Grilled Meat, Chicken Ups Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in U.S. Adults
Using open flames or high temps to cook red meat, chicken both linked to higher risk of T2DM
Risk of Breast CA May Be Higher in Women With Schizophrenia
Findings based on a meta-analysis that showed significant study heterogeneity
American College of Cardiology, March 10-12
The American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
Zika-Tied Birth Defects in 7 Percent of Infected Pregnant Women
Defects occurred more frequently when Zika virus infection occurred in the first trimester
Vaginal Birth Tied to Later Lack of Pelvic Organ Support
Width of genital hiatus independently predicts worse support five years after vaginal delivery
Depression Seen in One in 20 Childbearing-Aged Women
Yet, antidepressant use is low in those with minor and major depression
Bundled Intervention May Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Intervention included QI training, provider prompts, communication training, performance feedback
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptions; more common with generic drugs
Too Few Early Breast CA Patients Given Formal Genetic Counseling
43.5% of women with early-stage breast cancer with indications for risk evaluation get counseling
High Midlife Cardio Fitness May Ward Off Dementia in Women
Research shows high fitness at midlife delayed age of dementia onset by almost 10 years
