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Top in endocrinology: PFAS linked to offspring BMI; SGLT2 inhibitors may lower cancer risk
A recent study found an increased risk for overweight and obesity in the offspring of women exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy.
SLEEP highlights for PCPs: Effects of alcohol before bed; restless legs syndrome treatment
Last week, thousands of health care professionals gathered at the annual SLEEP meeting for the latest updates on sleep medicine.
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of PFAS more likely to have children with high BMI
Women exposed to higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy have children with higher BMI z scores and greater risks for overweight or obesity at age 2 to 5 years, according to study data.
More extended health insurance coverage may increase postpartum visits, limit readmissions
More comprehensive health insurance coverage may be associated with greater postpartum visit attendance and fewer preventable hospital readmissions and ED visits, according to a systematic review published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: Updates in health IT
SAN DIEGO — In this video, Ross W. Hilliard, MD, FACP, discusses highlights from a session on health IT, including the use of reporting tools within electronic health records and regulatory changes related to EHRs.
Anabolic bone-forming agents may not increase risk of primary bone cancer
LAS VEGAS — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed patients who were prescribed anabolic bone-forming medications were not at increased risk for developing primary bone neoplasm.
5 women at forefront of oncology digital space
Today marks International Women’s Day.
World Cancer Day: Oncology leaders share practical advice to ‘close the care gap’
World Cancer Day will be observed Feb. 4.
Pharmacists help keep patients with opioid use disorder engaged in care
Pharmacy-based care was associated with higher rates of retention in opioid use disorder treatment compared with usual care, a pilot study in the New England Journal of Medicine found.