Women's Health
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Study: Prenatal supplements fail to meet nutrient needs
“There is no magic pill. There is no easy answer here.”
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Oophorectomies continue to dominate torsion treatment
Despite updated guidelines, the majority of cases of adnexal torsion in the United States are managed via oophorectomy.
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Outpatient costs top drug costs in some insured, working women with breast cancer
‘Women think they are insured until they get a diagnosis,’ says the author of a new paper.
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Cesarean deliveries drop in women at low risk
Overall rates decreased over 2 decades, but C-sections for nonreassuring fetal distress increased.
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Spotting STIs: Vaginal swabs work best
Despite the CDC’s recommendation, urine analysis for STIs is more commonly used than vaginal swabs among U.S. health care providers.
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Osteoporosis drugs may extend life after fracture
The study’s findings suggest that bisphosphonates, in particular, have pleiotropic effects beyond the bone.
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Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest ‘extremely’ rare in women
Women have a significantly lower risk of suffering cardiac arrest during sports, which begs the question of risk-adapted screening in women,...
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Surgery for early breast cancer can worsen frailty in older women
About 1 in 5 experienced clinically significant deterioration in frailty status after treatment for breast cancer.
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News from the FDA/CDC
FDA strengthens mammography regulations: Final rule
A final rule requires that mammography facilities notify patients about the density of their breasts.
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In utero exposure to asthma medication not tied to risks of neurodevelopmental disorders
Data from more than 20,000 children showed no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome in children exposed to asthma medication in...