Women's Health
From the Journals
PCOS may influence the diversity of the gut microbiome
PCOS has substantial impacts on the gut microbiome, such as decreasing species diversity.
Case Reports
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase • generalized pruritus • Dx?
► Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
► Generalized pruritus
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USPSTF weighs in on postmenopausal hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against the use of estrogen, alone or combined with progestin, to prevent chronic conditions in...
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Children’s behavioral problems tied to mothers’ postpartum depression
Findings support early intervention and effective treatment of mothers with persistent and severe illness.
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Senate votes on 20-week abortion ban
ACOG calls out ambiguous language that could put providers in jeopardy.
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Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
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Trial seeks improved regimens for pregnant women with HIV
A new study seeks better-tolerated alternatives to the current antiretroviral regimen for pregnant women with HIV.
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Sleep improved with urinary incontinence treatment
There may be another benefit to daily antimuscarinic therapy for urgency urinary incontinence.
News from the FDA/CDC
Women filling more ADHD prescriptions
Increase in possible medication exposure during pregnancy “is of public health concern.”
From the Journals
Greater gynecological but not medical risks with hysteroscopic sterilization
A study of hysteroscopic sterilization in France has been published in JAMA in the midst of safety concerns about one device in the United States...
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New hematologic, cardiovascular system link may have therapeutic implications
Early research sheds light on sex differences in thrombosis risk.