Number of early elective deliveries fall slightly, but more work needed
A survey from the Leapfrog Group released on Jan. 25 found that 39% of hospitals had an elective newborn delivery rate of 5% or…
Women’s Health
Vaginal progesterone in women with short cervix may decrease preterm delivery
According to a meta-analysis published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, using vaginal progesterone in “asymptomatic women with a sonographic short cervix”…
CDC survey finds sexual violence and stalking is ‘widespread public health problem’ in the U.S.
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3% and 1 in 71…
Women report more negative emotional impact from diabetes than men
A survey from Rite Aid and WebMD found that compared to men, women report that diabetes had a greater negative impact on their emotional…
Test helps identify preeclampsia women at risk for imminent delivery
A study has shown that soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1)/placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio, already used for assessing preeclampsia, helps identify women with the…
Increased risk of congenital anomalies in offspring of nurses working in certain areas
A study of 22,611 nurses found an increased risk of congenital anomalies in the “singleton offspring” of nurses employed in operating rooms, pediatric nursing…
FDA podcast addresses dangers of long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a podcast explaining how long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy may be associated…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital, which may not…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ transplant. Adverse…
FDA updates safety data for silicone gel-filled breast implants
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used as intended.”…
Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery
Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis of 307,124…
Number of early elective deliveries fall slightly, but more work needed
A survey from the Leapfrog Group released on Jan. 25 found that 39% of hospitals had an elective newborn delivery rate of…
Vaginal progesterone in women with short cervix may decrease preterm delivery
According to a meta-analysis published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, using vaginal progesterone in “asymptomatic women with a sonographic…
CDC survey finds sexual violence and stalking is ‘widespread public health problem’ in the U.S.
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3% and 1…
Women report more negative emotional impact from diabetes than men
A survey from Rite Aid and WebMD found that compared to men, women report that diabetes had a greater negative impact on…
Test helps identify preeclampsia women at risk for imminent delivery
A study has shown that soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1)/placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio, already used for assessing preeclampsia, helps identify women…
Increased risk of congenital anomalies in offspring of nurses working in certain areas
A study of 22,611 nurses found an increased risk of congenital anomalies in the “singleton offspring” of nurses employed in operating rooms,…
FDA podcast addresses dangers of long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a podcast explaining how long-term, high dosage use of Diflucan during pregnancy may…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital, which…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ…
FDA updates safety data for silicone gel-filled breast implants
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used…
Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery
Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis…
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