Dexamethasone Studied for Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Results of dose-finding study suggest dexamethasone is safe for use at a dosage of 1.8 mg daily for five days per menstrual cycle
Global Numbers of Suicide Deaths on the Rise
From 1990 to 2019, decrease in age-specific suicide rates offset by population growth and aging to increase numbers of suicide deaths
Model Predicts False-Positives in Breast Cancer MRI Screen
Full prediction model could prevent 45.5 percent of false-positive recalls, 21.3 percent of benign biopsies for those with extremely dense breasts
2011 to 2019 Saw Rates of GDM Increase Across Race, Ethnicity
Highest gestational diabetes rates were seen in Asian/Indian participants; Puerto Ricans had highest rate among Hispanic/Latinas
Greater Height Loss in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk for Death in Women
Findings driven by cause-specific mortality, including cardiovascular-related mortality
Exposure to Prenatal Antipsychotics Seems Safe
No increased risk seen for ADHD, ASD, small for gestational age with prenatal antipsychotics exposure
Uninsurance Rates Up for Low-Income Adults During Pandemic
Medicaid expansion linked to protection against the increase in uninsurance among Black, Latinx individuals
Handling of Secondary Genetic Findings in Research Examined
When given more information, almost half of research participants who initially refused opted to accept secondary genetic findings
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Health Coaching + Change in Early-Life Care Benefits Babies, Moms
Findings show reduced infant overweight and increased receipt of maternal postpartum care among low-income dyads