 2008 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Antenatal Magnesium Sulfate for Neuroprotection before Preterm Birth? Aug 28, 2008
From the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth (F.J.S.) and the Australian Research Centre for Health of Women and Babies, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide (C.C.) both in Australia. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Mums 'accept natural birth risks' Aug 26, 2008
A Sydney, Australia study also found the women prepared to accept higher pain levels, reports the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Researchers asked 102 pregnant women and 341 midwives, obstetricians and other doctors what complications would make them choose a Caesarean section. (BBC News)
Good tidings for women on HRT Aug 26, 2008
Professor Alastair MacLennan, leader of the Australian arm of WISDOM and head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide, Australia, says overall, quality of life improved, even when women did not have hot flushes and were well past menopause. Professor MacLennan says there was a small but measurable improvement in quality of life and a noted improvement in sleep, sexuality and joint pains, but HRT users had more breast tenderness and discharge compared to those on a placebo. (News-Medical.net)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Improves Sleep, Sexuality And Joint Pain In Older Women Aug 24, 2008
"Our results show that hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness and joint pains were less common in women on HRT in this age group. Sexuality was also improved," says Professor Alastair MacLennan, leader of the Australian arm of WISDOM and head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide, Australia. "Overall, quality of life measures improved. Even when women did not have hot flushes and were well past menopause, there was a small but measurable improvement in quality of life and a... (Science Daily)
Better sex for older women Aug 22, 2008
MacLennan, who is head of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Adelaide, said the Wisdom study would help reduce the risks of the treatment. "For most women with significant menopause symptoms the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks," he said in a statement. (iAfrica.com)
HRT may be worth cancer risk, study suggests Aug 22, 2008
But the leader of the Australian arm of the research, the head of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Adelaide, Alastair MacLennan, says younger women should still review the results ... Dr Rod Baber is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Sydney. (ABC Online)
Risks remain for pregnant quitters Aug 14, 2008
The study, to be published today in the British Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology, found that once a woman had one premature birth, the risk of a second baby also being born prematurely increased by up to 28 per cent, while women who had a small first baby were 4. 7 times more likely to have a small second baby. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Why more and more women opt for abortions in Singapore Aug 12, 2008
Gleneagles Hospital obstetrics and gynaecology specialist Dr Chong Yew Luen said he only provided counselling to those intending to have an abortion. His youngest patient was 12 years old. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fertility study scorns frontline treatments Aug 10, 2008
Siladitya Bhattacharya, a professor of gynaecology and obstetrics who led the study at Aberdeen University, said the treatments amounted to an enormous and unjustified cost to the NHS. He said the money spent could be redirected to improve the availability of IVF, which is considered to be more effective. Nearly a third of couples who have trouble conceiving do not have any obvious medical problems, and in almost every case they are offered clomifene or IUI. Clomifene is effective in women who... (guardian.co.uk)
I'm sorry: Butcher of Bega Aug 1, 2008
Reeves told the inquiry that he made it clear to Dr Arthurson and Dr Mortimer that he only wanted to practise gynaecology and he was not applying to work as an obstetrician, although he admitted not telling them that he was in fact banned. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gerald Warner: Prejudice must not poison the testing of doctors Jul 27, 2008
Their career prospects in obstetrics and gynaecology are already compromised. Despite the conscience rights incorporated in the 1967 Abortion Act, it would be possible to require consultant appointees to perform abortions by the ploy of specifying it in the job description and notifying the health authorities. (Scotsman)
Korle-Bu to commence Laparoscopy course Jul 26, 2008
Accra, July 25, GNA - The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday received six laparoscope towers and its accessories worth 160,000 Euros from Karl Storz University, Michigan, US, to kick-start a Laparoscopy course ... Professor Yaw Kwawukume, Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, said Laparoscopy study started in Ghana at the Hospital in 1972. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gene That Regulates And Blocks Ovulation Discovered Jul 18, 2008
"Our findings demonstrate that the Lrh1 gene is essential in regulating ovulation," said Bruce D. Murphy, director the Animal Research Centre at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and an adjunct professor of and obstetrics and gynaecology at the Faculty of Medicine of the Universit; de Montr;al. "Until this point, the role of Lrh1 in female fertility was unclear, but we have found the gene regulates multiple mechanisms of ovulation and may affect fertilization.". (Science Daily)
Korle-Bu suspends admissions to Surgical Medical Emergency Unit Jul 16, 2008
Meanwhile, the Hospital says its Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department has lately been inundated with patients following the implementation of the free delivery policy ... It therefore advised patients who required obstetrics and gynaecology care to first be seen at other hospitals which would then refer them to Korle-Bu Hospital should they need specialist and tertiary care. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No ICU at Bangalore govt hospitals Jul 15, 2008
With no independent operation theatres, the hospital's six OTs are shared across the specialities, with three allocated for gynaecology and the rest shared between neurology, orthopaedic, forcing the doctors to delay the surgeries ... A two-bed obstetrics and gynaecology ICU was inaugurated last year. (India Times, India)
Test to pick out viable embryos Jul 13, 2008
But Denny Sakkas, associate professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Yale University, who is involved in the work, said clinics, including those in the UK, would be able to use the test, marketed by Molecular Biometrics, early next year. He added: "Everyone's aim is to get patients pregnant, so the greatest impact of using this device would be in improving pregnancy rates by the 10-15% which it appears to have the potential to do. "And with the move to single embryo transfer, selecting the... (BBC News -- Health)
Women 'using web for abortions' Jul 13, 2008
A British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology review of 400 customers found nearly 11% had needed a surgical procedure after taking the medication. The website says it can help reduce the problems linked with unsafe abortions. (BBC News -- Health)
Women turn to Internet for abortion pills Jul 13, 2008
However, a study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that 11% of 400 customers went on to need a surgical procedure -- either because the drugs had not completed the abortion or because of excessive bleeding, the BBC reported. The Family Planning Association in Northern Ireland, where abortion is restricted, told the BBC Women and the Web was "helpful and reputable", but on two occasions women bought drugs without appropriate medical information and needed... (CNN -- Health)
Parents of twins more prone mental issues Jul 8, 2008
"It's stressful to have a baby, and even more stressful to have more babies," said Dr. Laurence Shaw, deputy medical director of the London Bridge Fertility, Gynaecology and Genetics Centre. Shaw, who is unconnected to the Finnish research, said the study's findings were interesting but might be misinterpreted. (MSNBC -- Health)
IVF twins not as risky as thought, say doctors Jul 8, 2008
"Couples having fertility treatment should be extra cautious about interpreting this advice, because it flies in the face of all published data about the risks of multiple births," said Peter Braude, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at King's College London. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, which polices fertility clinics in Britain, has told centres across the country that they must cut the proportion of IVF twins from 24% to 10% over the next three years. (guardian.co.uk)
NHS immigration Jul 3, 2008
Practiced for several months post qualification as a Community Midwife 1960: Staff Nurse medical ward at The City General Hospital, Gloucester 1962: Staff Nurse gynaecology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 1964: Junior Night Sister, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 1966: Ward Sister, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 1983: Nursing Officer, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 1985: Senior Nurse Manager, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 1992: Retirement. The most famous of these ships was the SS Windrush, in... (BBC News -- Health)
Major rise in Caesarean sections linked to impaired womb function with age Jul 3, 2008
The findings come from an analysis of a large body of Scottish data performed by a team under Professor Gordon Smith, at the University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The team examined more than 500,000 entries collected by the Scottish Morbidity Record between 1980 and 2005 to determine the association between maternal age and the outcome of labour. (EurekAlert!)
Cervical cancer a silent killer Jun 29, 2008
"Like in any other cancer, it's not just the patient but the entire family which goes through the pain. But since it affects women between 30-50 years, which are their productive years, it takes a huge toll on their emotional and physical health," says Dr Neerja Bhatla, additional professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIIMS. "As it affects a very private part of their bodies, most women suffer in silence." Silence and the fear of stigma (one of the causes is multiple sexual partners) prevent most... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Sperm tablet fertile grounds for trial debate Jun 29, 2008
But University of Melbourne fertility expert Hugh Baker and Melbourne IVF scientific director David Edgar have criticised the trial in a letter to the Australian And New Zealand Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology. "The trial provided no evidence that Menevit treatment improved embryo quality large multi-centre double-blind placebo trials should be performed to confirm if this agent is beneficial before it is sold to patients," they wrote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Depression during pregnancy Jun 28, 2008
The study was published in the medical journal British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. What kind of scientific study was this. (NHS Choices)
Health Canada Approves First Low Dose Treatment Option to Help Women Better Manage Menopause Jun 17, 2008
"Today's women entering menopause don't want their symptoms to slow them down; however, there has been a reluctance in the past for women to manage their symptoms using hormone therapy due to perceived risks," said Wendy Wolfman, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto, and Director of the Menopause Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital ... " "We know so much more about hormone therapy than we did in 2002 when the Women's Health Initiative raised concerns about the... (Canada Newswire)
Lights out at health hub Jun 17, 2008
Work in most of the major departments, including oncology, cardiology, paediatrics, gynaecology and ENT, was affected with the buildings that house them remaining dark for hours. Patients bore the brunt. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Water crisis hits hospitals Jun 15, 2008
The departments of surgery, gynaecology and paediatrics at the Medical College are bearing the brunt. The situation in SSKM is slightly better, a health department official said today. (Calcutta Telegraph)
India Commissions Study on Health Impact of Mobile Phones Jun 12, 2008
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)'s School of Environmental Sciences and three departments of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) obstetrics and gynaecology, neurology and biochemistry, will be jointly conducting the proposed five-year-study. They will study RFR's effect on reproductive health like menstrual cycle, hormonal changes in women, on male reproductive functions and whether it causes abnormalities in the male reproductive tract. (MedIndia)
Can mobiles make you infertile? Jun 11, 2008
Initiated by Union health minister A Ramadoss and to be spearheaded by the Indian Council of Medical Research, which has just completed finalizing the protocol, the five-year study will be conducted by JNU's School of Environmental Sciences and three departments of AIIMS obstetrics and gynaecology, neurology and biochemistry. One of the important spinoffs of the study will involve measuring the wavelength and frequency of RFD emitted from various types of cellphones used in India to see... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Health Ministry commissions study on effects on mobile phone ... Jun 11, 2008
The Indian Council of Medical Research will initiate the study in association with JNU''s School of Environmental Sciences and obstetrics & gynaecology, neurology and biochemistry departments of AIIMS.. The study among other issues will research on whether the radio frequency wave radiations in India conform to international standards. (TelecomTiger)
Pregnant lady's ordeal in Mumbai rain Jun 9, 2008
Meanwhile, Sheetal who was classified as a "high-risk emergency case", was promptly admitted to state-run JJ Hospital after TOI called JJ hospital dean Dr B M Subnis and head of gynaecology Dr Rekha Daver and is now stable. At 10. (India Times, India)
Water shotrage in govt hospitals Jun 4, 2008
All the wards at the hospital, apart from medicine and gynaecology, have been badly hit. "These two departments cannot function without water. Patients in other wards are suffering the worst," said a doctor at the medicine department. (Times of India)
The Bega Butcher: a depressed, distrustful, volatile man Jun 2, 2008
He was banned from obstetrics in 1997 and ordered to see a psychiatrist, who put him on the antidepressant Zoloft, but was allowed to continue gynaecology under supervision. Despite the ban, he was employed as an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Bega and Pambula district hospitals on the South Coast in 2002 after the Greater Southern Area Health Service failed to verify his registration status. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Don't just pop morning-after pills Jun 1, 2008
"The Indian society is changing. One-night-stands are very common, and the easiest way to avoid unexpected pregnancy is through these emergency contraceptive pills. Married women still use some sort of regular contraceptives, but it is the unmarried lot, who rely on these morning-after pills. They little realise the underlying danger of overuse of this drug," says Asha Sharma, HoD, gynaecology, Rockland Hospital ... And the failure rates keep adding, thereby increasing the chances of future... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
