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PARP-1 inhibitors can reduce ovarian cancer recurrence risk by 70% in half of patients

PARP-1 inhibitor drugs can reduce the risk of BRCA- and HRDS-associated ovarian cancer by 70%. New research at UT Southwestern Medical Center may help expand treatment to more patients.

Jayanthi Lea, M.D.

September 16, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

Prenatal hepatitis C screening can spare women and babies from long-term liver damage

Pregnant patients are now being screened for hepatitis C, a liver-damaging virus that can infect a fetus during pregnancy. Learn about the screening and treatments now.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

August 31, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

Hot, hot, hot! Tips to beat the summer heat during pregnancy

Summer pregnancy? Use these tips to stay cool and comfortable as the temperatures rise.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

June 29, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

Fetal hiccups won’t harm your baby – they’re totally normal!

Many articles about fetal hiccups end with a cautionary tale, but the science says fetal hiccups are likely nothing to worry about. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., discusses why in the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

June 8, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

Feeling tired during pregnancy? You might have sleep apnea

Approximately 20% of pregnant patients have sleep apnea, which can increase the risk of health complications in pregnancy and long term. Learn the symptoms and treatment options in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

February 2, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

Biotin and lab tests: Beauty supplement poses risks for pregnant women

After the pregnancy "glow" subsides, many women take biotin (vitamin B7) to restore radiant hair, skin, and nails. But taking too much poses serious health risks. Learn more.