COVID-19 Delta Variant Tied to More Hospitalizations in Pregnant Patients
One-fourth of pregnant patients diagnosed at a public Texas hospital between Aug 29 and Sept 4 admitted for severe illness.
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Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic
Rates of biochemically verified cannabis use early in pregnancy increased by 25 percent during versus 15 months before the pandemic.
Effects of Urinary Incontinence on Long-Term Care Facilities
Urinary incontinence is common and costly but undertreated in long-term care facilities, directors of nursing say.
USPSTF: Improving Uptake of Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention Recommendation
The updated USPSTF aspirin for preeclampsia prevention recommendation is strengthened by new safety data but gaps in implementation remain.
SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Increase Risk for Preeclampsia
Risk for preeclampsia greater with moderate or severe COVID-19 versus asymptomatic or mild disease.
Fish, Fatty Acid Supplements, and Post-Pregnancy Type 2 Diabetes Explored
Investigators assessed the relationship among lean or fatty fish intake, fatty acid supplements, and lowered severity of type 2 diabetes in women following pregnancy.
Human Papillomavirus Infection Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Risk increased for both persistent and placental infection and for both spontaneous and all preterm births.
USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening
Screening recommended for all women 24 years and younger and those 25 years and older at increased infection risk.
Noninvasive Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy
Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidies, including traditional serum screening, ultrasound imaging, and cell-free DNA testing.
COVID-19 Vaccines Not Linked to Miscarriage in Surveillance Study
Experts discuss emerging safety data on administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines during pregnancy.
5 Surprising Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Your Patients May Not Know
While cardiovascular disease may be common and commonly known to patients, they may not know some of the surprising factors in their diet and medical history that may actually be putting them at risk. What are some of the cardiovascular disease risk factors patients should know about?
Triple-Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in a 34-Year-Old Woman
Triple-negative breast cancer comprises 10% to 15% of breast cancers, mostly in women who are premenopausal, Black, and BRCA1 positive.
Protein S Deficiency and Thrombosis: Selected Case Studies
The authors review 8 cases of thrombosis in uncommon sites caused by protein S deficiency.
Breast Cancer Screening Down Among Low-Income Women During Pandemic
Eight percent drop in screenings at 32 community health centers means about 47,517 fewer mammograms, 242 missed breast cancer diagnoses.
ACOG Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends that all eligible individuals, including those who are pregnant, recently pregnant, and lactating, receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says
Latest recommendation comes after new data showed no raised risk for miscarriage in mothers-to-be during first 20 weeks
Bariatric Surgery May Improve Outcomes of Later Pregnancy
Risk up for SGA and bleeding, but down for several other adverse perinatal outcomes with bariatric surgery for severe obesity before pregnancy
Updated Screening Guidelines for 5 Cancer Types
An update on the available cancer screening guidelines, benefits/limitations, and risks for cervical, breast, prostate, colon, and lung cancers.
Fertility Preservation Delays Breast Cancer Treatment But Doesn’t Affect Survival
An analysis of data sought to determine the effect of delays related to fertility preservation on the initiation of treatment and overall survival.
Extended Bisphosphonate Treatment Does Not Improve Survival in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
There was no benefit to extending zoledronate treatment beyond 2 years.
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