10 Women Who Shaped and Advanced Women’s Health
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A PCP’s Guide to Managing Patients at Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer
Hereditary syndromes that increase the risk of breast cancer are not common, but it is critical to recognize and manage…
Age linked to decreased pelvic floor strength
A new study published in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery found that decreased pelvic floor strength after childbirth is…
AHA Guidelines: Time to Revisit Thinking on Pregnancy in Women with Complex Congenital Heart Disease
In a notable twist on conventional wisdom, a new American Heart Association scientific statement on managing pregnancy in patients with complex congenital…
Anti-inflammatory diet could reduce risk of bone loss in women
Anti-inflammatory diets — which tend to be high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains — could boost bone health…
Attending breast cancer screening reduces risk of death by 40 percent
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150603181955.htm
Biden Health Pick Must Tread Carefully on Abortion, Family Planning
Clinics and women’s health advocates want to unwind Trump-era funding cuts and rules that decimated reproductive health providers.
Birth control pills may protect against some cancers for decades
When it comes to oral contraceptives, women often hear about the increased cancer risk they pose. A new study, however,…
BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity
People who seek medical treatment for obesity or an eating disorder do so with the hope their health plan will…
Can Routine Mammograms Hold Clues to Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the #1 cause of death among US women according to the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Heart…
CDC: breastfeeding support improves, but it could be better
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300625.php
CE activity: NPWH Case Studies in OAB
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Cervical Biopsy more efficient, less painful via new method
Physicians evaluate new device to test for cervical cancer. Comparison of Tissue Yield Using Frictional Fabric Brush Versus Sharp Curettage…
CMV virus is way more common than Zika. But expectant mothers don’t know their babies are at risk.
WHEAT RIDGE — When Megan Wiedel was pregnant with her second child, she did just as her doctor told her…
Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness May Help With Menopausal Depression
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/834613
Common Virus Tied to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Women Under 50
A type of herpes virus that infects about half of the U.S. population has been associated with risk factors for…
Detecting women’s cancer with cell phones
Researchers at Louisiana State University are working to turn cell phones into medical diagnostic tools for breast cancer. In the future,…
Detecting women's cancer with cell phones
Researchers at Louisiana State University are working to turn cell phones into medical diagnostic tools for breast cancer. In the future,…
Duke Team Reaches Milestone with Portable Cervical Cancer Screening Device
January was Cervical Health Awareness Month, and this year, that designation held special significance for Nimmi Ramanujam, professor of biomedical engineering and global…
Early antiretroviral therapy could lower risk of HPV contraction and cervical cancer
A study by British and Spanish researchers revealed that early uptake of antiretroviral therapy for women with HIV was associated with lower rates…
Early Use of Triple Drug Cocktail Improves Ovulation in PCOS
Early intervention with a combination of antiandrogen and insulin-sensitizing agents in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may help improve…
Epidemiology of Adnexal Tumors
The determination of the precise frequency of adnexal masses is impossible as some adnexal tumors go undiagnosed. A variety of…
Ethical issues analyzed regarding social media, healthcare
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151119133945.htm
Free CE activity from NPWH – Update: Management of Menopausal and Postmenopausal Symptoms
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Freezing Ovarian Tissue May Be a Promising Fertility Treatment
By 2018, some 76,000 women in the U.S. will freeze their eggs every year to preserve their fertility and increase…
Guide provides overview of key sleep challenges women face
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR®) Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep has developed a guide providing an evidence-based overview of key…
Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals
Hanne Harbison discusses the Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health’s Position Statement on Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals, approved May 2022,…
How dietary factors influence disease risk
Having too much sugar, salt, or fat in your diet can raise your risk for certain diseases. Healthy eating can…
Incontinence may reflect body fat, not just weight
Being overweight or obese is an established risk factor for urinary incontinence, but a recent study indicates that body composition…
Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer
The Inside Knowledge campaign raises awareness of the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Inside Knowledge encourages women to pay attention to their…
Irregular Sleep During Menopause May be Hard for Older Women’s Hearts
The sleep woes that many women suffer during menopause may be more than a nuisance: New research suggests a link…
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Surgery for Endometriosis
Outcomes can be equally good with either procedure Contrary to the common expectation that robotic assistance can improve the outcomes…
Less-Invasive Fibroid Treatment May Be ‘Under-Used’
A minimally invasive procedure for uterine fibroids may be “under-used” in U.S. hospitals, compared with surgery, a new study suggests.…
Medical Therapy for Uterine Fibroids
Medical Therapy for Uterine Fibroids Draws Nearer as Phase 2 Trial Brings Promising Results Women with large uterine fibroids suffer…
Mediterranean diet plus olive oil associated with reduced breast cancer risk
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150914092837.htm
Message from the CEO | February 2021
This past year has been historic. The global pandemic has turned so much of our lives upside down.
More Hot Flashes May Signal CVD Risk
Frequent hot flashes in younger middle-aged women may be a sign of a higher risk of vascular disease, researchers found.…
New Agents, Combinations Showing Durable Benefit in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) pipeline is transforming, experts say, with the potential additions of immunotherapy and PARP inhibitors. These…
New evidence-based guideline for accurate HPV testing in head and neck cancers
The College of American Pathologists has released its newest evidence-based practice guideline, “Human Papillomavirus Testing in Head and Neck Carcinomas,”…
New thinking about urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be tricky in older age. They’re not always as easy to spot or treat as…
No benefit in treating mildly low thyroid function in pregnancy according to NIH study
There appears to be no benefit to treating mildly low thyroid function during pregnancy, according to a study by a…
NPs are a new lifeline for opioid addicts
WASHINGTON—Doctors working on the front lines of the nation’s heroin epidemic may be getting some fresh troops starting in 2017—battle-ready…
NPWH news & updates – December 2019
Message from the CEO You know what they say — go out with a bang! This year’s conference in Savannah…
Obesity May Make Rheumatoid Arthritis Tough to Spot, Track
Blood tests to diagnose and monitor rheumatoid arthritis may be thrown off by obesity in women, a new study suggests.…
Postpartum Hypertension May Occur in Women with Normal Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
An analysis of more than 2,400 women who did not have high blood pressure while pregnant found that approximately 1…
Preview the Dec. 2022 Edition of Women’s Healthcare, a Clinical Journal for NPs
Beth Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Healthcare, a Clinical Journal for NPs, previews the December 2022 edition of the Journal, including…
Promise of PARP Inhibitors for BRCA1/BRCA2 Cancers
For patients with triple-negative breast cancer and BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations, current treatment options may at times be limited; currently, there are…
Remembering Mary Rubin
The NPWH community recently received the sad news of the passing of Mary Rubin, PhD, RNC, WHNP-BC, FAANP, on February 28, 2022.
Research reveals which breast implants pose the greatest risk of implant-associated cancer
Researchers at Macquarie University’s MQ Health have revealed that women implanted with textured breast implants are at a significantly higher…
Researchers provide new insights into age-related female infertility
Researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM) have discovered a possible new explanation for female infertility. Thanks…
Researchers Say Coronavirus Does Not Appear To Pass From Pregnant Women To Infants
TODAY (3/16, Pawlowski) reports researchers in China “followed four pregnant women” with coronavirus in Wuhan “who gave birth to full-term…
Satisfaction, acceptability high with vaginal estradiol softgel capsules
Postmenopausal women with vulvar and vaginal atrophy reported high satisfaction and acceptability with vaginal estradiol softgel capsules compared with previously…
Scientists Seek People with Primary Progressive MS and Other Forms of MS to Study Gut Bacteria
Investigators at the University of California in San Francisco are recruiting people with MS for an international study of the…
Study reveals link between hysterectomy and elevated health risks
A study by the Mayo clinic has discovered a connection between hysterectomy and elevated risks of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic conditions.…
Test Strips For Early Cervical Cancer Detection
Purdue researchers are developing a test strip, similar to the common pregnancy test, to detect cervical cancer and eventually other…
Use of osteoporosis drug with anti-inflammatory medication linked to lower risk of hip fracture
Among older patients using medium to high doses of the anti-inflammatory steroid prednisolone, treatment with the osteoporosis drug alendronate was…
USPSTF: Jury Still Out on Pelvic Exams for Most Gynecologic Conditions
There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against pelvic exams for most gynecologic conditions among asymptomatic women of reproductive…
Vaginal Microbiome in Gynaecological Cancer
The vaginal microbiome is comprised of a plethora of bacterial species (ranging from 20 to 140), with the most abundant…
Why Nurses Are Raging and Quitting After the RaDonda Vaught Verdict
Emma Moore felt cornered. At a community health clinic in Portland, Oregon, the 29-year-old nurse practitioner said she felt…
World’s first ‘menstrual cycle on a chip’ created to develop individualized treatments for women suffering from reproductive problems
The world’s first ‘menstrual cycle on a chip’ could change the future of research into gynecological problems, scientists claim. The…