USPSTF Recommends Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia
The USPSTF recommends the use of low-dose aspirin as preventive medication after 12 weeks of gestation for persons at high risk for preeclampsia.
Women’s Health
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer risk in women with type 2 diabetes may be influenced by long-term metformin use, according to recent study results.
Screening for Comorbidities in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Concomitant treatment of common comorbidities of HS, including anxiety and depression, metabolic syndrome, and smoking, may improve treatment outcomes.
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy More Likely to Have Medication Altered Following Seizure
A team of researchers investigated seizure frequency and medication dose alteration in pregnant and nonpregnant women with epilepsy.
Focus on Hypertension for American Heart Month: Resources for Clinicians
A number of clinical resources are available to help clinicians provide care and support for their patients with hypertension and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Ophthalmologic Care Crucial for Women With T1D Before and During Pregnancy
The researchers assessed the rate of diabetic retinopathy progression in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and its predictors.
Top January 2021 FDA Approvals
January 2021 FDA approvals of import to physician assistants and nurse practitioners include treatments for HIV, heart failure, dry eye disease, and light chain amyloidosis.
Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis After Umbilical Cord Clamping Does Not Increase SSI
Study authors sought to determine whether surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis administration following cord clamping led to an increase risk of surgical site infections.
Hormonal Contraception, Copper IUD Use Associated With Lower Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy
In a secondary analysis of the CHOICE Project, researchers concluded that contraception use is linked to a reduced risk for ectopic pregnancy.
COVID-19 Admissions, Fatalities Up for Pregnant Women
Compared with similarly aged adults, pregnant women have significantly higher COVID-19 hospitalization and case fatality rates.
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