ASCO: Adding Pembrolizumab to Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Cervical Cancer
Overall and progression-free survival increased for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer by adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Recent 2023 FDA Approvals
Recent FDA approvals include treatments for chronic migraine, type 1 diabetes, blood cancers, tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington disease, vasomotor symptoms of menopause, pain and fever, and Fabry disease.
Chlamydia Infection: Silent Cause of Female Infertility
Studies link chlamydia to a high risk of female infertility. How should primary care providers assess for inflammation and tubal patency in affected patients?
HIV Status Affects Changes in BMI, Waist Circumference During Menopause
Researchers assessed the relationship between the transition to menopause and weight gain among women with HIV infection.
Fibroids, Endometriosis Tied to Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk
Hysterectomy modifies risk for cancer but not equally for Black and White women and for both conditions.
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis and Treatment
Author reviews risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment for postpartum cardiomyopathy as well as implications for future pregnancies.
FDA Panel Supports Rx-to-OTC Switch of Progestin-Only Birth Control Pill
A decision on the OTC oral contraceptive pill is expected later this year.
Fracture Risk Reduction Greater With Denosumab vs Alendronate, According to Real-World Data
Treatment with Prolia was associated with greater reductions in the overall relative risk across various fracture types.
How Can Diet Affect Preeclampsia Risk?
Preeclampsia in pregnant women can lead to elevated blood pressure and require an early delivery, putting the mother and child at risk. Are there dietary factors that can help reduce preeclampsia risk, and are there factors that can increase it?
Screening Recommendations Updated for Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Women with higher-than-average breast cancer risk, especially Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women, should start screening at younger age.
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