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Severe obesity and the use of gastric bands during pregnancy

09/12/2009
BICOG - Abu Dhabi

Bariatric surgery is used to treat morbid obesity. A common treatment is gastric banding where a constricting device is tied around the stomach to regulate food intake and appetite.  According to a doctor presenting a case study at the 8th RCOG International Scientific Meeting, if a patient is pregnant, the gastric band may need releasing to prevent pregnancy complications.

Leading doctor calls for the urgent need to study the consequences of premature ovarian failure

08/12/2009
BICOG - Abu Dhabi

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) affects 1% of young women under the age of 40.  It occurs when a woman has a loss of eggs, a dysfunction of the eggs or has had them damaged because of cancer treatment.  It results in premature menopause and for many of these women, they will suffer uncomfortable and sometimes distressing symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, sleeping problems, tiredness and vaginal dryness. 

Study examines the effectiveness of a test to detect the onset of preterm birth

08/12/2009
BICOG - Abu Dhabi

Less than 50% of women with threatened preterm labour actually deliver when they present at hospital. However, for many of these women, antenatal admissions are common and many are subjected to unnecessary interventions.  New research to be presented at the 8th RCOG International Scientific Meeting reveals how a simple test helps to determine if women showing signs of preterm birth will in fact not deliver early.   

Global challenges: the need to prioritise women’s health care

08/12/2009
BICOG - Abu Dhabi

In his presentation at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) 8th International Scientific Meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Dr Tony Falconer, RCOG Senior Vice President – International Office, will discuss global challenges in women’s health. His talk will outline problems such as maternal mortality, morbidity and cervical cancer, highlighting the urgent need for increased political commitment to improve women’s health care.

RCOG release: RCOG appoints new Director of Simulation

07/12/2009

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) wishes to announce the honorary appointment of Dr Mark Roberts MRCOG as the Director of Simulation. Following the introduction of the new Specialty Training Programme in 2007, and the recent launch of the revised Continuing Professional Development Programme in 2009, the College has decided to develop its resources to support simulated training.

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