Women's Health
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Syphilis surge drives USPSTF reaffirmation of early screening for all pregnant women
The prevalence of congenital syphilis was in decline from 2008 to 2012, but then increased by 87% from 2012 to 2016.
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Two approaches lowered opioid use after cesarean deliveries
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More deliveries now include opioid use disorder
Significant increases were seen from 1999 to 2014 in all states studied.
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1 in 7 Zika-exposed babies have at least one health problem related to the virus
New CDC data is the first long-term follow-up on babies with prenatal Zika exposure.
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Medical associations want withdrawal of Title X changes
A number of physician associations are urging the Trump administration to withdraw its proposed changes to the federal Title X planning program....
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Pregnancy and years of reproductive capability linked to dementia risk
CHICAGO – The findings suggest that lifelong estrogen exposure may exert a neuroprotective effect in women.
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Women’s Health Federal Health Data Trends
The number and impact of active-duty and veteran women continue to grow, as do their health care needs.
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Patient Knowledge of and Barriers to Breast, Colon, and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Cross-Sectional Survey of TRICARE Beneficiaries
TRICARE Prime beneficiaries view cancer screening as important for overall health but may need more frequent scheduling reminders, education, and...
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A Brief History of Death Rates Among Women
Researchers find women’s health and death rates have fluctuated over the years due to technologic and medical advances.
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Antiviral Treatment May Not Matter to Mother-Child HBV Transmission
Recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) research proves administering tenofovir disoproxil fumarate before and after pregnancy has little...