Preventive Care
Drugs, Pregnancy & Lactation
Zuranolone: A novel postpartum depression treatment, with lingering questions
It is noteworthy that while zuranolone received FDA approval for the PPD indication, it did not receive approval for the treatment of major...
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Postpartum depression risk increased among sexual minority women
Women identifying as sexual minorities show increases in postpartum depression, yet rates of reporting sexual orientation are low.
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Step counts under 5,000 still tied to lower mortality risk
“But our study in relatively healthy individuals, not patients, showed even a lower number – for example, around 4,000 – may be associated with a...
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Don’t skip contraception talk for women with complex health conditions
Primary care providers should discuss contraindications and contraception preferences for patients of child-bearing ability.
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Older women risk overdiagnosis with mammograms: Study
Overdiagnosis carries the risks of complications from overtreatment, plus financial and emotional hardships.
Commentary
Unveiling the potential of prediction models in obstetrics
Achieving a balance between clinical judgment and the use of prediction models is crucial for optimal decision-making.
Feature
U.S. maternal mortality crisis grows, yet deaths seem preventable
It is estimated that 80% of maternal deaths in the United States are preventable.
Conference Coverage
Offering HPV vaccine at age 9 linked to greater series completion
Despite recommendations to bundle HPV vaccine administration with that of Tdap and meningococcal vaccines, offering it sooner increases the...
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Folic acid supplementation for birth defects reaffirmed
Primary care physicians play a key role in patient education and ensuring that all patients receive adequate folic acid.
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Even one drink a day tied to increased BP in healthy adults
“There is still a widely held belief among people that drinking in moderation is good for you. It is becoming more and more clear that this is...
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Fast-acting postpartum depression drug is effective
Approximately 17% of women are affected by postpartum depression during pregnancy or after birth.