Women's Health
Feature
Here’s one issue blue and red states agree on: Preventing deaths of expectant and new mothers
From Indiana to Oregon, lawmakers are passing bills to increase scrutiny of maternal deaths.
Conference Coverage
Efavirenz-based ART may hamper vaginal ring contraception
BOSTON – Efavirenz-based regimens, the most widely used form of ART in the world, appear to alter hormone exposure from vaginal contraceptive...
From the Journals
Axial SpA disease activity remains mostly stable throughout pregnancy
Disease activity, physical functioning seem to be worst later in pregnancy.
From the Journals
Interventions urged to stop rising NAS, stem Medicaid costs
Try screening, referral, and treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders among reproductive age women, including adolescents.
News
FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
Opinion
Same-day discharge for hysterectomy
Dr. Emma Rossi reviews how to best predict who is a good candidate for same-day discharge.
News
FDA updates breast implant–associated lymphoma cases, risk
Estimates on the lifetime risk vary widely.
Feature
Report: Abortion in U.S. is safe and effective
The report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine breaks down the evidence on the safety of abortion procedures.
From the Journals
Genetic Pap tests catch more cancers
New mutation-based diagnostics identify most endometrial and ovarian cancers.
Feature
Justices appear skeptical of California’s abortion speech law
Does a California law violate the First Amendment by requiring anti-abortion pregnancy centers to inform about low-cost abortion services?
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Stem cells may reverse premature menopause
And the Food and Drug Administration wants to snuff out nicotine in cigarettes.