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The article talks about Trotula, a female doctor from the Middle Ages, and her contributions to medicine. Trotula was the first known woman to practice as a medical professor in Europe and wrote treatises on cosmetics and gynecology that were references for centuries. However, her name and authorship were forgotten over time. The text pays tribute to all the female doctors from the Middle Ages whose names have been lost. [Extracted from the article]

Aim To understand why some women adjust successfully in later life while others, in similar circumstances, become overwhelmed by life and dislike their old age. Method Qualitative data were generated from field notes of participant observation carried out over ten months. In-depth interviews were also carried out with 11 young older and frail older women, aged 60 to 89 years, attending day centres. A grounded theory approach was adopted to collect and analyse participant observation and interview data. Findings Adjustment in later life occurs regardless of circumstance. Three areas were identified as being the main obstacles for many. These are depression, maintaining intimacy through friends and family, and managing the change process associated with older age. In addition, a core category of searching for meaning was discovered and used to understand how depression, intimacy and managing change affect adjustment in later life. Conclusion Nurses could use their skills and experience of listening carefully to older patients to discover whether they are distressed, and assess whether there is a need for psychological and emotional support. There is a need for more research into carrying out adjustment work with older women who are struggling to enjoy their later years and with older men to discover themes that are relevant to them. INSET: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyses the colposcopy service, which is a crucial part of the National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP), to assess how quality is measured and delivered. It highlights the role of the nurse colposcopist and discusses where improvements to the service could be made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the movement of women's health beyond obstetrics and gynecology to encompass a range of services tailored to an increasingly knowledgeable and demanding set of patients. Efforts of hospitals to provide better medical care for women; Factors promoting change throughout the field of women's health care; Motivation for providing better medical care for women. INSETS: WOMEN'S HEALTH FACTS;WOMEN'S NUMBERS ADD UP.

Focuses on the gynecological cancers affecting British women. Prevalence and risk factors of gynecological cancers; Diagnosis of ovarian cancer; Importance of primary care in cancer risk information.

Presents a calendar of events on various conferences involving professional organizations in the field of gynecology and obstetrics from March to November 2002.

Deals with the specialized obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) facilities opened by medical organizations in the United States. Risks and rewards associated to specialized health facilities; Results of the OB/GYN facilities opened by Universal Health Services; Role of Medcath in the concept of single-speciality hospitals; Details on the women's hospitals of MediSphere Health Partners.

A calendar of events for the nursing profession in England in May 2016 is presented including the Royal College of Nursing's (RCN) mental health practice conference in Manchester on May 11, a revalidation conference which will be hosted by RCN in Wolverhampton on May 23, and a one-day course on diabetes for healthcare assistants in London on May 24.

A calendar of events for the period January to March 2016 is presented which includes the seminar on January 27 offering an understanding of the skills and techniques required to deliver engaging presentations and improving delivery, the paediatric oncology conference on January 20-21 in Brussels, Belgium, and a one-day course about female genital mutilation (FGM) on March 3 in London, England.

The article highlights the results of studies on obstetrics and gynecology that were published in various medical journals in 016. Topics discussed include alcohol consumption and fecundability in Denmark, effect of abaloparatide versus placebo on vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, association between maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and plasma folate concentrations with child metabolic health.

The article discusses the findings of research to obstetrics and gynecology. A multicentre randomized trial shows that the position of a baby before cord clamping does not affect the volume of placental transfusion. Another study reveals that the administration of preconception low-dose aspirin is not recommended for the prevention of pregnancy loss.

The article offers updates on topics related to obstetrics and gynecology. It tackles a study which compares the effectiveness of anticholinergics and onabotulinum toxin A in women with urinary urge incontinence. It also talks about the study regarding the cardiovascular mortality of pre-eclampsia in one-child mothers.

The article presents abstracts related to obstetrics and gynecology which include the impact of contraception on maternal mortality rates and the application of spot urine protein-to-creatinine in detecting proteinuria in pregnancy.

The article offers information on several studies related gynecology. It mentions that a placebo-controlled trial to 242 women with fibroids, excessive uterine bleeding and anaemia investigates the efficacy of ulipristal acetate for fibroids treatment. It states that a total of 153 studies have been included in a systematic review regarding impact o childhood intrauterine or neonatal insult to child neurodevelopment which reveals 19% of risk of impairment.

The article presents 2012 news on information technology. The American Academy of Neurology and Wolters Kluwer Health have launched a "Neurology Today" app for the iPad tablet computer. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has created a mobile device application for the iPad tablet computer for its journal "Obstetrics & Gynecology". Atex has released a new browser-based content management system.

GPs and nurses with a specialist interest in gynaecology are working together to provide a community service. Alison Handley reports [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A calendar of events for the healthcare sector in Great Britain in September 2016 is presented, which includes the Caldicott Guardian Training Course, the Preparing for Nursing Revalidation event, and the Gynaecology Assessment & Examination event.

This section offers medicine news briefs on obstetrics and gynaecology that appeared in various journals as of March 2016. The articles discussed include "Metformin versus placebo in obese pregnant women without diabetes mellitus" by A. Syngelaki et al. in a 2016 issue of "New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)," one about management of preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes by J. Morris et al. in a 2016 issue of "Lancet," and one on antenatal steroid for late preterm birth, also in NEJM.

The article offers information on some studies related to obstetrics and gynaecology. Topics discussed include a study which assessed the effectiveness of universal ultrasound screening for the detection of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants, and another study which investigated the live birth rate and multiple pregnancy rates among women undergoing ovarian stimulation therapy.

The article reports on the set of guidelines released by the Society for Gynecologic Oncolologists (SGO) about the treatment of patients with uterine papillary serous cancer.

Women's Health Concern provides a valuable soure of advice and support. Mary-Claire Mason reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a self-assessment questionnaire for testing nurses' knowledge about ovarian tumors.

Evaluates the rate of diagnosed female genital tuberculosis (TB) and its presentational symptoms and methods of diagnosis. Most common symptom of female genital TB; Symptoms of genital TB; Correlation between genital TB and infertility.

The article offers information on the judgment of the Connecticut Supreme Court in Byrne v. Avery Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology. It mentions that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA ) does not itself provide a private right of action. Also includes statement of Ryan P. Blaney, member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Antitrust Law's Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Committee.

The article presents abstracts on obstetrics and gynaecology which include the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle exercise for prolapse symptoms, the risk of thrombosis during post-partum period, and dextrose gel for treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia.

The article offers information on several studies related to obstetrics and gynecology. A study by researcher S.K. Tracy which was published in the journal "Lancet" compares caseload midwifery care with standard maternity care. A study published in the journal "British Medical Journal" by researcher C. Ananth focuses on pre-eclampsia in the U.S. A report on probiotics given to pregnant women for asthma prevention is published in "British Medical Journal" by M.B. Azad.

The article offers updates on several studies related to the obstetrics and gynecology. A study by researchers from Ireland indicates the effect of low-glycaemic-index diet during pregnancy in women with fetal macrosomia. A study in sub-Saharan Africa shows that children of obese mothers are more likely to die perinatally and often admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. It also mentions the study which suggests that a single progesterone test can detect non-viability in early pregnancy.

The article reports on a 2012 poll which was conducted by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and presents statistics on the poll results. The poll found that medical liability risks are leading to changes in obstetrical and gynecological care for both physicians and hospitals in the U.S. Grants which the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is offering to help health care facilities lower risks associated with deliveries are discussed.

The article highlights medical studies on obstetrics and gynecology. A study reveals that children of women who took diethylstilbestrol (DES) in pregnancy have increased lifetime risks for a wide range of adverse outcomes. Another study shows that the incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome has been reported as 3-15% of women of reproductive age.

The article offers updates related to obstetrics and gynecology. A systematic review and meta-analysis has shown the relative effectiveness and safety of clinical officers and medical doctors in the performance of caesarean sections. A study in Great Britain has revealed the worst perinatal outcomes of H1N1 infection in pregnancy. A meta-analysis has shown the relationship between thyroid autoantibodies and miscarriage and preterm birth.

The article offers world news briefs related to obstetrics and gynecology. A study in Rwanda has revealed that payment for performance (P4P) may improve the use and quality of maternal and child health services. In Nepal, a study has shown that medical abortion can be provided safely by midlevel healthcare providers. Another study regarding a prototype algorithm for the prediction of pre-eclampsia in healthy nulliparous women is also noted.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Andreas Obermair and Dr. Joan Walker about laparoscopic surgery as a safe alternative for the treatment of some gynecologic cancers presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Warner Huh and colleagues of the University of Alabama about the how the HPV vaccine quadrivalent decreased HPV-related disease in women who survived cancer precursors presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Frederick Ueland and colleagues of the University of Kentucky about the performance of OVA1 for preoperative assessment presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Nicholas Lambrou at South Miami Gynecologic Oncology Group about robotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy and staging presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article discusses the research about intravenous paclitaxel and intraperitoneal carboplatin, and intravenous paclitaxel, intraperitoneal carboplatin, and intraperitoneal paclitaxel by Dr. Mark Morgan of Fox Chase Cancer Center and Dr. Natalie S. Gould of Carilion Clinic presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Neil Horowitz of the Harvard Medical School about the effect of taking erlotinib on women with vulvar carcinoma presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Hee-Sug Ryu of the Ajou University Hospital about the risk criteria of the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) for treatment of patients with stage IB cervical cancers after radical hysterectomy presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Mack Barnes and colleagues of the University of Alabama at Birmingham about the current costs of conducting a phase-3 Gynecology Oncology Group (GOG) study in the context of a typical budget established for other clinical trials presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Brook Saunders and colleagues of the University of Kentucky about patients with septated ovarian tumors without solid areas or papillary projections presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. Abraham Peedicayil and colleagues of the Mayo Clinic about the persistence of venus thromboembolism beyond patient discharge after gynecologic cancer surgery presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on a research by Dr. John K. Chan and colleagues of the University of California about the role of CA125 levels after the first cycle of chemotherapy in predicting recurrence and survival in women with high-risk ovarian cancer presented at The Society for Gynecologic Oncologists' 2010 Annual meeting on Women's Cancer.

The article focuses on the efforts of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to urge for better coordination of women's health services in rural areas across the U.S. The association encouraged physicians to collaborate with rural health agencies, advocate for telemedicine and share their clinical expertise. It also proposed various ways for providers in rural areas to improve obstetrics-gynecology care.

The article suggests that the recognition of the symptoms women describe could lead to earlier and more appropriate referral for ovarian cancer. It reveals that ovarian cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in Great Britain. The article reports that the presenting symptoms of ovarian cancer are not specific.

No one has ever been prosecuted for female genital mutilation (FGM) despite more than two decades of legislation and evidence from thousands of young women, it has been revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with a study published in a 2008 issue of the "Journal of Clinical Oncology" that examined the efficacy of salpingo-oophorectomy in preventing breast and BRCA-linked gynecologic cancers. A number of women aged 30 and older served as subjects in this study. According to results of the study, there were no statistically significant effect in protection against BRCA1-associated breast cancer and BRCA2-associated gynecologic cancer. It also found a link between salpingo-oophorectomy and a reduction in BRCA1-associated gynelogic cancer.

The article discusses the author's experience of setting aside her own feelings on abortion while working at a gynecology ward in Great Britain. She stated that her work has forced her to analyze her moral and ethical standpoint on abortion and be aware of the potential to impose her personal feelings on patients. She learned in her experience that at the gynecology ward, her nursing role is more important than her opinion of moral viewpoint.

The article looks at the 10 worst press releases of 2006. The press releases for Sexy Beast, which is a daily beauty regimen for dogs, International Communications Research's survey, sponsored by Slim-Fast, Nascar Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart's promotion of Old Spice, and Globat.com's sponsor of a St. Patrick Day Gynecological Visit are presented.

Judy Bothamley discusses some of the issues raised by last week's article about a delivery room emergency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]