November 2016 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 November 2016. This roundup...
Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits
Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study
Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Can Help Prevent HIV-1 Infection
Findings among healthy, sexually active women from South Africa and Uganda
Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
No Link for Maternal Flu Infection, Increased ASD Risk
Suggestion of increased risk for children whose mothers were vaccinated in their first trimester
Heart-Healthy Habits Should Also Be Promoted to Low-Risk Patients
USPSTF encourages primary care professionals to individualize this counseling
Infant Diagnosed With First Case of Zika-Related Glaucoma
Brazilian baby developed condition after being exposed to virus in womb
Levels of Total, LDL Cholesterol Continue to Fall in the U.S.
Eliminating trans fats from the U.S. diet may be one factor in this healthy trend
Methylation of Gene Panel May Help Predict Breast CA Survival
High cumulative methylation index linked to shorter median progression-free, overall survival
RSNA: No Evidence Moderate Alcohol Intake Aids Heart Health
Researchers find no protective effect against coronary artery disease
