Nearly One in 10 New Moms Report Postpartum Depression Symptoms
Self-reported rates higher among younger moms, first-time moms, and women with twins
Premature Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Later Dementia
Also, early menopause linked to increased risk for early-onset dementia
HPV-Associated Cancer Incidence Starting to Increase
Cervical cancer incidence plateaued in highest-income counties, increased in lowest-income counties in recent years
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
No improvement seen in representation of Black patients after implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity
6 Percent With Prediabetes Develop Diabetes Within One Year
Diabetes development more likely for those with higher glycemic level, BMI ≥30 kg/m2 and among Black versus White individuals
Adding Ribociclib to Letrozole Prolongs Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer
Reduced risk for death seen with letrozole plus ribociclib versus placebo in postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative disease
Nonantibiotic Prophylaxis Noninferior for Recurrent UTI
Incidence of antibiotic-treated UTI during 12-month treatment period noninferior for methenamine hippurate versus prophylactic antibiotics
History of Spontaneous Abortion Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
History of spontaneous abortion, but not induced abortion, associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies
Risk for Self-Harm Lower During Pregnancy
Women, including those with mental illness, had a lower risk for self-harm during pregnancy; adolescents had highest risk for self-harm in pregnancy
