December 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 December 2017. This roundup...
Pre-Op Accelerometry Can Assess Cardiopulmonary Fitness
Accelerometry variables correlate with cardiopulmonary exercise variables
Laser Improves QOL for Breast Telangiectasia Due to Radiation
Significant improvements seen in emotional and functional Skindex-16 HR-QOL domains, overall score
ACOG Advocates Cascade Testing for Hereditary Gene Mutations
Ob-gyns should identify eligible patients, offer testing, and assist in decreasing barriers to testing
Folic Acid Lessens Autism Risk for Fetal Anti-Epileptic Exposure
For children exposed to antiepileptic drugs in utero, risk may be mitigated by folic acid supplementation
Pharmaceutical Aids Not Found to Be Helpful for Smoking Cessation
No evidence that varenicline, bupropion, or nicotine replacement increase probability of abstinence
Out-of-Pocket Costs Correlate With Receipt of Cancer Care
Across cancers, higher costs tied to higher rates of oral prescription abandonment, delayed initiation
Effective Treatments Exist for Nausea, Vomiting of Pregnancy
Early treatment can prevent complications; safe, effective treatment available for more severe cases
Psychosocial Risk in Teens Tied to Lasting HIV Vulnerability
High-frequency psychosocial risk trajectory has lasting effect on HIV risk behaviors in adulthood
Urogenital Health Issues Seen in Girls Years After Sexual Abuse
Girls, but not boys, sexually abused in childhood experience health issues up to 12 years later
