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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision

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

October 24th 2024

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

October 23rd 2024

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Aetna Announces Simplified Access to Fertility Services

August 27th 2024

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

August 15th 2024

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What We're Reading: Gottlieb Calls for THC Vape Ban; Tackling Drug Shortages; Air Pollution and Miscarriages
October 15th 2019

What We're Reading: Gottlieb Calls for THC Vape Ban; Tackling Drug Shortages; Air Pollution and Miscarriages

AJMC Staff
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb called for the ban of THC-based vaping products; machine learning tested to prevent drug shortages; study finds link between air pollution and miscarriages in China.
Researchers Develop Web-Based Calculator to Predict Health Risks for Postmenopausal Women
October 10th 2019

Researchers Develop Web-Based Calculator to Predict Health Risks for Postmenopausal Women

Matthew Gavidia
Researchers developed a web-based calculator that assists postmenopausal women in determining risk toward conditions like heart attack, stroke, and varying cancers, according to a September study.
Early Menopause Can Signal Cardiovascular Risk, Analysis Finds
October 8th 2019

Early Menopause Can Signal Cardiovascular Risk, Analysis Finds

Mary Caffrey
Women who enter menopause before age 50 are substantially more likely to have a nonfatal cardiovascular event before they turn 60, and the risk grows the younger the women are when menstruation ends, according to a recent analysis.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Linked to Lower Lung Capacity in Some Women
October 3rd 2019

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Linked to Lower Lung Capacity in Some Women

Jaime Rosenberg
Presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, the findings suggest that polycystic ovary syndrome could be responsible for lower lung capacity in some women, which heightens the risk for cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates, even in the absence of chronic respiratory conditions.
Problems With First Pregnancy Can Signal High Blood Pressure Later in Life
October 2nd 2019

Problems With First Pregnancy Can Signal High Blood Pressure Later in Life

Mary Caffrey
The study was largely funded the National Institutes of Health, and results appeared in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Adding PARP Inhibitor to Maintenance Regimen for Ovarian Cancer Enhances PFS, Study Shows
September 28th 2019

Adding PARP Inhibitor to Maintenance Regimen for Ovarian Cancer Enhances PFS, Study Shows

Jaime Rosenberg
According to the findings, adding poly (ADP ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor olaparib to bevacizumab extended progression-free survival (PFS) in women with advanced stage ovarian cancer, with or without a BRCA mutation.
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September 25th 2019

Can Accountable Care Divert the Sources of Hospitalization?

Jangho Yoon, PhD Lisa P. Oakley, PhD Jeff Luck, PhD S. Marie Harvey, DrPH
Oregon’s Medicaid accountable care organizations led to reductions in preventable hospital admissions, especially unscheduled admissions, among female beneficiaries aged 15 to 44 years.
Cognitive Dysfunction Associated With Increased Sleep Duration in Women Experiencing Menopausal Night Sweats
September 25th 2019

Cognitive Dysfunction Associated With Increased Sleep Duration in Women Experiencing Menopausal Night Sweats

Matthew Gavidia
Research on the effect of sleep duration in relation to menopausal night sweats and cognitive dysfunction for breast cancer surviving women will be shared at the 30th Annual Meeting of NAMS 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
Physician Shortage Likely to Impact OB/GYN Workforce in Coming Years
September 21st 2019

Physician Shortage Likely to Impact OB/GYN Workforce in Coming Years

Jaime Rosenberg
New research coming from Doximity is adding to the literature on the physician shortage's impact on maternity care, identifying which metropolitan areas are most likely to suffer from a shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) in coming years.
Mental Health Conditions May Lead to Unnecessary Oophorectomies
September 12th 2019

Mental Health Conditions May Lead to Unnecessary Oophorectomies

Jaime Rosenberg
The study researchers, who examined 1600 premenopausal women who underwent bilateral oophorectomy between 1988 and 2007, found that psychiatric symptoms may lead a woman to undergo an oophorectomy, even after receiving a nonmalignant diagnosis.
Waist Size Shown to Be More Predictive of Coronary Artery Disease Than Overall Body Weight in Postmenopausal Women
September 6th 2019

Waist Size Shown to Be More Predictive of Coronary Artery Disease Than Overall Body Weight in Postmenopausal Women

Matthew Gavidia
When assessing risk for coronary artery disease, excess stomach fat represents the greatest indicator, not overall body mass index, according to a new study.
USPSTF Recommends Risk-Reducing Medication Use in Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
September 5th 2019

USPSTF Recommends Risk-Reducing Medication Use in Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Jaime Rosenberg
The recommendation is similar to the task force’s 2013 recommendation, except for the addition of aromatase inhibitors to its recommended medications.
HRT Linked With Heightened Breast Cancer Incidence, Lasting Risk in Postmenopausal Women
August 30th 2019

HRT Linked With Heightened Breast Cancer Incidence, Lasting Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Matthew Gavidia
Postmenopausal women who undergo 5 years of menopausal hormone therapy, starting at age 50, showed a significant increase in breast cancer incidence, and can remain at risk for more than a decade.
Mental Health Comorbidities Among Elderly Breast Cancer Survivors Linked With Opioid Use
August 27th 2019

Mental Health Comorbidities Among Elderly Breast Cancer Survivors Linked With Opioid Use

Jaime Rosenberg
Among more than 10,000 women breast cancer survivors aged 65 years or older who started adjuvant endocrine therapy, those who had a mental health comorbidity were 33% more likely to use opioids.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Might Place Some Menopausal Women at Increased Risk of Mortality
August 22nd 2019

Hormone Replacement Therapy Might Place Some Menopausal Women at Increased Risk of Mortality

Jaime Rosenberg
Women who reach menopause at an early age had a 31% increased risk of all-cause mortality if they had ever used hormone replacement therapy.
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August 16th 2019

Understanding the Role of the OB/GYN in Evaluating Hereditary Cancer Risk

Mary Caffrey
A Conversation With Barbara S. Levy, MD, Vice President, Health Policy, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Common Antibacterial Chemical Revealed to Heighten Risk for Osteoporosis in Women
August 13th 2019

Common Antibacterial Chemical Revealed to Heighten Risk for Osteoporosis in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Women exposed to the chemical triclosan, which is found in products like soap and toothpaste, are at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis.
Measuring Pulse Waves at a Woman's Wrist May Help Explain Heightened Cardiovascular Risk During Menopause
August 12th 2019

Measuring Pulse Waves at a Woman's Wrist May Help Explain Heightened Cardiovascular Risk During Menopause

Jaime Rosenberg
New research is suggesting that measuring the pulse wave at a menopausal woman’s wrist may explain the increase in cardiovascular disease risk during menopause better than a standard blood pressure measurement.
Fracking Sites May Attribute to Mental Health Issues During Pregnancy
August 6th 2019

Fracking Sites May Attribute to Mental Health Issues During Pregnancy

Matthew Gavidia
Hydraulic fracturing, a process to stimulate production from new and existing oil and gas wells informally known as fracking, is associated with antenatal mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Older Women With Weight Around the Middle at Higher Risk of Death
August 1st 2019

Older Women With Weight Around the Middle at Higher Risk of Death

Matthew Gavidia
Carrying excess stomach fat, even if not obese, is associated with a heightened risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer among postmenopausal US women, according to a nationwide prospective cohort study published this month.
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May 20th 2019

Studies Reveal Loneliness, Trauma Effects Among Minority Urban Women

Mary Caffrey
The 175th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, meeting in San Francisco, California, featured research about loneliness among minority women at midlife.
Stakeholders Discuss Gaps in Women's Healthcare Across the Lifespan
February 28th 2019

Stakeholders Discuss Gaps in Women's Healthcare Across the Lifespan

Wallace Stephens
A webinar presented by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative emphasized the issues that women continue to face regarding fairness and equality in modern healthcare, discussing topics such as caregiving, maternal and mental health, racial disparities, and more.
HPV Vaccines Cut Cervical Cancer Rates, Study Shows
February 26th 2019

HPV Vaccines Cut Cervical Cancer Rates, Study Shows

Wallace Stephens
Research from 2008 to 2014 suggests that vaccinations have been successful in preventing the most dangerous strains of HPV that cause nearly 70% of cervical cancer.
HHS Rule Bars Clinics That Perform Abortion, Make Referrals From Receiving Title X Funds
February 23rd 2019

HHS Rule Bars Clinics That Perform Abortion, Make Referrals From Receiving Title X Funds

Mary Caffrey
The rule takes effect in 60 days, but the provision requiring physical separation of facilities that perform abortion takes effect in a year.
ACA Expanded Insurance, Access for Women 18-44
February 22nd 2019

ACA Expanded Insurance, Access for Women 18-44

Allison Inserro
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with expanded insurance coverage and improvements in access to care for women of reproductive age, particularly for those with lower incomes.
Pursuing Eradication of Cervical Cancer Through Preventive Interventions
February 20th 2019

Pursuing Eradication of Cervical Cancer Through Preventive Interventions

Wallace Stephens
The majority of countries could see an end to cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2060, according to a new study in The Lancet Oncology.
What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV
February 19th 2019

What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV

AJMC Staff
Kaiser Permanente will waive annual tuition for the first 5 classes of its new medical school, following a similar move by the New York University School of Medicine; menopause is typically thought of in terms of the end of fertility, but more attention is being paid to the effects of the lack of estrogen on the brain; a federal judge has ordered the US Air Force to temporarily stop discharging service members who are HIV-positive.
Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women
February 18th 2019

Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Samantha DiGrande
While diet soft drinks may seem like a healthier option, the effects of the drinks given the amount of artificial sugar and flavorings haven’t yet been fully studied. Researchers recently sought to evaluate the association between self-reported consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) with stroke and its subtypes, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality in postmenopausal US women.
5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®
February 15th 2019

5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®

Christina Mattina
The February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on value-based arrangements, effects of cesarean delivery data, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.
This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019
February 15th 2019

This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019

This week, the top managed care news included increased demand for long-acting contraception since President Trump took office; a payer decision on an insulin pump alarmed diabetes advocates; and despite being involved in cancer treatment decisions, many primary care providers don't feel prepared to do so.
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