Women's Health
News from the FDA/CDC
Long-term trend: Women receiving fewer pelvic exams
Data for women aged 15-44 “could provide a benchmark for estimates of the prevalence” before ACOG updated its guidelines in 2018.
Conference Coverage
Survey: Patient-provider communication regarding dyspareunia disappoints
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Communication between patients and HCPs about endometriosis-related dyspareunia is suboptimal, according to results of an...
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP favors shared decision on pneumococcal vaccine for older adults
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.
From the Journals
CVD risk upped in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors
Overall, breast cancer patients had significantly higher HSP60 levels and lower HSP70 levels than those of their cancer-free peers.
From the Journals
Sexual assault in military linked to sexual pain
Comorbid depression and PTSD also was likely in these female veterans.
News
FDA approves drug to treat low sexual desire in women
Women with reduced sexual desire can experience marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Feature
Appeals court allows Title X restrictions to take effect
From the Journals
Consider drug treatment in late-life women with osteoporosis
The 5-year risk of hip fracture is high in women aged 80 years or older with osteoporosis.
From the Journals
U.S. travelers to Europe need up to date measles immunization
With the highest measles cases in the 21st century seen in Europe last year, the CDC is urging all U.S. travelers there to be sure they’re fully...
Feature
Judge bars contraceptive mandate from being enforced
Texas court ruled the ACA requirement violates religious freedoms.