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News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

A photo of abortion advocates rally outside the Supreme Court building in Washington.

U.S. Abortions Have Risen Slightly Since Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

Numbers up in states where abortion remains legal, especially those bordering ban states

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Poor Physical Function Likely the Main Reason for Higher Fracture Risk in T2D

Skeletal characteristics may not be to blame among older women

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Here's Where VP Pick Tim Walz Stands on Healthcare Issues

The Minnesota governor's take on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and more

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Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

New Firearm Injury Numbers; Another Indication for Semaglutide?

Also in TTHealthWatch: bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer

A photo of a person holding the Butterfly IQ+ handheld ultrasonography device.

AI-Powered Device Estimated Gestational Age as Accurately as Sonographers

Tool could be useful in resource-limited settings without expensive ultrasound equipment

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After the End of Roe v. Wade, a New Beginning for Maternity Homes

Every resident learns about parenting and adoption and has the freedom to choose, said one home

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Where Harris' VP Options Stand on Healthcare

A look at the healthcare track records of Shapiro, Kelly, Walz, and Buttigieg

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Senate Probe of Births in Prisons Exposes 'Pervasive Abuse and Mistreatment'

Women shared stories of shackled bellies, giving birth on dirty floors or in the toilet

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Woman Denied Abortion at Kansas Hospital Sues, Alleging Her Life Was Put at Risk

The case has already prompted a federal investigation

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More Women Ending Pregnancies on Their Own, Some With Unsafe Methods

Herbs, drinking alcohol, or hitting themselves in the belly were some of the methods used

A computer rendering of a transparent female body with breast cancer highlighted.

Bilateral Mastectomy Reduces Contralateral Breast Cancer Risk, but Not Mortality

Findings question interpretation that contralateral cases represent a new primary tumor

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Switching to Two-Drug HIV Regimen Just as Effective as Three-Drug Approach

Dolutegravir-based ART also led to less weight gain

A photo of a pregnant woman at the window of a hospital room.

Maternal Obesity Linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

Researchers found a dose-dependent link but causal mechanism remains unclear

TikTok Collected U.S. Users' Views on Abortion, Gun Control, Justice Department Says

Government filed documents late Friday

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AAP Releases Recs for Identifying Ankyloglossia and Its Effects on Breastfeeding

Pediatricians concerned about increase in surgical procedures

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Antiretroviral Abacavir Linked With Cardiovascular Events in REPRIEVE Trial

Clinicians should consider other options for ART, researcher says

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Long-Acting Cabotegravir Appears Safe in Pregnancy

Maternal, neonatal outcomes are similar to background rates, analysis finds

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Gynecology Queries Surged After Barbie Movie Release

But how did the "Barbie effect" impact those searches?

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Twice-Yearly Injection Yields Zero HIV Infections for High-Risk Women in Trial

Questions remain about its affordability, safety in pregnancy, experts say

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The Zombie Law That Threatens Abortion Access

Congress must ensure the Comstock Act does not encroach on reproductive rights

Dr. SCOTUS Will Now See Your Next Patient

Ron Harman King fears our healthcare lies with those in black robes, not white coats

FDA APPROVED norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (Femlyv) over a photo of a woman about to take a tablet.

FDA OKs First Orally Dissolving Birth Control Pill

Opens up options for people who have trouble swallowing

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Two Tests Better Than One for Detecting Anal Cancer in People With HIV

Combination testing also tied to fewer referrals for further diagnostics

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Jon Stewart Pushes VA to Help Veterans Sickened by Post-9/11 Exposure to Uranium

Thousands have reported complex medical conditions, some known to be linked to radiation exposure

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Where Kamala Harris Stands on Key Healthcare Issues

名媛直播 looks at the vice president's views on everything from abortion to Medicare

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Cannabis Use in Pregnancy May Mean Worse Outcomes for Moms

Retrospective study suggests greater risk of preeclampsia, other adverse maternal health outcomes

Nasal Sprays for Respiratory Infections; Paxlovid in COVID Prevention

Also in TTHealthWatch: diabetes in kids after COVID

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'Realistic Chance for Pregnancy' After Stem Cell Transplant, German Study Suggests

77% of pregnancies resulted in live births

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Trans People on Hormone Therapy Don't Mind Potential Cardiovascular Side Effects

Many have already weighed the risks against their improved well-being

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Dementia Risk Reduced for Some Older Breast Cancer Patients on Hormone Therapy

Outcomes varied with age

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Risk of Ovarian Cancer Higher in Women With Endometriosis

Risk was highest in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis and/or ovarian endometriomas

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Biden's COVID; Vance Probed on Abortion; Experts Discuss Trump's Ear Injury

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

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The Supreme Court Did Not Deliver 'Wins' for Reproductive Rights This Term

They simply evaded critical questions about access

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EHR 'Nudge' Cut Low-Value Surgery Rates in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Intervention could help reduce overtreatment

A photo of an empty newborn bed in a hospital.

Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust

Hospitals struggle to keep staff and facilities as births dwindle

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Tuskegee Syphilis Study Whistleblower Peter Buxtun Has Died at Age 86

Buxtun is revered as a hero to public health scholars and ethicists

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Healthcare a Minor Player in Monday Night's GOP Convention Proceedings

But transgender issues, abortion, and COVID all made an appearance

A photo of a female radiologist looking at a monitor displaying a mammogram.

When Better Informed, More Women in Their 40s Want to Hold Off on Mammograms

More than a third of women surveyed found information about overdiagnosis "surprising"

A photo of a newborn undergoing a heel prick screening test.

Newborn Screening Downgrades Prevalence of SMA

The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected

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