OBGYN and Women's Health
Home OBGYN and Women's Health
Basal Insulin Analogues Similar for Glucose Lowering
Slight differences in risk for nocturnal hypoglycemia or weight gain exist
ASN: Insufficient Sleep Might Increase Risk of Kidney Disease
Five hours or less a night linked to reduced organ function in women
Lithium’s Risk to Fetus May Be Lower Than Previously Thought
Increased risk of cardiac defects seen, but magnitude of effect smaller than previously postulated
Fx Risk Should Be Monitored in Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday
Lower femoral neck bone mineral density and T scores for fracture versus non-fracture group
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening
Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
Smoking Imposes Heavy Burden on Global Economy
Tobacco-related diseases caused 12 percent of deaths among smokers aged 30 to 69 in 2012
Depression Seen in One in 20 Childbearing-Aged Women
Yet, antidepressant use is low in those with minor and major depression
Paternal Age in the United States Is Rising
Average age of fathers of newborns has risen to 31, researchers say
Apple HealthKit App Facilitates Doctor-Patient Communication
Collaborations with EHR systems, hospitals, and health plans allows greater access to medical records
