The third part in the Understanding UTIs series debunks seven myths about urinary tract infections and provides references for reliable health information.
Category: Women’s Health
How to prevent a urinary tract infection | Understanding UTIs, Part 2
The second piece in the Understanding UTIs series provides information about preventing urinary tract infections, including risk factors and how to avoid them.
The case for national paid maternity leave
Stanford psychiatrist Amy Alexander and colleagues report that women, children and society receive numerous benefits from 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Stanford postdoc hits pause on research to help Bangladesh face COVID-19
A Stanford postdoctoral researcher takes a detour from her stillbirth project in Bangladesh to prepare health workers for COVID-19 cases.
Gender discrimination is linked to depression in child-bearing women, Stanford-led study finds
A Stanford-led study has found that experiencing gender discrimination was associated with depressive symptoms in women who had young children.
Women’s clinic in San Jose helps with care, health care navigation
Siyu Shi, a third-year medical student who has co-managed the clinic, discusses the work of the Women’s Free Clinic in San Jose.
In the Spotlight: Identifying hidden hurdles for mothers in medicine
This "In the Spotlight" features Jessica Gold, a pediatric hospitalist who lobbied to remove an obstacle to career advancement for physicians who are mothers.
“Two Minds” two years later: Still curious about sex differences in cognition? Here are some resources
A Stanford Medicine magazine article on sex differences in the brain remains popular; this article provides additional information.
Teen gender norms linked to lower socioeconomic status in highly masculine males
Attitudes about gender that male teens encounter during high school can shape their educational achievements and careers, a new study has found.
Stanford obstetricians take medical simulations to Central America
Stanford obstetricians are using simulation training to help colleagues in Central America learn new techniques to treat childbirth emergencies.
Predicting women at risk of preeclampsia before clinical symptoms
Stanford researchers are working to develop a diagnostic blood test that can accurately predict preeclampsia prior to the onset of clinical symptoms.
Stillbirth linked to more childbirth complications for mom, Stanford study finds
Stillbirth greatly raises a woman's risk for severe complications of childbirth, a Stanford study of more than 6 million California births has found.
Burns in India: Emergency care improving, but patients often too injured to benefit
Despite improvements in pre-hospital care, many women in India continue to die from burn injuries, a study by a Stanford emergency medicine physician shows.
Tapping patients’ wisdom for C-section pain management
Women scheduled for C-sections know the levels of pain relief they'll need, and are happier with their experience if given a choice.
Paid family leave and health: A personal story and the latest research
A new policy brief from Stanford researchers identifies the connection between paid family leave and infant and maternal health benefits.
More genetic testing needed for ovarian cancer patients, new research suggests
The prevalence of genetic testing in the United States falls short of the recommended guidelines for women with ovarian cancer, new research indicates.