Women's Health

Infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome cared for using a novel functional approach were discharged nearly 7 days sooner than those treated with usual care.

A combination of outreach measures tailored to the needs of rural Midwest women increased recommended screenings by as much as 6-fold.

Women with prior HC-associated depression had a higher risk of developing a depressive episode during pregnancy and postpartum than women with non-HC-associated depression.

Caroline Apovian, MD, highlights how drugs like semaglutide 2.4 mg treat the chronic relapsing disease of obesity and why a distinction from "weight-loss drugs" is critical.

Race- and ethnicity-specific starting ages for screening would help prevent early breast cancer mortality among Black women, according to authors of a new study.

Statins in AF patients cut risk of TIA; opioid makers must strengthen label warnings; individualized Rx reduces BP; and 2 more research quotes of note.

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Pregnant women with prenatal depression were found to be more likely to be diagnosed with new CVD within 2 years of delivery than those without depression.

The shapes, sizes, and content of a US alcoholic drink-equivalent vary widely. Get a quick educational summary of the variety and more data that may help in your daily clinical practice.

Survey respondents facing the greatest increase in barriers to desired care were aged 25 to 29 years, identified as Hispanic, and lived below 100% of the federal poverty level.

Migraine disproportionately affects women, a disparity typically ascribed to hormonal differences. A new study takes a new look at the issue.

The FDA, women's health groups and professional societies, and state governors are all pushing back against the April 7 ruling by Texas District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk.

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Researchers found sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity.

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Researchers found no association between maternal opioid prescription postpartum and several adverse infant outcomes, including rehospitalization and emergency department visits.

Disparities in US health and health care delivery along some dimensions are moving backward, not forward, says AAFP president Iroku-Malize in this interview.

Statin-eligible patients in minority groups significantly undertreated; metabolically healthy obesity on the rise; menstruation irregularities suggest later CVD risk; and 2 more studies of note.

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Women whose menstrual cycle varied in frequency had a significant 24% greater risk of a composite cardiovascular event during a 26-year follow-up, a new study reports.

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A new study found the probability of initiating psycholeptics and having a postpartum psychiatric emergency was lower in early and late discontinuer groups vs the continuer group.

Fezolinetant, a nonhormonal selective neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist, significantly reduced frequency and severity of menopause-related VMS in a pivotal phase 3 trial.

Beginning on Sept 24, 2024, all women must be notified of their breast density status in mammography reports and encouraged to pursue supplemental screening.

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ACC 2023. The Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and death in women, according to new analysis.

After coronary artery bypass surgery, women are still at higher risk for MI, stroke, and other adverse events than men despite years of improvement in technique and care.

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Nitrous oxides were found to be the most damaging to bone architecture in the first study to look at the pollution-BMD association in postmenopausal women.

ACC 2023. Increasing rates of adverse pregnancy outcome over the last decade are largely attributable to a woman’s health status before she gets pregnant, rather than age, according to new research.