Women's Health
Opinion
Congenital syphilis: It’s still a significant public health problem
One result of syphilis during pregnancy is intrauterine infection and resultant congenital disease in the infant.
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63% of long COVID patients are women, study says
The global study also found that about 6% of people with symptomatic infections had long COVID in 2020 and 2021.
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Pregnant, postpartum women with disabilities at higher risk for violence
Those with a history of interpersonal violence and a physical disability were at particularly high risk for perinatal violence.
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Early age at hysterectomy ups type 2 diabetes risk
Having a hysterectomy appears to increase the risk of incident type 2 diabetes, particularly in younger women, and if the ovaries are removed at...
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Early or delayed menopause and irregular periods tied to new-onset atrial fibrillation
Findings highlight the significance of considering the reproductive history of women while developing tailored screening and prevention strategies...
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Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable: Study
“It’s significant. It’s staggering. It’s heartbreaking.”
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Fish oil pills do not reduce fractures in healthy seniors: VITAL
The largest worldwide study to examine how fish oil supplements might reduce the risk of fractures did not find any benefit.
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Myocardial infarction in women younger than 50: Lessons to learn
“Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in women, killing seven times more than breast cancer,” notes Dr. Manzo-Silberman.
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Isotretinoin prescribers need better education on emergency contraception
Two-thirds of providers reported receiving no education on emergency contraception, despite relevance to isotretinoin patients.
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New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...