Women's Health
Conference Coverage
Data build on cardiovascular disease risk after GDM, HDP
WASHINGTON – “The metabolic stress of pregnancy can uncover underlying susceptibilities.” – Deborah B. Ehrenthal, MD...
Conference Coverage
Ultrasound distinguishes early, late-stage endometriosis
VANCOUVER – Deep endometriosis transvaginal ultrasound can distinguish early versus advanced endometriosis...
Conference Coverage
Early postmenopausal risk management leads to ‘optimum health’ for women
PHILADELPHIA – “There’s a major opportunity for us at the onset of menopause to identify risks and initiate preventive strategies.”
Article
FDA approves cefiderocol for multidrug-resistant, complicated urinary tract infections
The approval is for patients with limited or no alternative treatment options and includes a warning of Fetroja’s higher all-cause mortality rate...
Conference Coverage
Opioid reduction works after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
VANCOUVER – Two randomized trials show a reduction in prescribed opiates decreases postoperative usage with no loss...
Conference Coverage
Surgical staging improves cervical cancer outcomes
VANCOUVER – Surgical staging outperforms CT scans, but a key question remains.
From the Journals
Probiotics with Lactobacillus reduce loss in spine BMD for postmenopausal women
Twelve months of the probiotics treatment prevented bone mineral density loss in the lumbar spine when compared with placebo.
Conference Coverage
Experts address barriers to genetic screening
WASHINGTON – Panel explores clinical implications of removing barriers to genetic testing for newborns and carriers.
News
FDA advisory committee supports birth control patch approval
Concerns persist regarding pregnancy rates and VTE risk among women with obesity who use the patch.
Feature
Judge blocks Alabama abortion ban
Alabama’s measure prohibits abortion at every pregnancy stage and penalizes physicians with a Class A felony for performing an abortion.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
USPSTF recommendations on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer
They recommend using screening tools focusing on family history that primary care physicians can utilize to determine who should be referred for...