OB/GYN News
Catch up on women’s health news, covering obstetrics and gynecology. This section includes new advancements in reproductive technology, groundbreaking gynecological treatments and innovative products and services for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Raleigh, North Carolina Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - July 23, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Zofran, Zofran Lawsuit Help Center Reviewing Potential Cases
A growing number of birth defects ranging from heart defects and clubfoot to cleft lip and palate have allegedly been linked to Zofran use during pregnancy in recent studies. - July 22, 2015 - Zofran Lawsuit Help Center
Pride Medical Adds Physician Team Member
Pride Medical, Inc. has named Africa Alvarez-McLeod, MD, MPH, an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist, to its Medical Team. Dr. Alvarez-McLeod was previously Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for AID Atlanta. Pride Medical, Inc. provides comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care. - July 21, 2015 - Pride Medical, Inc.
Houston Startup Earns $100,000 in Inaugural Texas New Ventures Competition
Having completed its third generation clinical prototype, tested it in fetuses and neonates, Noninvasix, Inc. will use the prize to help fund an aggressive expansion of its patent portfolio. - June 03, 2015 - Noninvasix
Bay Area Residents to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia in Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™
The fifth annual event, taking place on July 18, calls attention to serious pregnancy disorder affecting mothers, babies. - May 30, 2015 - Preeclampsia Foundation
Women’s Health of Central MA Will be Moving
To the former Shrewsbury St. Sealtest Factory Building in Worcester! - May 22, 2015 - Women's Health of Central MA
Virginia Women’s Center Welcomes the Newest Breakthrough in Women’s Health Treatment
Richmond-based Virginia Women’s Center adds innovative laser procedure, MonaLisa, to practice - May 09, 2015 - Virginia Women's Center
Noninvasix, Inc. Accepted to Present Novel Fetal Welfare Monitoring System at 2015 Texas Life Science Forum
A first-in-class technology using light and sound to monitor fetal welfare during late-stage labor will be presented by medical device startup Noninvasix, Inc. to an audience of angel investors, venture capital firms and top biotech industry players during the 2015 Texas Life Science Forum. The... - May 07, 2015 - Noninvasix
Novel Fetal Welfare Monitoring Device to be Showcased During TMCx Pitch at Medical World Americas 2015
Medical device startup Noninvasix, Inc., a member of Texas Medical Center’s TMCx inaugural accelerator class, will pitch its reliable solution for detecting cerebral brain oxygenation levels in babies during late-stage labor at Medical World Americas (MWA) Wednesday, April 29 at 12:30 p.m. - April 18, 2015 - Noninvasix
Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN Honored with Inspiration Award
Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN, was recently honored by the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) with the Inspiration Award during the 25th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Inspiration Award was presented by Cary Kaufman, MD, FACS, Past-President of... - April 14, 2015 - EduCare
Hale Publishing Announces the Release of "Oxytocin: The Biological Guide to Motherhood"
Oxytocin provides insight into how the hormone affects mother and baby before, during and immediately following birth. Dr. Uvnäs Moberg describes how oxytocin helps mothers access an inborn female competence assisting with the transition to motherhood and giving birth more easily, feeling better after birth, breastfeeding with fewer problems, and establishing a good connection with their children. - April 03, 2015 - Hale Publishing
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded for Providing Safe, Quality Maternity Care
The NYSPQC Obstetrical Improvement Quality Improvement honor joins a multitude of others; South Nassau has earned for outstanding quality in 2014. - April 03, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Obs-Gyne Exhibition to Highlight Women’s Health in the Region
Industry leaders to demonstrate the latest advancements in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology - March 27, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
2015 Best Staffing Firm to Work for and to Temp For
Fusion Medical Staffing is a finalist for Best Staffing Firm to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and Best Staffing Firm to Temp for! - March 24, 2015 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Noninvasix Presents Novel Fetal Welfare Monitoring System at Discover University of Texas System Future Finders, a SXSW Interactive Event
Noninvasix, Inc., a medical device company using patented optoacoustic technology for the safe, accurate and noninvasive monitoring of fetal welfare during labor and delivery, will be among the innovative start-up companies spun out from the campuses of the University of Texas System on display at... - March 10, 2015 - Noninvasix
Oncologists in the UAE Warn Against Neglecting Genetic Susceptibility of Breast Cancer
Women who have history of breast cancer or relatives with the disease should consider early breast cancer screening. - March 10, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Freeze Your Eggs and Delay Fertility
Egg freezing is an exciting new option for many women who have chosen to delay fertility due to career building, partner status or other reasons. - March 07, 2015 - Great Possibilities Egg Freezing & Fertility Agency
Logan Solutions Launches Doctor-Dragon.com
Finally, a Dragon Medical site that has "just what the doctor needed." Nothing more, nothing less. Doctor-Dragon.com is a site that puts everything a clinician needs for clinical documentation in one place--software, microphones, training, support and a blog with useful tips and tricks. - March 06, 2015 - Logan Solutions
Experts in the GCC Encourage Building a Stronger Relationship Between Neonatologists and Midwives in the Region
Challenges faced in the region include understanding the origin of diseases and increasing awareness in the medical community. - March 04, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Report Showing Use of IUDs and Implants Increased Nearly Fivefold Over the Last Decade
CDC Data Reflects Trend in Planned Parenthood Patients - February 28, 2015 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to List of 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
South Nassau offers a comprehensive scope of women's healthcare services, including breast health, obstetrics and gynecology, women's imaging, and gynecologic oncology. - February 25, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Obesity Experts in UAE Identify Correlation Between Weight Gain and Energy Dysregulation in Women
Hormonal changes during menarche, pregnancy and menopause impact how a body uses and stores fat. - February 20, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Gynecology and Infertility Associates Offers Minimally Invasive Fibroid Surgery
Dr. Anne Kalter is pleased to offer minimally-invasive surgery for 95% of uterine fibroids. Approximately 25% of women have these benign growths in the uterine wall. Fibroids, or myomas, are derived from smooth muscle tissue, and are round and more dense than the surrounding muscle tissue. Most... - February 15, 2015 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Experts in the UAE Warn Against Neglecting Paediatric Gynaecological Conditions
Gynaecological conditions start as early as infancy and in pre-school aged girls. - February 11, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Dr Cooper Speaks to WFEA 1370 Listeners About Menopause
Dr. Cynthia Cooper was asked to speak about “Optimal Health for the Menopausal Woman” on WFEA 1370 on September 24, 2014. The weekly talk show, “On Call with the New Hampshire Medical Society” features top NH physicians who give the most up-to-date medical advice in their... - October 23, 2014 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Growing Number of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in the UAE Increases Risk of Pre-Term Labour
Causal factors linked to preterm birth to be discussed at Obstetrics & Gynaecology Conference in Abu Dhabi. - September 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Sengenics Launches Sequenom’s New Non-Invasive Prenatal VisibiliT Test in Three Additional Territories in Asia
Sengenics, a leading molecular diagnostics and research company in the region, today announced the launch of VisibiliT, Sequenom's new low-cost, non-invasive, prenatal test. After successfully launching the MaterniT21 prenatal test in November 2012 in Singapore and Malaysia, Sequenom has chosen... - September 02, 2014 - Sengenics
Lone Tree Pediatrics Announces New Location
Lone Tree Pediatrics, an established leader in Pediatrics, announced today it has relocated to 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 in Lone Tree, CO. The full new business address is: Lone Tree Pediatrics 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Debra Berry MD, Pediatrician and Owner of Lone Tree... - August 05, 2014 - Pinnacle Medical Partners, LLC
Prenatal Risk Assessment Tool for Foetal Genetic Disorders Only Available in a Handful of Clinics in Abu Dhabi
Due to high consanguinity rates in UAE, women should be offered prenatal assessment for aneuploidy regardless of maternal age. - August 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Dr. Cooper Represents NH Physicians at AMA meeting
Dr. Cynthia Cooper recently attended the national American Medical Association meeting in Chicago as an alternate delegate, representing New Hampshire physicians. - July 30, 2014 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Grand Opening of Only Black-Owned Birth Center in Los Angeles
First and only black owned birth center - operated by a celebrated fourth-generation midwife who has attended over 1000 births - announces the opening of it's new central location in Mid-City Los Angeles. With a singular purpose of providing out of hospital births to low income mothers to be, it is the first and only of its kind in LA. - July 24, 2014 - The Community Birth Center
Does Algal DHA Support at-Risk Pregnancies?
Source-Omega (http://www.source-omega.com) reported today a 2014 omega-3 conference speaker presented preliminary data from the KUDOS Study (Kansas University DHA Outcome Study) that supports their own conservative public health positions on DHA intake by pregnant mothers. The company’s Chief... - July 16, 2014 - Source-Omega
YD Diagnostics CORP. Launches the New Fully Automated Liquid Based Cytology Solutions
YD Diagnostics CORP. a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative diagnostics products dedicated to serving the healthcare of humans, announced today the launching of the new fully automated system for liquid based cytology solution for both Gyn and Non-Gyn. - July 03, 2014 - YD Diagnostics CORP.
Tragicom Studios Movie Explores Link Between the Technology Industry and the Rise in Autism with Futuristic Eugenics Thriller, "Mindblinders"
Austin/NYC based Tragicom Studios new movie is set in a world where autism is the new normal and is cultivated by a global technocracy. Begs the question whether current autism epidemic tracks exactly the trajectory of the high technology industry. Women seeking a mate might find this futuristic thriller both entertaining and informative. - June 30, 2014 - Tragicom Studios
Leader in Cryostorage Announces Partnership with LIVESTRONG to Offer Home Sperm Banking Kits
At home collection kit discounted through LIVESTRONG greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - June 29, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Dr. William D. Bowers Awarded Certification by ABVLM
Dr. William D. Bowers is awarded an exclusive, ten-year certification to elite medical practitioners from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM) in the field of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. - June 24, 2014 - Bowers Vein Institute
Each One, Tell One Receives a Pink-and-White Polka Dot Mini-Cooper to Help with Dense-Breast Tissue Awareness
The official Dangerous Boobs Tour vehicle hit the road last week at MINI of Reno, where the “Dangerous Boobs Tour” unveiled its latest tool, a Mini Countryman. Sandy Raffealli, owner of Bill Pearce Motors of Reno, graciously donated the Mini Countryman, which is wrapped in pink with... - June 12, 2014 - SonoCine, Inc
Women’s Health: Dr. Kathy Maupin Announces a Free Webinar to Answer Questions About Hormone Replacement
Hormone expert will answer questions about treatment for symptoms of menopause and testosterone deficiency through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. - June 08, 2014 - BioBalance Health
Fertility Lab Sciences Off to a Fast Start
Fertility Lab Sciences, LLC (“FLS”) is excited to announce the formation of two new partnerships. This brings FLS’ total to three new partnerships in 2014. These new partnerships are located in Toronto, Canada and Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Toronto, FLS is partnering with the... - May 14, 2014 - Fertility Lab Sciences
Parkville Yoga Studio Filling Unmet Need for Pregnant Women Pregnant Women Search for Ways to Stay Active and Fit Through Yoga
Om Prana Yoga now offering Prenatal Yoga classes to assist mothers-to-be through the changes in their body. - May 02, 2014 - Om Prana Yoga & Consultants, LLC
Direct Sales Women's Empowerment Company Launches with Crowdfunding
Ginga Baby is the first philanthropic business for women who care. It’s free to join, free to use and offers referral commissions on exclusive product lines. - May 01, 2014 - 24ravens
Dr. Tovia Martirosian Smith Joins Virginia Women’s Center’s Pelvic Health and Continence Institute
The seven-location OB-GYN practice welcomes Richmond-native Dr. Tovia Martirosian Smith to the recently formed Pelvic Health and Continence Institute. - May 01, 2014 - Virginia Women's Center
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Announces Fifth Cohort of the Stork's Nest in Conjunction with Harlem Hospital and The March of Dimes
Stork's Nest to equip moms-to-be with prenatal information and access. - April 07, 2014 - The Five Pearls Foundation
Astoria Federal Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Perinatal Program for Medically Underserved
Undesirable outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in the United States each year, at a cost of more than $26 billion annually. - March 26, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Specialists Who Provide Fertility Treatment in the UAE Cautioned to Avoid Multiple Pregnancies
Obs-Gyne Conference to address the risk of multiple pregnancies from fertility treatments in the UAE. - March 11, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Becker’s Names South Nassau to Its List of 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
South Nassau was selected based on its clinical excellence, quality care and awards for women's health services. The list was developed through extensive research and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - March 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
San Jose Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia
The Preeclampsia Foundation is holding its fourth annual Promise Walk in San Jose at Santana Row Park on Saturday, May 3rd. The walk will raise awareness and funds for preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. - March 07, 2014 - San Jose Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
The Birth Coach Method is a Paradigm Shift in the Field of Birth Support, and Can Lead to Increase in Natural Birth Rates
Coaching is a young profession in comparison to the doula practice, which has its origins in ancient days. Coaching originated in sports, and has gained popularity and recognition in many subdivisions such as Career Coaching, Relationship Coaching, or ADHD Coaching. At the same time, much fewer know what is a doula, and many others doubt doulas’ contribution to healthy births. If doulas were to practice as Birth Coaches with coaching tools and leadership skills, it would leverage their practice. - March 05, 2014 - Birth Coach Method
Study Demonstrates Misunderstanding About the Role of Midwives in the UAE
Midwifery Conference to address the lack of awareness about the role of midwives in the UAE. - March 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
ReproTech Advocates Fertility Preservation at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blood Cancer Conference
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to exhibit at the North Texas Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 9th annual Lone Star Blood Cancer Conference at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. - February 28, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC