Latest OBGYN &Women's Health News
Program in Peds Rheumatology Clinic Ups Education on Teratogenic Rx
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A series of interventions introduced through a quality improvement project can increase the frequency of both teratogen education and urine pregnancy screening in patients taking teratogenic medications for rheumatic disease, according to a study published online March 5 in Pediatrics.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a greater long-term risk for stroke that is reduced by aspirin use, according to a study recently published in Neurology.
Poll: Many Older Adults Report Feeling Lonely, Isolated
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Many older adults, especially those with health issues, report feeling lonely and isolated, according to the results of the National Poll on Healthy Aging, published on March 4.
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Recommending pneumococcal vaccination for all 50-year-olds prevents the most disease in underserved minorities and the general population, but the cost exceeds $250,000 per quality-adjusted life-year gained, according to a study published online March 4 in Vaccine.
Lower Cognitive Functioning During 60s Linked to Subsequent Stroke Risk
Polypharmacy of Prescription Medications Increased for U.S. Older Adults
Nearly 1 in 10 Older Adults Used Cannabis in the Past Year
Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
U.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease
Mental Health Concerns Increasingly Addressed at Primary Care Visits