An international team of scientists is hot on the trail of deciphering a key cause of one of the most common birth defects, thanks to a boost… Read more
Category: Magee-Womens Research Institute
Pilot Study Suggests Mindfulness Could Ease Stress in Women at High Risk of Preterm Birth
A program that uses meditation, yoga and other mindfulness techniques could reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy for those at high risk of stress-related negative birth outcomes, such as preterm delivery and low birth weight,… Read more
Study Points to New Approach to Improve Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a type of cancer treatment that help the immune system’s T cells recognize and attack tumors. But these immunotherapy drugs aren’t effective against all cancers. In a study published today… Read more
Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation Shown to be a Safe and Feasible Option of Male Fertility Preservation
When a child has cancer, their parents are rightfully focused on a cure. But that cure can come at a future cost: infertility. I am… Read more
UPMC Magee Opens Bereavement Room for Grieving Families
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital recently opened a bereavement room for patients and families experiencing the death of a baby. Jane’s Room, based in Chicago, was founded… Read more