Health Problems

FIGO 2018 staging ups discrimination of stage 1B cervical cancer

(HealthDay)—The Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 staging schema improves discriminatory ability for women with stage IB cervical tumors, according to a study published online June 11 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jason D. Wright, M.D., from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, and colleagues identified women with cervical […]

Health Problems

Obesity could set stage for heart issues in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—Young pregnant women who are obese may face a higher risk of changes in heart structure and function, a small new study suggests. The changes seen might lead to a pregnancy complication known as preeclampsia, according to the researchers. This disorder is a dangerous form of high blood pressure that can develop during the second […]