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HealthDay 03 July at 02.50 PM

Many Teen Girls Seeking Care in the ED at High Risk for Pregnancy

Sexually active adolescents seeking care in the emergency department have a high risk for pregnancy, and the emergency department may provide a feasible environment to offer contraception counseling, according to a study published online June 28 in JAMA Network Open.Hannah Canter, M.D., from Oregon Health and Science University i

HealthDay 03 July at 01.58 PM

Perinatal Suicide Tied to Intimate Partner Problems, Depression, Substance Use

Perinatal suicide is often associated with intimate partner problems (IPPs) and behavioral health issues, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open.Kara Zivin, Ph.D., from Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, and colleagues used data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (2003 through 2021) to

HealthDay 28 June at 11.51 AM

CDC Advises Updated COVID Vaccine for Everyone Over 6 Months of Age

As a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines when they become available this fall.The recommendation was issued Thurs

HealthDay 27 June at 12.09 PM

Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho, For Now

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, for now, emergency abortions be allowed in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk.Importantly, the opinion issued Thursday only dismissed the case on procedural grounds, sta

HealthDay 27 June at 11.14 AM

Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll Finds

Many sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.About a third of Americans (34%) falsely believe sexually transmitted infections (<a href="https://www.healthday.com/a-to-z-health/infectious-diseases/most-common-st

HealthDay 26 June at 09.36 PM

Echocardiogram Can ID Women With Preeclampsia at Risk for Future HTN

Echocardiography during pregnancy or early postpartum can assist in identifying women with preeclampsia at greater risk of future hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Society of Echocardiography's 35th Annual Scientific Sessions, held from June 14 to 16 in Portland, Oregon.Anushree Puttur, M.D., from Allegheny General

HealthDay 25 June at 09.40 PM

Concerns of Listeria Contamination Prompt Nationwide Ice Cream Recall

Multiple brands of ice cream are being recalled by the maker, Totally Cool Inc., due to concerns over Listeria contamination.The full list of brands and recalled products can be found online, but include multiple products by Friendly's, Abylin's Frozen, some Hershey's i

HealthDay 25 June at 03.04 PM

ADHD Meds May Help Control Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

Psychostimulants may help opioid use disorder (OUD) outcomes in pregnant women, according to a study published online June 11 in&nbsp;Nature Mental Health.Kevin Y. Xu, M.D.,&nbsp;M.P.H., from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and colleagues used U.S. multistate administrative data to examine the risks and benef

HealthDay 19 June at 12.01 PM

Deadly Strep Bacteria Is Spreading in Japan

A deadly bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is spreading across Japan, officials in that country report.In March, Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases issued its first warning&nbs

HealthDay 17 June at 04.12 PM

2008 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Chronic HTN in Pregnancy

For pregnant individuals, the prevalence of chronic hypertension more than doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to a study published online June 17 in Hypertension.Stephanie A. Leonard, Ph.D., from the Stanford University School of Medicine in California, and colleagues analyzed commercial insurance claims from 2007 to 2021 and asse

HealthDay 13 June at 03.30 PM

Supreme Court Rejects Case That Would Have Curbed Access to Abortion Drug

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a case that aimed to curb access to the controversial abortion drug mifepristone, saying the plaintiffs who brought the case to the court had no legal standing to do so.In a unanimous vote, the nine judges <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/op

Evalytics 23 April at 07.33 PM

Pregnancy accelerates biological aging in a healthy, young adult population

Columbia University research suggests pregnancy accelerates biological aging in women, based on a study in the Philippines. More pregnancies correlate with greater aging effects, uniquely observed in women, not men. The findings emphasize the need for support and understanding of the long-term health implications for young mothers.

Evalytics 15 April at 05.09 PM

Some hospitals are changing their response when babies are born exposed to drugs

Kirsten Puccio faced child welfare reporting due to her methadone treatment in pregnancy. Mass General Brigham's new policy focuses on actual harm, not just substance exposure. Initiatives like M.I.R.A.C.L.E. Mamas support mothers in recovery amidst changing testing and reporting practices.

Evalytics 15 April at 05.02 PM

US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?

The article discusses a measles outbreak in Chicago, with over 1,200 cases reported since November. Health officials are urging vaccination to contain the spread, particularly among children and pregnant women. The outbreak highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent resurgence of preventable diseases.

Evalytics 15 April at 07.15 AM

Arizona’s abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it’s still legal

Following the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law criminalizing most abortions, healthcare providers anticipate a surge in demand for abortion services across the Southwest and West. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, seeing nearly 700 patients from Arizona since Roe v. Wade's overturning, expects an increase in calls as patients seek care out of state. Native Americans,

HealthDay 31 January at 10.49 PM

Vegan Diet During Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight

Women adhering to vegan diets during pregnancy have offspring with lower mean birth weight than omnivorous mothers, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in&nbsp;Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.Signe Hedegaard, M.D., from the&nbsp;Juliane Marie Centre at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and colleagues ex

HealthDay 25 January at 04.44 PM

Congenital Malformation Risk Lower With Buprenorphine Versus Methadone

The risk for congenital malformations is lower in association with buprenorphine versus methadone for opioid use disorder in pregnancy, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Elizabeth A. Suarez, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues compa

HealthDay 24 January at 11.57 PM

Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination May Reduce Neonatal Respiratory Distress

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination is associated with reduced frequency of neonatal respiratory distress (RD), according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Nature Communications.Olivia M. Man, from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined the association between matern

HealthDay 23 January at 09.27 PM

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy Safe for Infant Neurodevelopment

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy seems safe in terms of neurodevelopment through 18 months of age, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Pediatrics.Eleni G. Jaswa, M.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study, Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy During

HealthDay 19 January at 05.03 PM

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake More Likely in Pregnancy if Receiving Other Vaccines

Pregnant patients are more likely to accept COVID-19 vaccination if they receive other routine vaccines during pregnancy, according to a study published in the December issue of the&nbsp;Journal of Infection.Laura Ha, M.D., from Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined the association between acceptance of tet

HealthDay 11 January at 06.02 PM

Low-Dose Calcium Noninferior for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Low-dose calcium supplementation is noninferior to high-dose supplementation for reducing the risk of preeclampsia, according to a study published in the Jan. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Pratibha Dwarkanath, Ph.D., from St. John's Research Institute in Bangalore, India, and colleagues conducted two independent rand

HealthDay 10 January at 12.01 AM

Racial Disparities Persist in General Anesthesia Rates for C-Section

Racial disparities in the rates of general anesthesia use persist among patients undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Network Open.Caroline Leigh Thomas, M.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center, and colleagues examined the differences in general anesthesia use for cesarean delive

HealthDay 05 January at 04.57 PM

Preconception Psychological Stress Linked to Abnormal Glucose Levels

For women attending a fertility center, preconception perceived psychological stress is positively associated with abnormal glucose levels during pregnancy, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospita

HealthDay 05 January at 04.44 PM

Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development

Prenatal acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with poorer early language development, especially among male offspring, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Pediatric Research.Megan L. Woodbury, Ph.D., from the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

HealthDay 04 January at 04.11 PM

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Does Not Affect Severe Pneumonia Risk in Infants

An intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants, according to a study published in the Jan. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Noting that household air pollution is a risk

HealthDay 04 January at 04.09 PM

Many Women Have Marginal, Low Vitamin Levels Preconception

Many women appear to have marginal or low concentrations of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12, or vitamin D during preconception, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in&nbsp;PLOS Medicine.Keith M. Godfrey, Ph.D., from University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined longitudinal patterns of maternal vitam

HealthDay 03 January at 10.51 PM

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Does Not Reduce Stunted Growth in Infants

An intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not reduce the risk for stunted growth in infants, according to a study published in the Jan. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Noting that household air pollution is associated wit

HealthDay 27 December at 10.18 PM

Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy

After accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Psychiatry.Lin-Chieh Meng, from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, and colleagues quantified the risk for miscarriage associated with

HealthDay 26 December at 10.31 PM

Mental Health Symptoms Common in Black Individuals During Pregnancy

Black individuals experience high levels of comorbid mental health distress during pregnancy, according to a study published in the December issue of The&nbsp;Nurse Practitioner.Susan Gennaro, Ph.D., R.N., from the William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and colleagues examined t

HealthDay 23 December at 06.29 PM

Prenatal Exposure to Non-Tailpipe Air Emissions Tied to Autism in Offspring

Prenatal exposure to non-tailpipe air pollution emissions is associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children, according to a study published in the January issue of Environment International.Md Mostafijur Rahman, Ph.D., from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and colleagues examined a

HealthDay 19 December at 11.07 PM

Pregnant Teens Increasingly Using E-Cigarettes

Pregnant adolescents in the United States are increasingly using electronic cigarettes, but use during late pregnancy is not significantly associated with an increased risk for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) birth, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Xiaozhong Wen, M.D., Ph.D., from the State Univer

HealthDay 19 December at 04.39 PM

Inflammatory-Related Perinatal Factors Tied to Later Childhood Dysregulation

Maternal inflammation risk factors during pregnancy may be associated with later dysregulation in children, according to a study published online in the December issue of the&nbsp;Journal of the American Academy of Child &amp; Adolescent Psychiatry.Jean A. Frazier, M.D., from UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, and colleagues exami

HealthDay 19 December at 04.18 PM

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 5 to 9

The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium was held from Dec. 5 to 9 in San Antonio, with attendees including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, researchers, and other health care professionals. The conference highlighted recent advances in the risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer, and presentations focused on emerging tr

HealthDay 19 December at 04.59 AM

In Utero Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Infant Neurodevelopmental Delays

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is significantly associated with delays in neurodevelopment, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.Ping Shih, from the National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, and colleagues evaluated the association between ambient particulate matter

HealthDay 13 December at 12.02 AM

Maternal Cannabis Use Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Maternal cannabis use is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes known to be related to placental dysfunction, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Torri D. Metz, M.D., from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, and colleagues examined the association betwe

HealthDay 12 December at 04.31 PM

Metformin Added to Insulin Not Beneficial for T2D in Pregnancy

For pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Kim A. Boggess, M.D., from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and coll

Evalytics 11 December at 02.43 PM

Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion

A pregnant woman in Kentucky is suing to overturn the state's 15-week abortion ban, citing a violation of her constitutional right to abortion. This case adds to the ongoing legal battle over abortion rights in the U.S. amid growing state-level restrictions.

HealthDay 08 December at 05.06 PM

SABCS: 22 Percent of Young BRCA Carriers Conceive After Breast Cancer

Twenty-two percent of young BRCA carriers conceive within 10 years after diagnosis of breast cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held from Dec. 5 to 9 in San Antonio.Matteo Lambertini, M.D., from t

HealthDay 08 December at 05.01 PM

In Utero Exposure to Cannabis Tied to Worse Neonatal Outcomes

In utero cannabis exposure is associated with an increased likelihood of adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in the&nbsp;American Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology.Lyndsay A. Avalos, Ph.D., from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Oakland, and colleagues examined associations between in uter

HealthDay 07 December at 05.04 PM

SABCS: Positive Outcomes Seen When Pausing Endocrine Therapy to Become Pregnant

Among patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who paused endocrine therapy (ET) to become pregnant, fertility preservation and/or assisted reproductive technologies (ART) do not adversely affect three-year cancer recurrence rates, according to a study presented at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held from Dec. 5 to 9 in S

HealthDay 07 December at 05.02 PM

CDC: Admission Rate to ICU 1.8 Per 1,000 Live Births for Mothers

For mothers delivering live-born infants in 2020 to 2022, the admission rate to an intensive care unit (ICU) was 1.8 per 1,000 live births, according to a December data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.Isabelle Horon, Dr.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statist

HealthDay 06 December at 04.14 PM

2018 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pregnancy-Linked Drug OD Mortality Ratios

From 2018 to 2021, pregnancy-associated overdose mortality ratios increased consistently for women aged 10 to 44 years, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry.Beth Han, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional, exploratory st

HealthDay 04 December at 10.21 PM

National Coalition of STD Directors Warns of Bicillin L-A Shortage

In a survey from the National Coalition of STD Directors conducted in early November, 46 percent of sexual health clinics said they had tried to order Bicillin L-A only to find that it was unavailable. This comes as syphilis cases surge across America.Early in November, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a href="https://www.heal

HealthDay 04 December at 05.02 PM

Maternal Depressive Symptoms Linked to Slower Fetal Growth

Maternal depressive symptoms are associated with slower fetal growth rate in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open.Lu Zhang, M.P.H., from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, and colleagues conducted a prospective multicenter birth cohort study to examin

HealthDay 28 November at 04.42 PM

Impacts of Gestational Weight Gain Seen 50+ Years Later

Gestational weight gain might have implications that extend beyond the pregnancy window to long-term health, according to a study published in the Nov. 18 issue of&nbsp;The Lancet.Stefanie N. Hinkle, Ph.D., from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues assessed whether gestationa

HealthDay 27 November at 10.55 PM

American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 10-15

The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held this year from Nov. 10 to 15 in San Diego, and attendees included rheumatology specialists, physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis as well as o

HealthDay 27 November at 04.51 PM

American Heart Association, Nov. 11-13

The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held this year from Nov. 11 to 13 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including cardiovascular specialists, surgeons, and nurses as well as other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the lates

HealthDay 15 November at 11.02 PM

Opioid Rx Down, but Overdoses and Deaths Up, AMA Report Shows

Opioid prescribing by physicians and other health professionals has decreased for the 13th consecutive year, down nearly 50 percent since 2012, while overdoses and deaths related to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, xylazine, and other synthetic substances continue to increase, according to the&nbsp;Overdose Epidemic Report 2023, released by

HealthDay 13 November at 05.02 PM

ACR: Incidence of Atrioventricular Block Increased With High Levels of Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies

High levels of anti-SSA/Ro antibodies are associated with an increased incidence of fetal atrioventricular block (AVB), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology to coincide with the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from Nov. 10 to 15 in San Diego.Jill P. Buyon, M.D., from

HealthDay 13 November at 04.37 PM

FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus

The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who have an increased risk for exposure to the virus.Chikungunya is an emerging global health threat, with at least 5 million cases of chikungunya virus

HealthDay 13 November at 04.27 PM

3,761 Cases of Congenital Syphilis Reported in U.S. in 2022

In 2022, there were 3,761 cases of congenital syphilis, including 231 still births and 51 infant deaths, with lack of timely testing and adequate treatment during pregnancy contributing to most cases, according to a Vital Signs report published in the Nov. 7 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidi

HealthDay 07 November at 11.40 PM

American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 20-25

The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastr

HealthDay 30 October at 09.22 PM

Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 11-15

The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the d

HealthDay 26 October at 03.50 PM

ACG: Prophylactic Low-Dose Aspirin in Pregnancy Does Not Increase IBD Activity

Findings seen among pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease