<ѻý>Ob/Gyn Attack Caught on Tape; Antidepressant Recall; Onions Eyed as E. Coli Sourceѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Oct 25, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Reduced Risk of Uterine Fibroidsѻý> GLP-1 receptor agonists may have better protective benefits versus metformin, insulin Oct 24, 2024
<ѻý>Use of Lidocaine During Vaginoscopic Hysteroscopy-Guided Biopsy Reduced Painѻý> The procedure is usually performed without pain control Oct 24, 2024
<ѻý>Prolonged Treatment for Endometriosis May Harm Live Birth Rate in IVFѻý> Interim analysis of small trial raises alarm about using progestins in particular prior to IVF Oct 23, 2024
<ѻý>Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Testsѻý> Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns Oct 23, 2024
<ѻý>Misinformation a Concern of Physician Advocates on Both Sides of the Abortion Issueѻý> Anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups each decry tactics of their opponents Oct 22, 2024
<ѻý>Most Egg Donors Feel Good About Donation, Open to Meeting Kids, Survey Showsѻý> A notable 23.6% said they had concerns about their health or future fertility Oct 22, 2024
<ѻý>'My Womb Isn't My Legacy'ѻý> We must look beyond women's childbearing potential in healthcare and society in general Oct 22, 2024
<ѻý>Prepregnancy Obesity, Eating Disorders Linked to Mental Health Diagnoses in Kidsѻý> Largest effect sizes seen for sleep disorders, social functioning and tic disorders Oct 22, 2024
<ѻý>Embryo Transfer Guidelines Reduced Multiple Births Without Harming Live Birth Rateѻý> Multiple birth rate plummeted after revamped single embryo transfer guidance in 2017 Oct 22, 2024
<ѻý>Novel At-Home Test Diagnoses STIs With 'Lab-Equivalent' Accuracyѻý> But is it ready for prime time? Oct 21, 2024
<ѻý>Hundreds More Infants Died After Dobbs Rulingѻý> Nationwide findings mirror those from research after Texas banned early pregnancy abortion Oct 21, 2024
<ѻý>Preeclampsia Flagged by Common Lab Valuesѻý> Can the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio help with early identification? Oct 20, 2024
<ѻý>Rainfall and Mortality; Identifying Risk for Preeclampsiaѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: HIV-positive kidney donors Oct 19, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Women and Children First -- Or Notѻý> A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health Oct 19, 2024
<ѻý>Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Riskѻý> Absolute risk remains low, however Oct 17, 2024
<ѻý>Three States Renew Effort to Reduce Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristoneѻý> Lawsuit aims to require three in-person doctor visits, bar drug's use after 7 weeks of pregnancy Oct 17, 2024
<ѻý>Chronic Skin Condition Tied to Host of Health Risks for Mother and Childѻý> Risks identified in both the peripartum period and long-term Oct 16, 2024
<ѻý>Want to Lower Preterm Birth Rates? Spend More on Social Programsѻý> Particular benefit seen in Black women Oct 15, 2024
<ѻý>Protein Drivers of Heart Attack Risk Disproportionately Affect Womenѻý> Study suggests mechanistic underpinnings of known sex disparities in MI Oct 14, 2024
<ѻý>Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Tooѻý> Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care Oct 14, 2024
<ѻý>Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesotaѻý> Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign Oct 14, 2024
<ѻý>Weekend Warrior Benefits; Time-Restricted Eating and Metabolic Syndromeѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: menopause hormone therapy in the U.S. Oct 12, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Medical Licensing Exam Scores Sent to Residency Programs After Switch to Pass/Failѻý> Numerical scores from the COMLEX Level 1 mistakenly shared with ob/gyn programs Oct 11, 2024
<ѻý>Study Details Perinatal Risks of Blood Cancers Diagnosed in Pregnancyѻý> Likelihood of severe maternal morbidity more than 20 times higher versus the general population Oct 11, 2024
<ѻý>The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substancesѻý> Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women Oct 08, 2024
<ѻý>Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?ѻý> Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines Oct 07, 2024
<ѻý>Hormonal Contraception Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Carriersѻý> Higher risk for ever use, increasing duration of use but no increase in BRCA2 carriers Oct 07, 2024
<ѻý>Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortionѻý> California AG suing hospital for allegedly violating state laws Oct 07, 2024
<ѻý>Women Should Not Have to 'Just Deal With' Gynecological Painѻý> Expectation setting and open discussions are key Oct 05, 2024
<ѻý>Ob/Gyn Applications Stable in First Year of Independent Residency Systemѻý> The number of applicants is strong, but are applicants still applying to too many programs? Oct 03, 2024
<ѻý>Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixedѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Oct 03, 2024
<ѻý>Can HPV Self-Tests Truly Replace Pap Smears?ѻý> Many patients may prefer a self-collected swab over a speculum Oct 02, 2024
<ѻý>Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ARTѻý> But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations? Sep 30, 2024
<ѻý>The Disease of Nine Months: Caring for Women Before and After Roeѻý> An excerpt from Hern's new book, Abortion in the Age of Reason Sep 30, 2024
<ѻý>IG Live September 27: Court Adjourned, Healthcare Overturnedѻý> Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare Sep 25, 2024
<ѻý>Ob/Gyn Accused of Catfishing Womenѻý> Ethicists weigh in on whether actions taken a decade ago are relevant today Sep 25, 2024
<ѻý>An Action Plan for Hypertension in Pregnancyѻý> The prevalence is unacceptably high, especially in Black women Sep 24, 2024
<ѻý>Younger Patients Have More Regrets About Hysterectomyѻý> Survey indicates persistent pain and re-intervention may play a role Sep 23, 2024
<ѻý>EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicalsѻý> And a watchdog found they were retaliated against Sep 22, 2024