Women's health
Planned Delivery Reduces Maternal Morbidity in Preeclampsia

Planned birth in cases of preeclampsia may decrease the risk of maternal morbidity, highlighting the importance of proactive management strategies to optimize outcomes for both mothers and infants in high-risk pregnancies.

December 2022

Maternal Mortality Linked to COVID-19 in Latin Ame
Maternal Mortality Linked to COVID-19 in Latin America

A multi-country collaborative database reveals a link between maternal mortality and COVID-19 in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of maternal health services and infection prevention measures during the pandemic.

December 2022

Gender Disparities in Cardiogenic Shock Treatment:
Gender Disparities in Cardiogenic Shock Treatment: Addressing Gaps in Care

Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment after cardiogenic shock, highlighting gender disparities in the management of acute cardiovascular conditions and underscoring the need for gender-sensitive approaches to improve outcomes in this population.

December 2022

Methenamine Hippurate for Preventing Recurrent Uri
Methenamine Hippurate for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: An Antibiotic-Sparing Approach

Methenamine hippurate represents an alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women, providing an antibiotic-sparing strategy to mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance and adverse drug reactions.

November 2022

Almost Half of Pregnancies Worldwide Unwanted, Sig
Almost Half of Pregnancies Worldwide Unwanted, Signifying Failure in Women's Rights

Approximately half of all pregnancies worldwide are unwanted, reflecting systemic failures in women's reproductive rights and access to contraception, underscoring the need for comprehensive family planning initiatives and gender equity reforms.

November 2022

Vaginal Bleeding Not Related to Pregnancy: Clinica
Vaginal Bleeding Not Related to Pregnancy: Clinical Evaluation and Management

Vaginal bleeding not related to pregnancy is a common gynecological complaint, necessitating a systematic approach to clinical evaluation and management to identify underlying causes and guide appropriate treatment strategies for affected women.

November 2022

Methenamine for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract
Methenamine for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: An Alternative to Antibiotics

Methenamine hippurate emerges as a promising alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections in women, offering potential benefits in reducing antimicrobial resistance and adverse effects associated with antibiotic use.

November 2022

Durability of Anti-Spike Antibodies in Infants: Im
Durability of Anti-Spike Antibodies in Infants: Implications for Maternal Vaccination

Most infants born to COVID-19 vaccinated mothers exhibit persistent anti-spike (anti-S) antibodies at six months, highlighting the potential duration of maternal antibody transfer and passive immunity in newborns, and supporting the benefits of maternal vaccination for infant health.

November 2022

Hypertension During Pregnancy: Active Treatment Im
Hypertension During Pregnancy: Active Treatment Improves Pregnancy Outcomes

Active treatment aiming for a blood pressure goal of less than 140/90 mm Hg is associated with better pregnancy outcomes in women with hypertension during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of effective blood pressure management in maternal and fetal health.

October 2022

Underrepresentation of Women's Health in Research:
Underrepresentation of Women's Health in Research: Addressing Gender Disparities

Women's health is often underrepresented in research, highlighting systemic biases and gaps in understanding gender-specific health needs, necessitating a shift towards more inclusive and equitable approaches to scientific inquiry and healthcare delivery.

October 2022