Women's Health
From the Journals
Study supports genetic testing for all breast cancer patients age 65 and younger
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
News from the FDA/CDC
Cancer mortality continues to decline while cancer incidence rises in women
The death rate for all cancers dropped by 1.5% a year during 2013-2017.
From the Journals
Fezolinetant safe, effective for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The elective neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist appears to be an effective nonhormone treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated...
From the Journals
Stillbirth linked to end-stage renal disease
There was also an association between stillbirth and risk for chronic kidney disease.
Conference Coverage
Exercise needn’t be strenuous to reduce heart risk
PHOENIX – “Find the things you love to do and get moving,” Dr. Andrea Z. LaCroix advises.
Conference Coverage
Beginning estrogen soon after menopause slows atherosclerosis progression
PHOENIX – The study raises a critical question: Is there a time period where getting hormone therapy would be most beneficial for the heart?
From the Journals
Family history of MI may increase CVD mortality after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Removal of the ovaries before the natural age of menopause should be strongly discouraged in women who are not at increased genetic risk for...
Guidelines
New guideline offers recommendations for reproductive health in patients with rheumatic diseases
Among its many recommendations, the guideline strongly advises that women with RMD considering pregnancy switch to pregnancy‐compatible medication...
Latest News
In gestational diabetes, early postpartum glucose testing is a winner
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Inpatient postpartum testing captured 99 of 100 patients without sacrificing accuracy.
From the Journals
Endocrine Society advises on use of romosozumab for osteoporosis
The update to the 2019 guideline specifies which postmenopausal women should, and should not, receive the drug.