Women's Health
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Big missed opportunities for BP control in premenopausal women
A new NHANES analysis found no improvement in hypertension control over the past decade and evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in these...
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Antiseptic as good as antibiotics for preventing recurrent UTI
Using methenamine hippurate as an alternative could play an important role in helping to tackle the global problem of increasing antibiotic...
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Sleep apnea may increase joint pain, fatigue in older women
“Women complaining about their joint pains could be good candidates for a sleep-lab study to investigate if they have OSAS or not, especially when...
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‘Baby-friendly’ steps help women meet prenatal breastfeeding goals
A first-ever study of the effect of evidence-based maternity care practices on prenatal breastfeeding intentions in women from low-income U.S....
Clinical Inquiries
Does adjunctive oxytocin infusion during balloon cervical ripening improve labor induction?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Compared to the use of a transcervical balloon alone, combined cervical ripening with a balloon catheter and oxytocin...
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
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Dyspareunia: Keys to biopsychosocial evaluation and treatment planning
Asking the questions identified here can guide your care. Knowing which treatment options are—and aren’t—supported by the evidence is also key.
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Hair loss affects more than half of postmenopausal women
Early detection of hair loss may improve quality of life as part of menopause treatment strategies.
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Past spontaneous abortion raises risk for gestational diabetes
Retrospective study showed no association between history of induced abortion and gestational diabetes.
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Early menopause, early dementia risk, study suggests
Early menopause is linked to an increased risk of presenile dementia before age 65 years in a large study, suggesting the need for close...
Applied Evidence
Gestational diabetes: Optimizing Dx and management in primary care
Understanding risk factors and glucose targets for gestational diabetes can help you identify at-risk patients and improve outcomes for mother and...
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COVID-19 vaccine does not affect in vitro fertilization outcomes
New study adds proof that COVID-19 vaccines are safe with IVF and essential as pregnant women are at high risk of severe illness if they are...