USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation Against Genital Herpes Screening
Based on the evidence, the USPSTF continues to recommend against screening of asymptomatic adults and adolescents
Link Found Between Maternal HIV Status and Inflammation in Pregnancy
Distinct profile of inflammation/immune activation during pregnancy may negatively influence child growth
Phthalate Exposure May Increase Diabetes Risk in Women
Increased incidence of diabetes seen with exposure to certain phthalates for White, but not Black or Asian, women
Practicing Physicians Saw Excess Mortality During COVID-19 Pandemic
However, physicians had substantially lower excess mortality than the general U.S. population
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally
Lawsuit alleges that the FDA should not have used an accelerated review process for mifepristone
CDC: Teen Girls Experiencing Increasing Levels of Sadness
Almost 60 percent of girls, almost 70 percent of LBGQ+ students experienced feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness in past year
ChatGPT Scores Close to Passing U.S. Medical Licensing Exams
ChatGPT performs at or near the passing threshold of 60 percent accuracy without specialized training
Exercise in Middle-Age Not Linked to Pelvic Floor Disorders
However, likelihood of urge urinary incontinence increased with early adulthood history of competitive sports
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Beneficial for Cutting Antibiotic Use
Reduction in antibiotic consumption in association with ASPs also seen in pediatric hospitals, for WHO Watch group antibiotics
Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna
Based on the unpredictable spikes revealed in the tests, Consumer Reports said pregnant women and young children should avoid canned tuna