USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation for HBV Screening During Pregnancy
The United States Preventative Service Task Force has issued a statement that reaffirms its 2009 recommendations for screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus.
Women’s Health
Pregnancy-Related Adverse Events Linked to Isotretinoin Persist Despite REMS Implementation
The iPLEDGE program was implemented in 2006.
Trichomonas vaginalis Prevalence in the United States, 2013-2016
Among noninstitutionalized adolescents and adults in the United States between 2013 and 2016, 1.3% tested positive for Trichomonas vaginalis infection.
Blood Lead Level Screening in Children, Pregnant Women: Updated Guidelines From the USPSTF
The USPSTF concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children and pregnant women.
Physicians Weigh In on Wave of Fetal Heartbeat Bills Across the United States
Georgia has been added to the growing list of states, including Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee, that have passed so-called fetal heartbeat bills.
New Title X Rule Threatens Contraceptive Access for American Women
A new rule by the Trump administration may make it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services, despite evidence of the benefits to women, families, and the nation as a whole.
Genetic Variant May Put Some Women at Increased Risk for Contraceptive Failure
A genetic variant may play a major role in why hormonal contraception fails in some women, according to a new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage
Not only is an influenza vaccine during pregnancy safe, it is necessary.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Seen With High-Deductible Health Plans
Low-income women in high-deductible health plans experienced significant delays in time to first breast imaging.
Endocrine Society Objects Changes to Title X Family Planning Program
The Endocrine Society has objected the US Department of Health & Human Services’ update to the Title X Family Planning Program.
