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.
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
A New Way to Satisfy Doctors’ Interest in Electronic Health Records Exchange
FetView, a new online software, allows obstetricians and gynaecologists to create documentation of ultrasound examinations and to share the findings with patients and colleagues. - January 31, 2014 - FetView Ltd.
enCode Launches Website for Wichita OB-GYN
Dr. Valerie Drake-Albert turned to enCode to help shape a digital marketing strategy for her medical practice in Wichita, KS. - January 30, 2014 - enCode
PCOSAA - Revolutionizing How We View PCOS
New site and campaign will be able to provide patients with avenues for one-on-one communication with professionals treating PCOS, educational resources and outreach. Through online chats, forums, educational programs, featured newsletters, directories, links, podcasts, downloadable files and much more, women with PCOS will be able to find everything they need in one place, free of charge. - January 10, 2014 - PCOS Awareness Association
Dr. Cooper Selected for NH Medical Society's Board of Trustees
Dr. Cynthia Cooper, a gynecologist with Gynecology and Infertility Associates of Dover, NH, has been selected to serve as a Trustee for the New Hampshire Medical Society (NHMS). Founded in 1791, The New Hampshire Medical Society is a voluntary organization of licensed physicians. The Society... - January 05, 2014 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Healing-Hemorrhoids Website Offers Organic Treatment Products for Pregnant Women, Surgery Patients and Others Seeking Natural Cures
Recognizing the fact that more than 10 million people in the US are currently suffering in silence from this chronic condition and that more than nine million new cases are expected to be diagnosed each and every year*, Champions Medical Supply House made it their mission to help hemorrhoid sufferers in its own little way - by launching a website that will create public awareness and teach people how to manage their condition and keep it from interfering with their daily lives. - December 09, 2013 - Champions Medical Supply House
Charleston Assisted Reproduction Technology Conference
Robert T. Terenzio will be speaking in Charleston on November 10, 2013 with other legal experts on the subject of Assisted Reproduction Technology. - November 05, 2013 - Law Offices of Robert T. Terenzio
Colorado Obstetrics and Women’s Health Wins Third Straight Talk of the Town Award
Colorado Springs OB/GYN wins three consecutive Talk of the Town Awards for providing excellent patient care. - November 02, 2013 - Celebration Media U.S.
Saddleback Memorial Foundation to Receive Support from Douglas/Bravo Golf Classic and Helicopter Drop
Proceeds benefit Women and Children’s Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - October 24, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Reno and Dallas Race for the Cure Teams
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in Susan G. Komen for the Cure fundraisers. - October 24, 2013 - Reprotech, LLC
Gynecology & Infertility Associates Awarded AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
The Ultrasound Practice Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that Gynecology & Infertility Associates has been awarded ultrasound practice accreditation in the areas of first trimester obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. This is the second... - September 21, 2013 - Gynecology and Infertility Associates
Local IVF Center Offers New Hope to Low Responders in the Greater Indianapolis Area
With a rise in the average age of conception, many women who have attempted to conceive with IVF have not been successful, and are classified as "Low Responders." The Follas Center is offering these patients a cost-effective approach to IVF that also allows them to use their own eggs, as opposed to donor eggs. - September 19, 2013 - The Follas Center for Reproductive Medicine
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Update: Federal Court Selects Bellwether Trials for Boston Scientific Lawsuits, Rottenstein Law Group LLP Reports
The firm is currently offering transvaginal mesh lawsuit evaluations to women who allege that they sustained injuries from transvaginal mesh implants. - September 04, 2013 - Rottenstein Law Group LLP
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes New York Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - August 29, 2013 - Reprotech, LLC
EmbryoScope Incubator Debuts at Reproductive Associates of Delaware's IVF Lab
Key goals of the EmbryoScope program include a 90% embryo implantation rate and healthier IVF pregnancies. - August 27, 2013 - Reproductive Associates of Delaware
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Louisiana Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - August 22, 2013 - Reprotech, LLC
Michigan Fertility Center 3rd Annual Baby Reunion, Celebrates Nearly 1,700 Babies Born
A popular event started in 2010 continues as Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan holds their 3rd Annual Baby Reunion on August 17, 2013 at Clawson Park in Clawson, MI. - August 12, 2013 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan
Three-Year Ultrasound Accreditations Awarded to Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine has been awarded its first-ever three-year accreditation in the area of fetal echocardiography ultrasound, and has been re-accredited in the area of obstetric ultrasound, by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). The AIUM is a multidisciplinary... - August 11, 2013 - Symbion Physician Services
AlphaCord Offers Processing and 18 Years of Cord Blood Storage for the Lowest Price in the Industry
AlphaCord has launched an extended storage option promotion. This special includes the Cord Blood collection kit, shipping to the lab, processing and initial testing of the cord blood, and 18 years of storage for $1799. This is currently the most cost effective long term storage option for cord... - July 28, 2013 - AlphaCord
Dr. Tim Bilash Announces New Findings Refuting Previous Studies on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Offers Free Consultations
Dr. Timothy Bilash, MD OBGYN announces that he is reporting research findings challenging prior beliefs that post-menopausal women should not take estrogen. - July 26, 2013 - Dr. Bilash
Dr. Timothy Bilash to Present Talk on the Effects of Androgens on Women’s Health
Testosterone supplements have been hailed as a miracle cure for menopausal women, but are they really safe? On Tuesday, July 23rd and repeating on Saturday, July 27th, Solana Beach OB/GYN Timothy Bilash, MD will present an enlightening talk titled, “The Testosterone Story – How... - July 12, 2013 - Dr. Bilash
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Week Kicks Off June 9th
The Ayden Rae Foundation has designated the second week in June (June 9 – 15, 2013) as HG Awareness Week, where the community is encouraged to spread the word about this devastating disorder throughout the world. - June 09, 2013 - Ayden Rae Foundation