Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
Twelve variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use.
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Diverse Physical Health Outcomes and HIV Infection
Results from an umbrella review of observational studies showed highly suggestive or suggestive evidence for HIV and the presence of several physical health outcomes.
Intrauterine Device Use May Reduce Incidence of Ovarian Cancer
Novel noncontraceptive benefit seen for all intrauterine devices.
Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women
Although use of hormone therapy can have some protective effect on muscle mass in postmenopausal women, the benefit is small in the general population.
Supine, Non-Left-Sided Sleep Not Linked to Pregnancy Outcomes
Supine or right lateral sleep position not tied to higher risk for composite of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Age Modifies Effects of Estrogen Therapy in Women Without Ovaries
Women aged 50 to 59 years with BSO had treatment-associated decrease in all-cause mortality.
1970 to 2010 Saw Large Jump in Hypertension During Pregnancy
Overall prevalence of chronic hypertension 0.63%; rate more than twofold higher for black women.
Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Use of menopausal hormonal therapy for 5 years around the start of menopause may be associated with increased risk for breast cancer.
USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued final recommendations on the use of medications for primary prevention of breast cancer.
CDC: Racial/Ethnic Disparities Reported in Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratios
Non-Hispanic black, American Indian/Alaska Native women have higher PRMRs than all other groups.
Effective Intervention Evidence Lacking in Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV
Evidence on intervention effectiveness in improving uptake and retention of mothers and infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care in HIV regimens is lacking.
Cesarean Section Quality Initiative Cuts Opioid Use
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain.
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood.
US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain
AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana.
Hormone Treatment Not Tied to Change in Muscle Mass in Older Women
No significant beneficial or detrimental association seen in postmenopausal women.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain
Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain.
Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes
Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy.
Changes to Rectus Muscles From Pregnancy May Impact Abdominoplasty
Rectus abdominis muscle changes may contribute to problems with abdominoplasty outcomes.
Effects of Total Cumulative and Early vs Late Dose Reductions in FEC-D for Early Stage Breast Cancer
In this retrospective study, researchers sought to determine the survival impact of reductions in total cumulative dose and early vs late dose reductions of third-generation adjuvant chemotherapy regimens in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
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