Latest OBGYN &Women's Health News
Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations appear to be associated with high blood glucose levels in women, according to a study recently published online in Menopause.
Cardiovascular Risk Increased During Gender Transition
by modernClinician Editorial Team
People receiving hormone therapy during gender transition have an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Circulation.
Primary Care Providers Can Improve Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Screening for diabetic retinopathy in primary care settings has the potential to reach most U.S. adults with diabetes, according to a brief report published online Jan. 31 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Among postmenopausal women, consumption of artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk for stroke, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in Stroke.
Lower Cognitive Functioning During 60s Linked to Subsequent Stroke Risk
Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehab Beneficial for Coronary Heart Disease
Eating More Ultraprocessed Foods Heightens Risk for Chronic Diseases
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke, Odds of Admission
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
Mental Health Concerns Increasingly Addressed at Primary Care Visits
U.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease