Women's Health
Commentary
Opening the door to gene editing?
Designer babies are not around the corner.
From the Journals
Researchers identify ‘congenital NAD deficiency disorders’
A mouse model points to niacin supplementation as a strategy for preventing a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) deficiency that can lead to...
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Prenatal ART regimen with lowest risk is TDF-FTC-EFV
Large study compares rates of adverse outcomes associated with ART regimens and pregnancy in women with HIV infections.
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Alcohol use, high-risk drinking increases in U.S. to ‘crisis’ levels
Broader efforts are needed to address the factors that affect high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, researchers say.
Conference Coverage
E-cigarettes: A health threat or cessation tool?
Denver – Among adults aged 18-24, about 40% smoke both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
News
FDA extends Liletta IUD duration of use to 4 years
The agency extended the duration of use for the hormonal IUD by 1 year.
From the Journals
Umbilical hernia repair during pregnancy safe, but often serious
Half of umbilical hernia operations required incarceration or strangulation repair.
Conference Coverage
Depression, PTSD double risk of dementia for older female veterans
LONDON – The study is the first of its kind.
Conference Coverage
Oral prophylaxis and vaginal ring effective in adolescent HIV prevention
Trials show two new possible solutions for HIV prevention in adolescent girls.
Opinion
Optimizing HPV vaccination
Moving to a two-dose vaccine schedule in the under-15 age group will help improve vaccination completion rates but more needs to be done.
From the Journals
Hormonal IUD is most cost-effective menorrhagia management
A hormonal IUD outperformed hysterectomy and ablation in a modeling study.