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FIGO’s Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures has released two new Committee opinion papers in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO), exploring the growing…

Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…

The need for evidence-based practice in health care is now well accepted. Best practice is likely to change over time with the emergence of new research evidence and may be influenced by other…

The soils of five potted plants cultivated within a hospital were investigated for the presence of fungal opportunistic pathogens of humans. A total of 16 potentially pathogenic species were isolated,…

Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health conditions, that often co-exist and relapse over time. There is a need for sustainable treatment options to address increasing rates of…

Pilot project of switching to reusable stainless steel specula in a sexual health clinic including carbon footprint and cost estimations

The ‘Garden for the Future’ project aimed to redesign an outdated, inaccessible and underused outdoor play area at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. The project was sparked by a young…

This TOG commentary outlines why the climate and ecological crises should be of particular concern to all those working in women's health, the ways in which our healthcare systems contribute to the…

Commentary on the impacts of the climate and ecological crisis on Women's health, the contribution of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the crisis, and the ways in which we as clinicians can be part of…

Exploring service users’ and staff’s perspectives of outdoor clinical sessions Anjali Dave Assistant psychologist, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, England Kelly Fenton Clinical…