Women's Health
Feature
Supreme Court upholds part of Indiana abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed an Indiana measure to move forward that requires cremation or burial of fetal remains after an abortion.
Conference Coverage
Scandinavian studies shed light on OA inheritance
TORONTO – OA risk appears to be passed mother to daughter, studies show.
From the Journals
Syncope during pregnancy increases risk for poor outcomes
Syncope during pregnancy is not as benign as once thought, carrying higher risks of preterm birth, congenital anomalies, and postpartum cardiac...
Conference Coverage
Rapid urine test could aid in preeclampsia diagnosis
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The 3-minute GestAssured Test Kit holds promise as an aid in the diagnosis of preeclampsia.
Opinion
Addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of trans and gender nonconforming patients
Understanding how trans or GNC patients have sex is essential to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
Conference Coverage
Targeted sequencing panel IDs Lynch syndrome in women with/at risk for endometrial cancer
NASHVILLE, TENN. – A targeted next-generation sequencing panel rapidly IDs Lynch syndrome pathogenic mutations in...
Conference Coverage
For some MST survivors, VA hospitals can trigger PTSD
SAN FRANCISCO – Veteran survivors of military sexual trauma are often reluctant to report assaults, but some therapies can help.
Commentary
More empathy for women
Dr. Carl C. Bell says the antitestosterone hormones he is taking are changing his perspective.
From the Journals
Thrice yearly cytologic testing may best annual cervical screenings
Or a dual stain cytologic procedure may replace them.
From the Journals
Better screening needed to reduce pregnancy-related overdose, death
Prior history of drug use, overdose, psychiatric comorbidities, and suicide attempt may be missed red flags.
From the Journals
Benzodiazepines nearly double the odds of spontaneous abortion
This is thought to be the first study to investigate the risk of spontaneous abortion associated with benzodiazepine duration of action.