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Asthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes

Nov 27, 2019

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- For women with asthma, asthma exacerbation (AE) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for pregnancy complications, adverse perinatal outcom...

Maternal Efavirenz May Up Risk for Microcephaly Among Offspring

Nov 25, 2019

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In utero exposure to efavirenz is associated with an increased risk for microcephaly among children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected, according to a study p...

Hypertension During Pregnancy May Up CV Risk in Middle Age

Nov 22, 2019

FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Hypertension during pregnancy heightens women's cardiovascular risk during middle age, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of the Ame...

Number of Pregnant Women Taking Antidepressants Down

Nov 21, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There has been a significant decrease in the use of antidepressants by pregnant women in Denmark, with consumption falling by more than 33 percent since 201...

Most Infants Susceptible to Measles by 3 Months of Age

Nov 21, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In an elimination setting, most infants are susceptible to measles by age 3 months, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Pediatrics. Michelle S...

Inducing Labor at 41 Weeks May Cut Stillbirth Rates

Nov 21, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In women with a low-risk pregnancy, induction at 41 weeks of gestation may be safer than a wait-and-see approach to 42 weeks, according to a study published...

Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years

Nov 20, 2019

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Cervical cancer screening rates are only about 70 percent among women ages 45 to 65 years, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Preventive Medicin...

Infection Likely Cause of One in Eight Stillbirths

Nov 20, 2019

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most cases of infection-related stillbirth may be due to bacterial pathogens, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. ...

Most Infants, Toddlers Consuming Added Sugars

Nov 20, 2019

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most infants and toddlers consume added sugars in their daily diets, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutriti...

Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Nov 19, 2019

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been approved to treat patients aged 18 years and older with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), the U....

Umbilical Cord Milking May Harm Extremely Preterm Infants

Nov 19, 2019

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In preterm infants born at less than 32 weeks of gestation, there is no significant difference in the rate for the composite outcome of mortality or severe i...

AAP: Emergency Contraception Should be Given to Sexually Active Teens

Nov 19, 2019

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Pediatricians should provide emergency contraception (EC) to teenagers who have had unprotected or underprotected intercourse, according to a policy statemen...

Umbilical Cord Milking May Harm Extremely Preterm Infants

Nov 19, 2019

TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In preterm infants born at less than 32 weeks of gestation, there is no significant difference in the rate for the composite outcome of mortality or severe i...

Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination

Nov 18, 2019

MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The safety of the 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine (9vHPV) has been confirmed, according to two studies published online Nov. 18 in Pediatrics. Tom T....

Exploring Contraception Use Among Women With Rheumatic Diseases

Nov 15, 2019

Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age with rheumatic diseases appears to be low. Efforts are needed to improve contraceptive care and access to reproductive healthcare for these women. ...

Few Women With Chronic Health Issues Use Reliable Birth Control

Nov 14, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- One in three women of reproductive age have a chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy, yet few use...

Few Women With Chronic Health Issues Use Reliable Birth Control

Nov 14, 2019

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- One in three women of reproductive age have a chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy, yet few use...

ACR: Few Serious Infections Seen in Infants Exposed to non-TNFis, Tofacitinib

Nov 13, 2019

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- For offspring of mothers with inflammatory disease, those exposed to tofacitinib or non-tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) biologics in utero have few ...

Caring for Our Women in Uniform: Ensuring Good Mental Health for Women Veterans

Nov 11, 2019

November is filled with various health observances and holidays, including Veterans Day. Celebrated on November 11 since 1938, this national holiday acknowledges military service members who have brav...

CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice

Nov 08, 2019

FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) can predict ovarian cancer in general practice, and elevated CA125 can also indicate an increased risk for nonovarian cancer, accord...

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