Search Tag: women's health
More Sedentary Time, Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Women
2020 30 Nov
Even with regular physical activity, older women (ages 50-79) who spend more waking hours in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting or lying down, have an increased risk of heart failure serious enough to require hospitalisation, according to new research. To determine if increased sedentary time raised the risk of increased heart failure in older... Read more
Use of HRT and Breast Cancer Risk in Women
2020 12 Nov
There has been speculation for many years that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of breast cancer. HRT is used to relieve menopausal symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes. HRT formulations are available as an oestrogen-only pill or a combination of progesterone and oestrogen. There are also HRT creams, gels, and patches.... Read more
Women at Higher Risk of Hypertension Because of Social Isolation
2020 02 Nov
There is sufficient evidence to show that loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on an individual's mental and physical health. A new study published in the Journal of Hypertension shows that social isolation can affect the health of women and men in different ways. In particular, social isolation could put women at a greater risk of... Read more
Mammography Screening Recommended in Older Women
2020 26 Oct
When it comes to breast cancer screening in women, there is consensus that screening is beneficial in women between the ages of 50 to 69 years. However, to date, evidence of the benefits of mammography screening in women over the age of 69 is still quite scarce. A study was conducted in Sweden to compare breast cancer mortality within the period... Read more
Visit Hologic at the Virtual ECR Congress 2020
2020 14 Jul
“MUST SEE” Attractions at ECR 2020, 15-21 July, Virtual Event Discover how Hologic’s clinically proven, integrated solutions incorporating AI can support you managing your patients across the breast health continuum of care in our virtual booth. From screening to monitoring, our leading innovations support you in delivering excellence in... Read more
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Women´s Health and Pregnancy Care
2020 23 Jun
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic women are often deprived of necessary health care. The research on women’s health in this context is scarce and might often be compromised, but also widely distributed in the media. The International Academy of Perinatal Medicine, therefore, is adamant to uphold the best scientific standards. Without a doubt,... Read more
Breast and Skeletal Health: a Message from Hologic's Pete Valenti
2020 10 Apr
We hope this finds you, your family, your staff, patients and organizations well as we all deal with the current crisis of COVID-19. We recognize many of you are on the front line battling this virus with limited resources and doing it in an extraordinary way, for this, we at Hologic thank you for all that you are doing. As you are aware, at... Read more