Women's Health
School vaccination program increased HPV coverage for adolescents in France
In France, HPV vaccination at school significantly increased vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 11 to 14 years, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: Rh immunoglobulin shortage requires care in using existing supply
SAN FRANCISCO — In this video exclusive, Sarah Horvath, MD, MSHP, describes the current shortage of Rh immunoglobulin and outlines strategies for ethical use of the limited supply.
Older women have higher probability of surviving to age 90 years with systolic BP control
Attaining systolic BP between 110 mm Hg and 130 mm Hg was associated with higher probability of surviving to 90 years of age among women aged 65 years and older, according to results of a real-world study published in Circulation.
Endovascular therapy outcomes for PAD similar vs. bypass, regardless of sex
Endovascular therapy with stent implantation confers similar outcomes and lower complication rates vs. vascular bypass surgery for symptomatic femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease, regardless of sex, a speaker reported.
Syphilis treatment in pregnancy varies based on demographic, clinical factors
Variations in receiving adequate and timely treatment for syphilis during pregnancy highlight the need to address missed opportunities in syphilis testing and treatment, according to results of a surveillance cohort study.
Novel screening test may improve preeclampsia detection in early pregnancy
A first-trimester algorithm that includes a blood test, ultrasound data and maternal characteristics predicted two-thirds of preterm preeclampsia and three-quarters of early-onset preeclampsia among nulliparous women, researchers reported.
State abortion bans may unequally affect American Indian, Alaska Native, Black women
A greater proportion of American Indian or Alaska Native and Black women of reproductive age live in states with effective abortion bans vs. limited or available access, highlighting possible unequal impact of abortion bans, data show.
USPSTF: Women should be screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40
Women should be screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40 years, according to a new recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Midlife heart health potential risk factor for early cognitive decline in Black women
Less than optimal heart health at midlife was associated with a decline in the mental processing speed of Black women, but not white women, researchers reported.
HHS announces new rule that strengthens privacy protections for reproductive health care
The Biden-Harris administration, through the office for Civil Rights at the HHS, announced a final rule that strengthens privacy protections for lawful reproductive health care under HIPAA.