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‘Spectacular’ polypill results also puzzle docs
“If they got the same results on the biomarkers that the pill was designed to intervene upon, why are the [primary outcome] results different? It’...
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How does not getting enough sleep affect the developing brain?
Insufficient sleep at age 10 is associated with long-lasting changes in brain structure and connectivity, new research shows.
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Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
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Researcher revisits ‘03 guidance on monkeypox in pregnant women
Based on data from related viruses like smallpox, monkeypox may be more severe in pregnant women and entail risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes....
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To gauge monkeypox spread, researchers eye cases in women
Researchers have recently published guidance on monkeypox for ob.gyns., maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists, and people who are pregnant or...
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PCOS in mothers tied to health problems in children
Children whose mothers have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hospitalization for various conditions, including asthma,...
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Pediatric obesity disparities widen
Lower levels of household income and education in the United States are associated with higher rates of adolescent obesity.
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‘Medical maximizers’ dole out unneeded antibiotics for ASB
Why are patients with asymptomatic UTIs receiving treatment?
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Double the pleasure: Stim patch delays early ejaculation: Study
“The miniaturized perineal stimulation device may become an on-demand, drug-free therapeutic option.”
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Fewer teens giving birth, but cases are more complex
The adolescents who are giving birth are more likely to have obesity, mental health problems, asthma, and other conditions that can complicate...
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CDC flags uptick in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
"The good news is that a lot of morbidity related to hypertension can be avoided with timely diagnosis and treatment of blood pressure."
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Does giving moms cash make babies smarter?
“We predicted that our poverty reduction intervention would mitigate the neurobiological signal of poverty,” Dr. Noble said.
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Nirsevimab protects healthy infants from RSV
“Nirsevimab has the potential to seriously decrease the annual overwhelming number of RSV infected babies.”
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Epidural may lower odds of severe maternal birth complications
Among women without health insurance, half receive epidurals.
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Treatment for BV, trichomoniasis approved for adolescents
Secnidazole can be sprinkled onto applesauce, yogurt, or pudding, and one dose contains a complete treatment course.