Women's Health
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ERAS protocol for cesarean delivery reduces opioid usage
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for cesarean delivery decreased postoperative opioid usage by 62% in one...
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In gestational diabetes, early postpartum glucose testing is a winner
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Inpatient postpartum testing captured 99 of 100 patients without sacrificing accuracy.
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Endocrine Society advises on use of romosozumab for osteoporosis
The update to the 2019 guideline specifies which postmenopausal women should, and should not, receive the drug.
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Abbreviated MRI bests digital breast tomosynthesis in finding cancer in dense breasts
Among women with dense breasts, abbreviated breast MRI identified more cases of invasive breast cancer, compared with digital breast tomosynthesis...
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Community-wide initiative ups teen LARC adoption sixfold
The approach spread education and training broadly among community workers and in medical settings.
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Osteoporosis, fracture risk higher in patients with IBD
MAUI, HAWAII – In the population with IBD, the risk for osteoporosis is similar in women and men, age plays a large...
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Genetic risk score may flag post-GDM incidence of type 2 disease
A healthier diet might mitigate the increase in risk.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves weekly contraceptive patch Twirla
The levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive is contraindicated in obese women.
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After gestational diabetes, longer lactation tied to lower risk for type 2
Epidemiologic data suggest that breastfeeding may reduce future diabetes risk, but mechanistic work needs to be done.
Conference Coverage
In hysterectomy, consider wider risks of ovary removal
LAS VEGAS – Ovaries may be active in women as late as their 70s.