Women's Health
News
HPV vaccine-chemo combo prolongs cervical cancer survival
Longer survival was observed in women with a stronger immune response to human papillomavirus vaccination during chemotherapy.
News
Nearly half of STI events go without HIV testing
Missed opportunities for HIV diagnosis have the potential to delay linkage to antiretroviral therapy or PrEP and prevention services.
News
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
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.
Clinical Review
2020 Update on gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic malignancies continue to be a major cause of cancer-related mortality. In this article: adjuvant chemotherapy during...
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.
News
Mammography does not reduce breast cancer deaths in women 75 and older
An observational study showed modest benefit for annual mammography in women aged 70-74 years, while women aged 75 years and older saw no benefit...
Conference Coverage
ERAS protocol for cesarean delivery reduces opioid usage
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for cesarean delivery decreased postoperative opioid usage by 62% in one...
Article
Refining your approach to hypothyroidism treatment
Thyroid hormone supplementation can be complicated by a number of factors. These tips can help to ensure that you provide the best treatment...