Women's Health
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Older women who get mammograms risk overdiagnosis
The proportion of older women who continue to receive screening mammograms and may experience breast cancer overdiagnosis is “considerable” and “...
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Substance use in pregnancy linked to adverse CVD outcomes
The authors said the findings “highlight the critical support required during pregnancy and postpartum” for substance users.
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Babies conceived during winter/spring may be at higher risk for cerebral palsy
Possible explanations for the seasonal link to CP risk may include the prevalence of maternal infections during pregnancy, variations in exposure...
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Premenstrual disorders may be preview of early menopause
“It is important to identify women at risk for early menopause because of its link with poorer heart, brain, and bone health.”
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Hypertensive disorders screening recommended for all pregnant women
USPSTF cites moderate-certainty evidence for benefits of screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Commentary
Two landmark papers change treatment paradigm for advanced endometrial cancer
The outcomes we have now are remarkably positive for patients and have absolutely changed the standard of care in the management of recurrent or...
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New risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women emerging
Gender equity in care for cardiovascular disease will be achieved only when risk factors are evaluated from a gender-dependent perspective and...
Commentary
The safety of vaginal estrogen in breast cancer survivors
Concomitant use of vaginal estrogen and aromatase inhibitors was associated with a higher risk for breast cancer recurrence than was use of...
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In utero SSRI exposure tied to lower brain volume in kids
“The clinical significance was unclear, especially as key limbic regions, including the amygdala, normalized over time.”
Commentary
The case for ‘pleasure hygiene’: Sexual health in patients with chronic illness
Encourage flexibility and recognize that sex encompasses a wide and varied menu of experiences that change over a lifetime.
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PCPs facing increased patient demand for knowledgeable menopause care
More patient demand for HT shining a light on inadequate primary care training in menopause medicine.