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Thyroid abnormalities in early pregnancy may signal GDM risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20 hours ago

Elevated levels of the free thyroid hormone T3 (fT3) and a higher fT3/fT4 ratio in early pregnancy may point to a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM), according to a recent US-based study.

Maternal loss of control over eating leads to lower vitamin intake, obesity in offspring

2 days ago

Loss of control over eating (LOC) in pregnancy is common and has short- and long-term adverse effects on mother and offspring, according to a study, adding that pregnancy LOC merits further attention.

Chemotherapy plus bevacizumab prolongs PFS in recurrent ovarian cancer

Elaine Soliven, 11 Jul 2018

Adding bevacizumab to platinum-based chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who were previously treated with first-line bevacizumab, according to the MITO16B - MaNGO OV2B - ENGOT OV17* study presented at ASCO 2018.

Immunization protects children from vaccine-preventable diseases

21 Mar 2018

During the Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference held in conjunction with the World Prematurity Day 2017, Dato Dr Musa Mohd Nordin spoke on the importance of immunizing children with the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus-Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine. He highlighted the role of Hexaxim® as a fully liquid, ready-to-use, 6-in-1 (including hepatitis B) vaccine for the primary and booster vaccinations of infants and toddlers. Meanwhile, Dr Yong Junina Fadzil discussed the benefits of quadrivalent influenza vaccines (QIVs) in providing children with broader protection against influenza B viruses.

Bye-bye vaginal infection, hello vaginal flora!

22 Jan 2018

The human body is home to an estimated 100 trillion microbial cells and a quadrillion viruses, which are collectively known as the human microbiota. Recently, the human microbiota has gained the attention of the scientific fraternity for its roles in health and diseases, with some quarters referring to it as the 'forgotten organ'. Imbalances in the usual composition of commensal or symbiotic species in a localized area of the body is known as microbial shift or dysbiosis, and this condition may result in infections caused by opportunistic pathogens, thereby impacting the natural defence mechanism of the human body.

Integrate genetic testing into local routine oncology care

Dr Joslyn Ngu, 04 Dec 2017

Identification of BRCA mutation in ovarian cancer is vital because it allows better risk management and there is evidence that carriers may benefit from new treatment modalities, said Professor Woo Yin Ling, consultant gynaecological oncologist at the University of Malaya.

Isoxsuprine, nifedipine similarly effective in preventing preterm birth

Elaine Soliven, 13 Apr 2018

Treatment with the tocolytic agents isoxsuprine or nifedipine was similarly effective in delaying delivery by 2 weeks among women who were admitted for preterm labour, according to a study presented at the RCOG World Congress 2018.

Is it time to replace lymphadenectomy with SLN biopsy in early endometrial cancer management?

Stephen Padilla, 05 Apr 2018

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping and biopsy is noninferior to systematic lymphadenectomy in detecting LN metastases with <5-percent false negative rate, says Timothy Lim, head of the Department of Gynaecologic Oncology at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and associate professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore.

WA Gynaescope technique a safer method for doing in-bag morcellation during laparoscopic surgery

Stephen Padilla, 04 Apr 2018

It appears that the WA Gynaescope technique of in-bag morcellation (IBM) is safe, reproducible and a valuable addition to current methods of specimen retrieval during minimal invasive surgery, according to a study presented at the 2018 World Congress of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG 2018) held recently in Singapore.

GTD management updates include definitive diagnosis, new risk groupings

Jairia Dela Cruz, 04 Apr 2018

Updates on the management of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) shine a light on the importance of correct diagnosis, options for treatment and the need to better define risk groupings.

Pelvic, paraaortic lymph node involvement common in stage IIIB cervical carcinoma

Tristan Manalac, 04 Apr 2018

In patients with cervical carcinoma, lymph node enlargement appears to be common in those with a small cell pathology, while having a stage III disease may lead to involvement of the paraaortic lymph nodes, according to a recent study presented at the recently concluded 2018 World Congress of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG 2018) held in Singapore.

Vitamin D in pregnancy: High daily dose may improve infant outcomes

Roshini Claire Anthony, 03 Apr 2018

A high daily dose of vitamin D (4,000 IU/day) resulted in a reduction in vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women, coupled with a lower risk of preterm births and low birth weight in their newborns, according to a study presented at RCOG 2018.

Domestic violence hits 1 in 3 women; those pregnant especially vulnerable

Pearl Toh, 03 Apr 2018

One third of women who have been in a relationship have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner in their lifetime, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence and abuse (DVA), said President of RCOG Professor Lesley Regan at the recent RCOG World Congress 2018 in Singapore.

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