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5 New Heart Health Findings Released Before ACC.25 That Women Need to Know

March 28th 2025

Five abstracts showcase critical insights into women’s cardiovascular health, highlighting rising maternal mortality, elevated heart failure risk after ovary removal, and more.

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Maternal Cardiac Deaths Double, Impacting Black Women Most

March 25th 2025

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Estrogen Therapy May Increase Risk of 3 Skin Cancers

March 20th 2025

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Managing Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy

March 18th 2025

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Contributor: Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Access to Care for Maternal Health

March 7th 2025

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Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women
March 4th 2020

Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Gianna Melillo
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.
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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

Gianna Melillo
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

AJMC Staff
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

Gianna Melillo
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

Mary Caffrey
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

Gianna Melillo
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

AJMC Staff
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

Mary Caffrey
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.
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
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