Search results for "Women's Health"
Physical activity in women may reduce risk for some fractures over time
An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that total physical activity in postmenopausal women was inversely associated with risk of total and hip fracture but positively associated with risk of knee fracture over 14 years of follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/2.htm
29 Oct 2019
Easing screens for intimate partner violence
Internists can be leaders in addressing intimate partner violence, a problem for which effective screening tools and interventions are available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/easing-screens-for-intimate-partner-violence.htm
1 Oct 2020
WPSI extending public comment period on preventing obesity in midlife women
The Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) is collecting comments on a new topic, preventing obesity in midlife women, until Aug. 10.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/21/6.htm
21 Jul 2020
Beta-blockers appear safe during the first trimester of pregnancy, study finds
The drugs were not associated with a significant risk for birth defects in a cohort study of Nordic and American populations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/16/2.htm
16 Oct 2018
Making more sense of breast density
Internists are constantly pressed for time during visits, so when discussing breast density, a couple of quick talking points can help alleviate anxiety.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/making-more-sense-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020
Use of newer combined hormonal contraceptives may be associated with reduced ovarian cancer risk
The risk reduction was greater with increasing duration of use and persisted for several years after discontinuation, although there was no observed effect with use of progestogen-only products.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2018
Primary care's role in COVID-19 vaccination
Patients report that they trust their primary care practitioner the most, because a physician can address their problems in a real, personal way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/primary-cares-role-in-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Apr 2021
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy associated with increased rates of later CVD
Women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia during their first pregnancy were more likely to develop risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with the relative risk for chronic hypertension strongest within five years after a first birth.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/03/2.htm
3 Jul 2018
Reviews find little to no evidence of adverse health effects from meat consumption
Researchers conducted five separate reviews looking for associations between meat consumption and outcomes, including mortality and cancer incidence, and produced a guideline based on their findings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2019
Making space for preconception counseling in primary care
Internists have an obligation to provide care that aligns with patients' reproductive goals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/making-space-for-preconception-counseling-in-primary-care.htm
1 May 2020