Tag: Women’s Problems: Misc.
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Muscle Mass Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms in Women at Menopause
Authors say health care providers should consider screening menopausal women without hot flashes for age-related loss of muscle mass
Health Care Costs for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome High in the U.S.
Pregnancy-related and long-term health morbidities attributable to PCOS add to overall economic burden
Women Show Faster Cognitive Decline Than Men
Declines in global cognition and executive function significantly faster for women, despite higher baseline performance
Factors Identified Tied to Resultant Oophorectomy With Ovarian Torsion
Awareness of these factors may promote ovarian-conserving surgery, the authors say
Cirrhosis Cases Rising Among Women in North America
Projected future increases in cirrhosis due to alcohol-related liver disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
AHA: PTSD Tied to Ischemic Heart Disease in Female Veterans
Findings most pronounced in younger women and racial and ethnic minorities
Addition of Radiotherapy for DCIS Cuts Risk for Subsequent Cancer
Risk higher in first five years of follow-up for those treated with breast-conserving surgery alone
Outcomes Worse for Women With MI at 50 Years or Younger
Women less likely to undergo coronary revascularization, receive guideline-directed medical treatment
Reproductive Factors Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women
For composite CVD, twofold link seen for preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth; risk lower with longer breastfeeding
