Women's Health
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The product, OPill, is expected to be available early in 2024.
From the Journals
Catch-up HPV screenings help detect cancer in women over 65
Women older than 65 years account for about 20% of new cervical cancer cases.
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Men and women react differently to acute stress
In men, stress rapidly improved the ability to downregulate emotional arousal via distraction that was fully mediated by cortisol.
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Does racial bias taint the Apgar score?
Critics say the score’s skin component disadvantages neonates of color.
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OCD linked to adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
It remains unclear whether all serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase pregnancy risks.
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
From the Journals
Peripartum cardiomyopathy raises risks at future pregnancy despite LV recovery
The study suggests that “women with PPCM need long-term follow-up by cardiology, as mortality does not abate over time.”
Conference Coverage
‘Artificial pancreas’ for all type 1 diabetes pregnancies?
The hybrid closed-loop system is not available in the United States but other systems are available and sometimes used off label in pregnancy.
From the Journals
Do oral contraceptives increase depression risk?
The authors also didn’t study the indication for OC use. Several medical conditions are treated with OCs, including premenstrual dysphoric...
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New clues to an old mystery: Recent gains in endometriosis
In 1927, American gynecologist ...
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HT, even short-term use, linked to dementia risk in women
Short-term and cyclical use of estrogen and progestin therapy for menopausal symptoms is linked to an increased risk of dementia.
Practice Alert
Should breast cancer screening start at a younger age?
This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt discusses the rationale for and implications of the USPSTF’s draft recommendations on breast cancer screening,...