Top 5 challenges facing OBGYNs
Although clinicians aim to provide the best service possible, OBGYNs worldwide continue to face
Are women winning in 2020? – a snapshot of women’s health
Being a woman should not be a health risk, but for millions of women around the world
Understanding Femtech: what it is and what it isn’t
The term ‘Femtech’ has become a buzzword across business and healthcare media outlets. But while a catchy phrase makes for clickable headlines, is the term adding any value to the women’s health sphere? To explore the issue further we spoke with healthcare...
How to address the needs of special populations in women’s health
Healthcare is more than detecting and treating disease. It is also about the prevention of illness. Considering the psychosocial needs of patients is a significant component in achieving successful healthcare outcomes. However, the approaches that succeed with...
The challenge of providing sexual assault forensic exams in rural areas
Counties across America try their best to ensure that a certified sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) is available when a victim of a sexual assault needs a forensic exam. Many hospitals and sexual assault forensic centers are making sure nursing teams have...
Women’s health in the military
In 1973, women comprised just 2% of the US enlisted forces and 8% of the officer corps. Today that number has risen substantially. Women make up 16% of enlisted members of the US military and 18% of the officer corps. Although good news for...
Identifying the most effective method of cervical cancer screening for low resource settings
A new research study may help put effective cervical cancer treatment within the reach of millions of women in low resource settings globally. Published in the British Medical Journal, the prospective study compared methods of cervical cancer screening with the aim of...
When US sexual assault survivors don’t speak English
Accessing any type of health service in the US can be difficult when English is not your first language. Now imagine trying to find the words to express yourself after you have been a victim of sexual assault. The impact of such a traumatic experience can leave...
Top 3 – Challenges facing global women’s health
In a new series, we ask MobileODT experts to offer their insight on challenges facing the healthcare world. Today, international development specialist and MobileODT Product Manager, Cathy Sebag, shares her view on the biggest challenges facing global women’s health...
