• ‘Simple rules’ calculate ovarian cancer risk

    ‘Simple rules’ calculate ovarian cancer risk

    Scientists have formulated a system that uses ultrasound images to accurately work out the likelihood of an ovarian growth being cancerous. The team – from international institutions including Imperial College London and the University of Leuven – say the system could allow medics to classify a tumour as cancerous before surgery, and could potentially improve outcomes for patients. InRead more

  • ‘Incredibly stressful’: UK mother on being stuck in Ukraine with surrogate newborn

    ‘Incredibly stressful’: UK mother on being stuck in Ukraine with surrogate newborn

    The first weeks of parenthood can be an emotional rollercoaster even in the best of circumstances. For Nadene Ghouri, who had her baby through surrogacy in Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic added a dramatic layer of stress and uncertainty to the experience.Read more