Specialist Updates Women's Health

Most women don’t regret abortion, study shows

23rd January 2020
Five years after an abortion, most women still say it was the right decision even if they struggled with their choice at the…
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Specialist Updates Women's Health

Cochrane backs antiplatelets to prevent pre-eclampsia

27th November 2019
Antiplatelet agents, such as aspirin and dipyridamole, are safe and effective for preventing pre-eclampsia and its…
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Specialist Updates Oncology

Hodgkin lymphoma in pregnancy can be safely managed

25th October 2019
Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed during pregnancy can be safely managed without termination of pregnancy in most cases, according…
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Pregnant woman looking stressed
Specialist Updates Psychiatry

Reports of antidepressant harms likely confounded: study

17th October 2019
Adverse health outcomes associated with antidepressant use may be exaggerated and not supported by evidence, according to…
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Specialist Updates Women's Health

Should ultrasound be routine in the third trimester?

17th October 2019
Having two extra ultrasound scans in the third trimester increases detection of babies that are small-for-gestational age,…
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Australian Doctor News

C-sections and inductions on the up

9th October 2019
Both women and doctors are becoming more risk-averse to spon­taneous vaginal births, leading to rising rates of labour…
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Professor Vijay Roach
Specialist Updates Women's Health

Call to include physiotherapists in routine antenatal care

3rd October 2019
The peak body for physiotherapists is calling for women’s health physios to be included in routine care of pregnant and…
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