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Short people may be more likely to have coronary artery disease

Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature

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Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
Candy twists can be used as an alternative to glucola beverage in gestational diabetes mellitus screening

Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening

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Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Topiramate (Topamax) used for migraine headaches has been linked to increased odds of eating disorders in some teens. The report was published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Migraine Medication Linked to Eating Disorders in Teens

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Case reports don't prove the medicine caused problems, however
The quality and completeness of Internet information about cesarean sections is poor

Websites Offer Poor Information About C-Section

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Findings based on assessment of Brazilian sites, which often fail to mention risks
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

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Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
The use of long-acting

CDC: Long-Acting Contraceptive Use Rising Among U.S. Teens

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U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe options
An Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve attitudes among nulliparous women with severe fear of childbirth

Internet-Based CBT Helps Women With Fear of Childbirth

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After therapy, women have more realistic attitude toward childbirth, more self-confidence
Black women are much less likely to report suffering from depression than white women

Less Depression Reported by Black Women

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Where women live also appears to affect mental health disorder rates
The risk of breast and ovarian cancer varies with the type and location of BRCA1/2 mutations

Breast, Ovarian CA Risk Varies With BRCA Mutation Location

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Nonsense-mediated decay mutations linked to differential breast or ovarian cancer risk