Psychological, Biological Responses to Social Stressors ID’d in Hormonal Contraceptive Users
Increases in glucocorticoids in response to the Trier Social Stress Test were common for women using hormonal contraceptives
Radon Exposure Linked to CHIP Risk for Women With Ischemic Stroke
Higher estimated risk for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential seen for those with ischemic but not hemorrhagic stroke
Placental Swabs Yield Highest Number of Potential Pathogens
37 percent of placental swabs yielded potential pathogens compared with 2 percent of blood cultures
Most Women Say Clinicians Have Conversations About Breast Density
However, variation seen by race, ethnicity, and health literacy
Use of Cryopreserved Oocytes Increased With Poor Ovarian Response
Having fewer than five oocytes vitrified associated with increased odds of utilizing oocytes
Gold Standard Lacking for Measuring Respectful Maternity Care
Twelve tools validated to measure respectful maternity care; no single tool stands out as the best measure
Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Spanish Speakers Receiving Radiation
Increasing distress also seen with increased housing and food insecurity among women with breast cancer
Personalized Protocol Cuts Opioid Prescribing After C-Section
Personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after C-section reduced total MMEs, without need for readmission, rescue opioids
Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Home Health Care
Findings seen despite similar hospital discharge readiness scores as White patients
Placental Group B Strep Tied to Neonatal Unit Admission in Infants Born at Term
Increased rates of admission seen with probable but culture-negative sepsis and with culture-positive proven GBS sepsis
