Slight Increase in Breast Cancer Risk Seen With Progestogen-Only Contraceptives
Increased relative risks noted for current or recent use of oral, injected, implanted, IUD progestogen-only contraceptives
Green Space, Tree Coverage Tied to Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression
Physical activity is plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk
Certain Reproductive Factors Play Causal Role in CVD for Women
Earlier genetically predicted age at first birth increases risk for coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke
Weight Gain, Raised BP Risk Seen for HIV Patients Switching to Dolutegravir
Patients switching from efavirenz to dolutegravir gain more weight at 12 months and have increased risk for hypertension
Prenatal Exposure to Phentermine-Topiramate Lower Under Safety Program
Prevalence of pregnancy and incidence of conception were lower for phentermine-topiramate versus topiramate and other antiobesity meds
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Postpartum Emergency Visits
Postpartum emergency department visits also higher for births at low-volume hospitals, safety-net hospitals
Urothelial Cancer Prediction Model Has High Sensitivity, Specificity
Model, which considers 10 genes from UroAmp uCGP test, had high sensitivity and specificity in two validation cohorts
Benefits of Maternal Immunization Against Group B Strep Explored
Net monetary benefit from group B Streptococcus vaccination estimated to range from $1.1 to $17 billion
Pentagon Study Reveals Higher Cancer Rates Among Pilots, Ground Crews
Pentagon compared cancer cases in nearly 900,000 military members to the general U.S. population
Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
Yet another infant formula maker has recalled some of its product over concerns of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria
