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June 2017 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for June 2017. This roundup...
Immediate antiretroviral initiation at HIV diagnosis is associated with greater bone mineral density declines compared with deferred initiation

In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART

After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
Depression is known to be linked to worsening physical health

Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer Caregivers

Identifying signs early on might help protect these individuals, researchers say
Many women at high risk for breast cancer do not take tamoxifen to prevent the disease

Many Women Have Questions, Concerns About Tamoxifen

Study shows that normal symptoms of menopause are often attributed to tamoxifen
Depression

Psychological Risks Higher in Atopic Dermatitis Patients

However, this does not translate into increased use of health care services, suicide
Many older Americans who have difficulty paying for their medications don't seek help in finding more economical options

Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help

Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Teen births in the United States dropped to a record low last year

CDC: Teen Birth Rates, Overall Birth Rates Continue to Drop

Preterm births, however, increased for the second year, increasing 2 percent from 2015 to 2016
For patients undergoing breast reconstruction

Fat Grafting May Improve Outcome in Breast Reconstruction

Fat grafting linked to improvement satisfaction, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being
Whole flaxseed consumption is associated with significant reductions in body weight

Review Links Flaxseed Consumption to Weight Reduction

Significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference following flaxseed consumption
Care should be taken when conveying electronic messages to patients

Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications

Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone