The United States has long had the highest prescription drug prices in the world — and that includes drugs used to treat cancer. These high prices lead to more spending on cancer drugs, and higher co-payments and deductibles for patients with cancer. The problem has been with us for a long time; almost two decades … [Read more…]
In assisted reproduction treatment, every detail counts. And although for years the main focus was on the egg and embryonic development, today we know that sperm quality plays a decisive role in the reproductive success of our patients. Sperm selection is not merely a technical laboratory procedure: it is a critical biological decision that can … [Read more…]
What does it mean if you have a septate uterus? Can you have a normal pregnancy, and what’s the best advice if you’re looking to start or grow your family? You’ve found part three of our Mullerian anomaly series. In part one, we explored the different Mullerian anomaly uterus types in detail, so if you … [Read more…]
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine. Details of the agreement, which was finalized in federal court … [Read more…]
The weightlessness. The relief on your back. The way your bump feels held rather than pulled downwards. Whether you’re heading to your local pool before school pick-up or feeling a coastal holiday (check these babymoon ideas if you’re planning yours), a good pregnancy swimming suit is one of those pieces you’ll be grateful you invested … [Read more…]
Every day, there are 1 million new cases of potentially curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In the past year, half of the 250 million pregnancies across the world were unplanned. At the clinic where I work in Boston, we see increasing numbers of infections every day. Yet many programs and policies that seek to address … [Read more…]
The US has clocked close to 1,000 measles cases in 2026 so far – but one big question in the TRB office this week got us chatting (to our next of kin, mainly!) Have we actually had measles ever? Is it possible to have the antibodies, without knowing it? My husband, for example, had measles … [Read more…]
In a sobering look at risk factors for heart disease and stroke, new projections estimate that 6 out of 10 women will develop at least one type of cardiovascular disease over the next 25 years. Moreover, disease will show up at younger ages. By 2050, nearly one-third of girls from ages 2 to 19 will … [Read more…]
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) has undergone significant evolution over recent decades, driven by continuous advances in molecular genetics and reproductive biology. From its earliest applications using fluorescence on site hybridization (FISH) to current next-generation sequencing (NGS), diagnostic precision has progressively increased, helping improve reproductive outcomes for patients. In this context, a new and … [Read more…]
Maybe you’ve known for a while, but haven’t yet dived into the detail. Or, this might well be the first time you’ve considered surrogacy as a path to parenthood and family building. In 2026, more intended parents (IPs for short) than ever are looking for initial information around the surrogacy process, at home and abroad. … [Read more…]