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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision

By Giuliana Grossi

October 25th 2024

The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 204 additional deaths.

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Cost Barriers Continue to Limit Access to Fertility Care

By Maggie L. Shaw

October 24th 2024

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Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implants Reduce Pain Crises in Women With Sickle Cell Disease

By Giuliana Grossi

October 23rd 2024

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Aetna Announces Simplified Access to Fertility Services

By Giuliana Grossi

August 27th 2024

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US Women Face Worst Health Access, Outcomes Among High-Income Nations

By Giuliana Grossi

August 15th 2024

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May 13th 2021

For National Women’s Health Week, a Look Ahead at the Coming Pandemic-Induced Challenges

To mark National Women's Health Week, The American Journal of Managed Care® assesses challenges posed to women in the United States by the pandemic and looks ahead to potential long-term consequences.

May 6th 2021

Timely Preterm-Birth Prediction Among Pregnant Women in Medicaid Without Preterm-Birth History

Xiao Wang, PhD Luyu Xie, PharmD Yolande M. Pengetnze, MD Weiwei Ouyang, PhD Hannah K. Ligon, MHA Donna I. Persaud, MD Sarah E. Messiah, PhD Barry Lachman, MD

A novel prediction model is developed that accurately predicts preterm birth in a timely manner among pregnant women in Medicaid without preterm-birth history.

Biden Reopens ACA Enrollment, Rescinds Global Gag Rule, Will Reexamine Work Requirements

January 28th 2021

Biden Reopens ACA Enrollment, Rescinds Global Gag Rule, Will Reexamine Work Requirements

Allison Inserro

The Biden administration will reopen the health exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA); direct HHS and other agencies to reexamine other health policies, including Medicaid work requirements; and reverse the so-called global gag rule while affirming support for reproductive health.

Improved Periconception A1C Linked to Reduction in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

January 4th 2021

Improved Periconception A1C Linked to Reduction in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

A reduction in glycated hemoglobin (A1C) may result in improved perinatal and maternal outcomes among women with prepregnancy diabetes, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

US Ranks Worst in Maternal Care, Mortality Compared With 10 Other Developed Nations

December 3rd 2020

US Ranks Worst in Maternal Care, Mortality Compared With 10 Other Developed Nations

Among 11 developed countries, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate, a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, and no guaranteed access to provider home visits or paid parental leave in the postpartum period, a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund concluded.

Examining Prevalence, Implications of Sleep Disorders in Women

November 11th 2020

Examining Prevalence, Implications of Sleep Disorders in Women

Matthew Gavidia

Experts spotlighted sex- and gender-specific changes in normal sleep and sleep disturbance, as well as attributable risk factors, during a session at the CHEST 2020 annual meeting.

What We’re Reading: J&J Loses Appeal; Opioid Settlement in the Works; Diabetes Prevention Results Released

November 4th 2020

What We’re Reading: J&J Loses Appeal; Opioid Settlement in the Works; Diabetes Prevention Results Released

A decision was upheld that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must pay a $2.1-billion fine from a 2018 court decision; 3 major drug distributors face up to $18 billion in opioid-related fines; a new diabetes prevention platform may assist in symptom prevention.

Maternal Antidepressant Use Linked to Some Specific Birth Defects

September 1st 2020

Maternal Antidepressant Use Linked to Some Specific Birth Defects

Associations between maternal antidepressant use and specific birth defects exist, particularly among mothers taking venlafaxine, according to a recent case-control study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

July 10th 2020

Predictive Index for 90-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Gynecologic Surgery

Gregory Glauser, MBA Eric Winter, BS Ian F. Caplan, BS Stephen Goodrich, BS Scott D. McClintock, PhD Sindhu K. Srinivas, MD, MSCE Neil R. Malhotra, MD

Increasing LACE+ index score is a significant predictor of greater risk of unplanned readmission, emergency department visits, and reoperation after gynecologic surgery.

Did ACA Implementation Enable Victims of Intimate Partner Violence?

July 7th 2020

Did ACA Implementation Enable Victims of Intimate Partner Violence?

Between 2002 and 2015, data showed an increase in the percentage of intimate partner violence (IPV)–related emergency department claims paid by private insurance in the United States. This finding suggests the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may have increased women’s willingness and ability to seek medical attention for IPV-related injuries and disclose IPV as the source of the injuries, according to a study published in Women’s Health Issues.

How Does Migraine With Aura Compare With Other CVD Risk Factors?

June 18th 2020

How Does Migraine With Aura Compare With Other CVD Risk Factors?

Compared with traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as obesity and high triglycerides, migraine with aura is associated with a higher incidence rate of CVD among female health professionals aged at least 45 years, according to a study published in JAMA.

Racial Disparities Persist in Maternal Morbidity, Mortality and Infant Health

June 14th 2020

Racial Disparities Persist in Maternal Morbidity, Mortality and Infant Health

American women die in childbirth at a higher rate than in any other developed country, while non-Hispanic Black women are more than 3 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States, according to a review presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 80th Scientific Sessions.

What We're Reading: Cancer Survivors Fear Job Switch; Pandemic Disrupts Malaria Prevention; COVID-19 Birth Complications

April 24th 2020

What We're Reading: Cancer Survivors Fear Job Switch; Pandemic Disrupts Malaria Prevention; COVID-19 Birth Complications

A new survey found around 20% of cancer survivors are reluctant to switch jobs for fear of losing health insurance; the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is disrupting anti-malaria campaigns in Africa; pregnant women and newborns may face pandemic complications at birth.

What We're Reading: Horizon Waives Some Insurance Requirements; Native Americans and COVID-19; STI Rates in Pregnant Women

March 26th 2020

What We're Reading: Horizon Waives Some Insurance Requirements; Native Americans and COVID-19; STI Rates in Pregnant Women

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has temporarily waived its "actively at work" requrement for group policies; Native American populations, some of the nation's most vulerable, are ill-equipped to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; rates of sexually transmitted infections increase among pregnant women.

Yoga Could Aid Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With LAM, Study Finds

March 24th 2020

Yoga Could Aid Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With LAM, Study Finds

Yoga may be used as a safe intervention for pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), according to a study published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. The exercise could also potentially improve patients’ exercise capacity.

March 12th 2020

Gender Differences in Newly Separated Veterans’ Use of Healthcare

Laurel A. Copeland, PhD Erin P. Finley, PhD Dawne Vogt, PhD Daniel F. Perkins, PhD Yael I. Nillni, PhD

A survey of veterans leaving the military in 2016 found that women may be underserved by the Veterans Health Administration and may need housing assistance.

Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women

March 4th 2020

Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women

A study on data from the Women’s Health Initiative found good metabolic health and effective weight management can minimize diabetes risk in postmenopausal women. The study, published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, aimed to determine the relationship between metabolic weight categories with incident diabetes in postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 years.

February 14th 2020

Co-payment Policies and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in Medicaid

Lindsay M. Sabik, PhD Anushree M. Vichare, PhD Bassam Dahman, PhD Cathy J. Bradley, PhD

Co-payments for preventive services can discourage breast and cervical cancer screening among Medicaid enrollees, particularly breast cancer screening, which is more costly and time-consuming.

First Nations Women of Canada Have Higher Diabetes Rates, Study Finds

February 11th 2020

First Nations Women of Canada Have Higher Diabetes Rates, Study Finds

Data collected between 1995 and 2014 show prevalence and incidence of diabetes are substantially higher in First Nations people in Canada compared to other people in Ontario, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Study Finds Discrepancies From Guidelines in Prescribing Practices for Pregnant Women Living With HIV

February 2nd 2020

Study Finds Discrepancies From Guidelines in Prescribing Practices for Pregnant Women Living With HIV

Alison Rodriguez

The authors noted that pregnant women are typically excluded from clinical trials investigating the safety and tolerability of HIV medications.

AJMC® in the Press, January 10, 2020

January 10th 2020

AJMC® in the Press, January 10, 2020

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the healthcare and mainstream press.

JAMA Study Finds No Significant Link Between Talc Powder, Ovarian Cancer

January 7th 2020

JAMA Study Finds No Significant Link Between Talc Powder, Ovarian Cancer

A JAMA study covering data from more than 250,000 women found no statistically significant link between the use of powder in the genital area and risk of ovarian cancer among women. This study comes as public outcry has led to scrutiny of one of the nation’s leading talc powder producers, Johnson & Johnson.

More Than 1 Million Young Women Get Bimanual Pelvic Exams They Don't Need, Study Finds

January 6th 2020

More Than 1 Million Young Women Get Bimanual Pelvic Exams They Don't Need, Study Finds

Unnecessary testing may expose young women to “preventable harms,” including anxiety, false-positives, and treatment that isn’t needed, according to findings in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Italian Study Finds Cost of Migraine Treatment Higher for Women, Elderly

January 2nd 2020

Italian Study Finds Cost of Migraine Treatment Higher for Women, Elderly

In a recently published study in The Journal of Headache and Pain, Italian researchers compiled data on 548 patients suffering from chronic and episodic migraines enrolled in a tertiary level headache center to determine overall costs incurred.

Study Shows Potential Efficacy of Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

November 3rd 2019

Study Shows Potential Efficacy of Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Matthew Gavidia

A blood test showcased potential efficacy for screening and detection of breast cancer, according to an abstract to be presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference.

Preventing Costly Bone Fractures - Why Don't We Do What Works?

November 2nd 2019

Preventing Costly Bone Fractures - Why Don't We Do What Works?

Robert Gagel, MD

The cost and care implications of osteoporosis are expected to grow substantially as the baby boomers age. A study published this year found the total annual cost of providing care for osteoporotic fractures among Medicare beneficiaries, including direct medical costs as well as indirect societal costs related to productivity losses and informal caregiving, would rise from $57 billion in 2018 to $95 billion in 2040 unless strategies are implemented to prevent fractures.

What We're Reading: Work Requirements for Medicaid Users; Immigrant Fee Waiver Claims; Cannabis Linked to Premature Birth

October 28th 2019

What We're Reading: Work Requirements for Medicaid Users; Immigrant Fee Waiver Claims; Cannabis Linked to Premature Birth

States move to encourage work for Medicaid; the Trump administration imposes restrictions on immigrants using reciept of government benefits when applying for citizenship; FDA advises against cannabis use for pregnant women.

HPV Immunization Program Shown to Reduce Cervical Precancer Rates Among Women by More Than Half

October 21st 2019

HPV Immunization Program Shown to Reduce Cervical Precancer Rates Among Women by More Than Half

Matthew Gavidia

An August study reveals that a school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program attributed to a dramatic reduction of cervical precancer rates among women living in British Columbia, Canada.

Even With Same Diagnosis, Women Get Half the Heart Attack Treatments as Men

October 18th 2019

Even With Same Diagnosis, Women Get Half the Heart Attack Treatments as Men

The trial, led by a team from the University of Edinburgh, used the troponin blood test to detect heart attacks, but with separate thresholds for men and women.

Hormone Therapy Linked to Improved Cognition in Postmenopausal Women

October 17th 2019

Hormone Therapy Linked to Improved Cognition in Postmenopausal Women

Matthew Gavidia

Extended estrogen exposure and longer-term hormone therapy was shown to benefit cognitive function among postmenopausal women, according to a new study.

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