Call for fewer hysterectomy ops Sep 11, 2009
The audit published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology looked at rates of surgery for both options between 2003 and 2006. The researchers from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) found a four-fold difference overall in the use of surgery between different primary care trusts in England. (BBC News -- UK)
K'bu to build a new hospital Sep 10, 2009
With the help of the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Hospital, Prof. Enyonam Kwawukume, Ms Maureen Mcteer, wife of the former Prime Minister Joe Clark, and Ms. Shirley Greenberg of Ottawa, 15,000 dollars for shipment of the donation was made possible. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
REGURIN(R) XL (trospium chloride) Once Daily Tablets Now Available in the UK for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Sep 8, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. LONDON, September 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Regurin(R) XL (trospium chloride), a once-daily, prolonged-release capsule to treat patients with overactive bladder (OAB) has been launched in the UK. Regurin(R) XL provides rapid, significant and consistent improvements in the symptoms of OAB1 and has a reduced potential for central nervous system (CNS) side effects(2-7). (PR Newswire)
Women dying in filthy, overcrowded and understaffed hospitals Sep 7, 2009
And they die,'' said Dr Glen Mola, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Port Moresby General Hospital. The consequences are starkly laid out in the latest national figures analysing the country's maternal death rate, which doubled in the decade to 2006 - rising to 733 per 100,000 live births. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Impacting lives through Cause Branding - The MTN Factor Sep 7, 2009
(A GNA Feature by Samuel Dowuona) Accra, Sept. 4, GNA - The Gynaecology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital recently took delivery of the refurbished second floor of its Maternity Block, thanks to MTN. The completely transformed floor, re-commissioned on Friday, August 14, 2009, now has 11 delivery rooms, a theatre, a recovery ward with three beds, doctors' rest room, an orderly changing room, a store, an autoclave and wash up area. The equipment installed include 11 delivery beds, a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rules leave 200 doctor vacancies Sep 1, 2009
Locums are operating from August in some specialist areas including obstetrics and gynaecology and surgery. Source: Leanne Wood AM. (BBC News -- UK)
Tema, Aug. 29, GNA- Dr Wisdom Amegbletor, Medical Director of New Aug 29, 2009
It also reflects our change in philosophy to inform our decision to change our motto from service to humanity to service to God, country and man". Mr Joseph Adjetey Adjei, General Manager of NCHS pledged the Hospital's determination to provide good quality and affordable health care. Mr Peter Arhin, a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Health, said the Ministry welcomed health partnership between communities and health institutions, to ensure the safety care of patients. Dr Charles... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana: MDGs Coalition Strive to Improve Maternal Health Aug 29, 2009
The Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of TGH, Dr. Sylvia Deganus said the underlying factor of most MD is ignorance and apathy by women and society in general. She noted that most pregnant women ignore early warning signs because they lack information and adequate knowledge about danger signals during pregnancy and labour and so delay to seek care. (allAfrica.com)
One delivery ward for one expecting mother at Korle-bu Aug 25, 2009
Professor Enyonam Kwawukume, Director of the Gynaecology Department, who made this known to the Ghana News Agency on Sunday, said: "This is made possible by the refurbishing of the second floor of the Maternity Block of the hospital by MTN Ghana Foundation," a global telecommunication facility ... MTN also provided 11 delivery beds, a theatre table with full accessories, full combination theatre light, radiant heater, full set of anaesthetic machine, cabinets, drip stands and several other... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pregnant? Avoid heart moniters Aug 22, 2009
Dr Thomas Aust and colleagues from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Arrowe Park Hospital, in British Medical Journal, explained the case of 27-year-old woman who presented to their labour ward with reduced fetal movements. The authors said the woman first observed a reduction in her babys activity two days earlier but reassured herself after using her own Doppler device, which is not intended to replace recommended antenatal care. (India Times, India)
79 Liberian students to undergo postgraduate studies in China Aug 21, 2009
Meanwhile, the 22 successful candidates who have gone through the vetting exercise are majoring in various disciplines including Accounting, Gynaecology, Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Paediatrics, Neurology, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Public health, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Stomatology, among others. The duration of the studies is appropriately three to four years while institutes and universities in China they are expected to enroll include Wuhan University of Technology,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Hope for 'simple' endometriosis test Aug 20, 2009
Page last updated at 23:03 GMT, Wednesday, 19 August 2009 00:03 UK. Simple' endometriosis test hope. (BBC News -- Health)
In vitro fertilization less successful with alternative fertility treatments Aug 19, 2009
Beverley Vollenhoven, Faculty Member for F1000 Medicine, is Head of Gynaecology at Southern Health and Associate Professor at Monash University, Melbourne ... Alex Polyakov is an Associate Faculty Member for F1000 Medicine, and a researcher at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University. (EurekAlert!)
Roxon joins mother of birthing battles Aug 16, 2009
A recent article in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology looked at 529,688 cases and found no difference in the health of babies born at home to low-risk women and those born in hospital. Another large study found that the only difference in outcomes favoured home birth, which produced babies with higher Apgar scores, and showed home births were less likely than hospital births to result in unnecessary and risky medical interventions, such as induced and augmented labour, forceps... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Uterus pain mistaken for bowel problems, study finds Aug 11, 2009
The head of gynaecology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Michael Cooper, said endometriosis had an effect on women's relationships but the condition was poorly understood ... A study of 355 women who underwent laparoscopic surgery for suspected endometriosis (the only method for diagnosis) is published in this month's Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Protein 'key to premature births' Aug 3, 2009
Professor Philip Bennett, lead researcher from the Clinical Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London, said: "We are excited about the findings of this research as we have now discovered how to block a key pathway which leads to premature birth. "Although more research needs to be done, we believe this is a step forward in the development of treatments to prevent premature birth. " Dr Yolande Harley, deputy director of research at Action Medical Research, which funded... (BBC News)
Mutation Causing One Type Of Male Infertility Found: Contraceptive Pill For Men Next? Jul 28, 2009
We have found that some men are infertile because their sperm fail to activate eggs, says Dr Kevin Coward of the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Oxford University, who was also involved in the research. Even though the sperm fuses with the egg, nothing happens. (Science Daily)
Saliva test for early birth risk Jul 22, 2009
Their study appears in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Each year in the UK more than 50,000 babies are born prematurely, before 37 weeks gestation, and the condition is still not well understood. (BBC News -- Health)
Obesity Raises Risk Of Complications In Pregnancy, Study Shows Jul 18, 2009
The study, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, also found that obese women had a more than three-fold increased risk of suffering from a condition known as symphysis-pubis dysfunction, which affects the pelvic joints and may cause walking difficulties if severe. The costs of treating minor complications in obese women were estimated to be more than three times that of treating women of a healthy body weight. (Science Daily)
Swine flu attacking mothers, newborns Jul 16, 2009
Staff were trying to manage their conditions without inducing labour, said Brian Trudinger, a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Westmead Hospital. "Usually we don't have any pregnant women in ICU with influenza so this is worrying," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Swine flu deaths in NSW doubles to 10 Jul 16, 2009
"Are they going to die? No, they are not going to die, I hope," the professor of obstetrics and gynaecology said. "They should recover, but they need a lot of support.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk Of Birth Complications; Special Monitoring Needed Jul 9, 2009
Dr. Sharon Lie Fong, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, said that, although such women may have conceived spontaneously and considered themselves to be perfectly healthy, their deliveries should always take place in a hospital. See also. (Science Daily)
Cesarean section: Local anesthetic reduces need for painkillers post-op Jul 7, 2009
"This review is particularly important in light of the growing number of women giving birth by Caesarean section," says lead researcher, Anthony Bamigboye, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. "Improved pain relief allows mothers to bond with their babies and begin breastfeeding more quickly.". (EurekAlert!)
New Test Can Detect Both Genetic And Chromosomal Abnormalities In Embryos Jul 2, 2009
Karyomapping was developed by Professor Alan Handyside of the London Bridge Fertility Gynaecology and Genetics Centre in London (UK), and Mr Harton has been providing samples and DNA information in order to test the method and validate it for use in the clinic. The hope is that clinicians will be able to test embryos for specific genetic diseases and know that, with one test, they are transferring chromosomally normal embryos. (Science Daily)
Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies Jun 29, 2009
Dr van Oppenraaij, a medical doctor and PhD student in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Erasmus MC University Medical Centre (Rotterdam, The Netherlands), said: "There were several interesting findings. To name two: firstly, we found that after any first trimester complication or event, the risk of preterm or very preterm delivery is increased in the subsequent or ongoing pregnancy; secondly, we found that increased risks of adverse obstetric outcome are, in all cases, related to... (EurekAlert!)
HIV+ woman paraded in hospital Jun 21, 2009
The woman had come to the gynaecology department for a check-up on Wednesday ... On Saturday, she met the gynaecology department hea 00004000 d Dr Nalini Anand. (India Times, India)
PG seats for Rs2cr Jun 5, 2009
The price this year for a post-graduate seat in radiology in most leading private colleges across the country is Rs 2 crore while in cardiology, gynaecology and orthopaedics are priced around Rs 1 ... Across India, there are 9,085 seats for clinical courses like cardiology, radiology, orthopaedics and gynaecology; a mere 662 seats for pre-clinical courses such as anatomy and physiology, and 1,303 seats in para-clinical programmes like pathology, micro-biology and forensic medicine. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Government to construct Maternity Sections in four polyclinics in Accra May 29, 2009
Enyonam Yao Kwaawukume, Head of Obstetric and Gynaecology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, said the best way to solve maternal deaths was to provide oxygen cylinders, drips and hypertension drugs to all midwifery departments to control excessive bleeding or any other complications of pregnant women. Ms Rizwana Hawa Amoako-Agyei, the National Chairperson, GRMG appealed to the minister to consider their proposal which included top-up courses for diploma in midwifery and the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pregnant women shouldn't eat for two May 24, 2009
Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of gynaecology at the Chapel Hill School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina (UNC), found that those who consumed extra calories as well as fried foods and dairy products were more likely gain as much as 35 pounds. Stuebe found that eating an extra 500 calories daily increased the odds of gaining weight by 10. (India Times, India)
Simulators 'make surgeons better' May 15, 2009
The researchers put the obstetrics and gynaecology medics in two groups - one which had the traditional training of working alongside doctors and tutoring and another which supplemented this with seven hours simulator training. This can potentially improve patient safety and improve operation room efficiency. (BBC News -- Health)
Minister of Health calls for a high sense of maintenance culture Apr 28, 2009
Professor Yao Kwawkume, Head, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, urged the hospital administration to grant the various units some level of semi-autonomy to enable them to maintain equipment and facilities instead of relying solely on the central administration for all funding and maintenances. "We would be in a better position to handle petty servicing and maintenance of equipment so that we do not need to wait for long periods to go through the various bureaucratic processes that often... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sexual dysfunction spray gets up experts' noses Apr 28, 2009
Mr Vaisman said he knew female sexual dysfunction was a "big problem" from his days as a gynaecology professor in Russia. He commissioned research firm Galaxy to survey Australian women, and found 79 per cent of sexually active women were unsatisfied with their sex lives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Midwife home birth as safe as hospital, says study Apr 17, 2009
Midwives and other home-birth advocates have seized on the research, published on Wednesday in BJOG: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology, to put further pressure on the Federal Government to overhaul maternity services. The study of almost 530,000 low-risk births over seven years in the Netherlands found no difference in death or serious illness among either mothers or their babies if they gave birth at home rather than in hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Female hairiness health warning Apr 17, 2009
Report author, Dr Rebecca Swingler, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol, said the condition, known as hirsutism, is distressing and can be particularly upsetting for young women. Estimates of how many women are affected are likely to be underestimated because women can be reluctant to seek help, she added. (BBC News -- UK)
Snacking On High GI Foods During Late Pregnancy May Lead To The Birth Of A Heavier Baby With An Increased Risk Of Childhood Obesity Apr 16, 2009
15, 2009) Mothers who snack on high GI (Glycaemic Index) foods like chocolate and white bread during later pregnancy may give birth to heavier babies with a greater risk of childhood obesity, according to new research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... The new scientific research findings published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology will prompt further investigations into the effects of high-glycaemic diets during pregnancy on the birth weight of... (Science Daily)
Birthing chair to give relief to mothers Apr 15, 2009
"Birthing chair helps women deliver much easily in shorter time. We will soon have one such chair in our hospital to begin with," said Kamal K. Dutta, diplomate of American Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and chairman and managing director of Ruby General Hospital ... Dutta, who left India in 1976 for the US, practises at New Jersey and is a Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, says he wants to break the 'myth of pregnancy. (India Times, India)
Thanks for the memory loss, baby Apr 1, 2009
Dr Lenore Ellett, an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar at Melbourne's Mercy Hospital for Women, said although the pregnant women performed worse than expected in auditory memory tests, it didn't mean they should doubt their capacity to function well. Their IQ results and visual and physio-spatial memory were found to be unaffected after researchers put them through a battery of neuropsychology tests. (The Age, Australia)
Obese mums-to-be urged to diet Mar 30, 2009
Women are recommended not to gain more than 12 kilograms during pregnancy but an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Auckland, Lesley McCowan, said obese women should limit weight gain to between 0 and 6 kilograms. "We can't be afraid to address the issue so that women who start pregnancy very overweight can set goals and limit their weight gain because it will significantly reduce the risks to mum and baby," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Birth blunders doctor struck off Mar 25, 2009
The hearing in Manchester heard that Dr El Faki, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology, misinterpreted grossly abnormal foetal heart rate readings on four occasions. Seriously inadequate. (BBC News -- UK)
Africa: HIV/Aids Researchers Seek Alternative Treatments Mar 17, 2009
Sharon Hillier, vice chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh said, "It's an exciting time in the prevention field.". Researchers are attempting to understand the types of immune responses which could be central to an HIV-vaccine, by studying individuals who are able to control HIV infection successfully. (allAfrica.com)
Genital enhancement is the latest craze Mar 10, 2009
STUTTGART/WASHINGTON: Women are showing more interest in having their genital area surgically enhanced, according to the authors of an article in a medical journal on midwifery and gynaecology published in Stuttgart, southern Germany. And the other sex is not anywhere short in the race. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Cleaning up the Cabinet Mar 10, 2009
Position: Minister in the Presidency In power since: 1999 Previously: Health Minister Struggle cred: Responsible for the health and well-being of ANC militants whilst in exile Connections: Married to Mendi Msimang (former ANC treasurer) Education: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Health, MD, Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Reason for recall: She's Manto. When she was the Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang failed her department dismally if it were up to her, all the HIV positive... (iAfrica.com)
Enhancing genitals is now a trend Mar 8, 2009
STUTTGART: Women are showing more interest in having their genital area surgically enhanced, according to the authors of an article in a medical journal on midwifery and gynaecology published in Stuttgart, southern Germany. Cosmetic surgery to alter the labia is the third most sought-after operation after facial and breast augmentation surgeries, the authors, psychologist Ada Borkenhagen and gynaecologist Heribert Kentenich, said. (India Times, India)
Future Of Sports Injuries Will Be In 3D Mar 5, 2009
It has already been used for several years in specialist areas such as gynaecology for the diagnosis and monitoring of pregnancies. To carry out the assessment, the study, published in the journal Advances in Therapy, compared two high definition ultrasound portable devices. (Science Daily)
Sudanese President seeks Egypts helpInt'l Court to decide on Sudan's el-Bashir next weekUN happy with peace moves in DarfurUN happy with peace moves in Darfur AU chief vows to speed up formation of Somali armySomali militants kill 11 Burundian soldiers in MogadishuAfrican ministers urge UN to urgently bolster Somali forceAfrican ministers urge UN to urgently bolster Somali force CAN female basketball qualifying matches relocated at Cameroon7 killed in DR Congo rainsCongo-Uganda border post reopensMai-Mai groups sign ceasefire agreement in North Kivu Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE UNFPA honours Egyptian doctor, Nicaraguan NGONew York, US (PANA) - An Egyptian doctor and a NicaraguanNon-Governmental Organisation (NGO) have been awarded thisyears United Nations Population Award, which recognisesoutstanding work in population and health. 25/02/2009 Full Text... Feb 25, 2009
A statement from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday said that Fathalla is a renowned doctor and professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Assist University in Egypt. He also works as a manager, adviser and advocate for family planning, reproductive health and safe motherhood. (Panapress.com)
Prudence lives at the Pru Feb 22, 2009
Sinclair has licensed a range of early stage gynaecology technologies to BMG, a privately-owned US company. The deal is worth 3. (Scotsman)
Midwives concerned birth study tells only one side of the ... Feb 17, 2009
ANU professor of obstetrics and gynaecology and senior specialist in maternal-fetal medicine at the Canberra Hospital, David Ellwood, said he believed the number of caesarean sections carried out was ''inappropriately high'', particularly in the private sector. He said the study did not take into account all of the relevant information about the differences in patients at public and private hospitals. (The Canberra Times)
Private birth has benefits for babies Feb 16, 2009
"Our results show that although the model of obstetrician-led care [in private hospitals] is characterised by increased rates of intervention, outcomes for women with a single baby delivered at term are no worse, and further studies may determine there are benefits for women and their babies," the lead author, Associate Professor Stephen Robson, from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Australian National University, said. The analysis of more than 789,000 births between 2001 and... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Too Much Vitamin E during Pregnancy May Harm Baby Feb 12, 2009
Moreover, high dietary vitamin E intake plus the use of a supplement containing vitamin E increased the risk of congenital heart defects 5- to 9-fold, Dr. R. P. M. Steegers-Theunissen at University Medical Center, Rotterdam, and colleagues report in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... SOURCE: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, February 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Sex can protect against cancer and fight colds and flu Feb 11, 2009
"This is a generation that didn't have the open sex education that young people get today," says Professor Janice Rymer, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St Thomas' Hospital London. "Today's 50-somethings probably know less about sexual protection than many of today's teenagers.". (NEWS.com.au)
Sex can help cure cold, prevent heart attacks, stave off cancer, increase longevity and stop mood swings Feb 11, 2009
It quoted Professor Janice Rymer, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at St Thomas Hospital in London, as saying the over-45 group was a generation that did not have open access to sex education, leading to a possible rise in STIs. daily times monitor. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Obese women 'significantly more likely to have children with birth ... Feb 11, 2009
Dr Emily Gelson, from Imperial College, London, who co-authored the report, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, said: "Increasing numbers of deaths are occurring in women with unknown heart disease but with known risk factors. "The presence of these risk factors must be highlighted during pregnancy, promoting the timely diagnosis of unsuspected (heart) disease in pregnant women ... Prof Philip Steer, president of the RSM's obstetrics & gynaecology section, said:... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Simple test, complex questions Feb 8, 2009
This is a powerful technology, said Doug Wilson, head of the genetics committee of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada. If it can be proven to be as accurate [as current diagnostic methods] it will become the new diagnostic gold standard. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Pregnancy risks for obese women Feb 8, 2009
The researchers, who report their findings of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology study, also took blood samples taken from 208 of the women for further analysis. High risks. (BBC News)
Wine OK for babies Feb 7, 2009
But the findings, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology this week, say even one binge drinking session in which more than five drinks are consumed - can adversely affect pregnancies. The researchers, from the Centre for Child Health Research at the University of WA, say moderate and high levels of drinking in early pregnancy are linked with an increased risk of preterm birth, even when women stop drinking before the second trimester. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Women Generally OK with "Keyhole" Hysterectomy Feb 7, 2009
1 on a 10-point scale, the investigators report in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Approximately 74 percent of the women reported experiencing pain before surgery, with an average score of 6. (MEDLINEplus)
