A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among ...

Responses to an interview study demonstrated that patient education on palliative care led to better understanding of its benefits and greater utilization of these services.

Short-term load forecasting (STLF) is vital in effectively managing the reserve requirement in modern power grids. Subsequently, it supports the grid operator in making effective and economical ...

These vaccines help prevent pre-cancers and cancers of the cervix. Some HPV vaccines are also approved to help prevent other types of cancers and anal and genital warts. The vaccines require a series ...

Finding cervical cancer often starts with an abnormal HPV (human papillomavirus) or Pap test result. This will lead to further tests which can diagnose cervical cancer or pre-cancer. The Pap test and ...

In fact, it is reported that women with a prior cervical excision have shorter midtrimester cervical lengths 8 and women who are identified as having a short cervix in the midtrimester (<20 mm) are at ...

Later-term abortions typically occur during the 13th and 27th week, or second trimester, of pregnancy. Here’s what to expect from the procedure.

In some situations, a doctor may recommend inducing labor to prevent complications for the person giving birth and the baby. Procedures for inducing labor include cervical ripening, amniotomy ...

Cerclage In approximately 0.5-1% of pregnancies, pregnant women are diagnosed as having an incompetent cervix, usually based on a history of early pregnancy loss, often accompanied by painless ...

Jeffrey M. Denney, University of Utah, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Jennifer F. Culhane and Robert L. Goldenberg, Drexel ...

Cervical mucus is a fluid or gel-like discharge from the cervix. It changes throughout the menstrual cycle. When tracked, it can help predict ovulation. Throughout the menstrual cycle, fluctuating ...