In case you missed it: Sept 5 to Sept 9
Take a look back at the week's news.
Using medical marijuana for chronic pain could compromise cardiovascular health
An analysis of Danish national register data suggests patients using medical cannabis for pain had a 64% greater risk of arrhythmias than their unexposed counterparts.
Updates on emergency contraception
Nearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended.
Researchers interview transgender and gender expansive individuals regarding genitourinary health issues
"Our goal is to understand the lived experiences of people on gender-affirming hormonal therapy, as it relates to their urinary and sexual health,” said first author Paige De Rosa, MD, urology resident at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Finerenone's impact on mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
New research indicates the medication has cardioprotective properties.
Improving contraceptive care for marginalized populations
Consider the needs of marginalized patients to promote equity.
Chemoattractants in fetal membranes enhance leukocyte migration near term pregnancy
November 22nd 2024A recent study highlights the release of chemoattractants from human fetal membranes at term, driving leukocyte activation and migration, with implications for labor and postpartum recovery.
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Reproductive genetic carrier screening: A tool for reproductive decision-making
November 22nd 2024A new study highlights the efficacy of couple-based reproductive genetic carrier screening in improving reproductive decisions and outcomes, emphasizing its growing availability and acceptance among diverse populations.
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Early preterm birth risk linked to low PlGF levels during pregnancy screening
November 20th 2024New research highlights that low levels of placental growth factor during mid-pregnancy screening can effectively predict early preterm birth, offering a potential tool to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
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