June 30, 2025

Mind the (Retinal Age) Gap

“Retinal age gap” could be used as a novel biomarker for reproductive aging in women, says new npj Digital Medicine study

The Ophthalmologist

June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 25, 2025

Abdominal Fat Linked to Stress Urinary Incontinence Risk

Higher levels of body fat, especially in the abdominal area, were linked to stress urinary incontinence in middle-aged women, according to a 4-year study using DXA and BIA measurements.

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June 24, 2025

Exam Shift Spurs National Rights Battle

Democratic AGs push to relocate OB-GYN exams from Texas, citing threats to reproductive and gender-affirming care under state abortion bans.

KFF Health News

June 20, 2025

Platelet Indices Signal Aspirin Resistance in Preeclampsia

New research links changes in platelet count and volume to aspirin nonresponsiveness in pregnant women who develop preeclampsia, offering insights into potential biomarkers for risk monitoring.

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June 18, 2025

PFAS Exposure Tied to Adolescent Hypertension

A new study found that prenatal exposure to specific PFAS compounds was associated with higher blood pressure in children and adolescents, with stronger effects observed in boys and Black children.

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June 16, 2025

Updated Guidance on Antirheumatic Drug Use

New 2024 EULAR recommendations offer evidence-based guidance for the use of antirheumatic drugs during pregnancy, lactation, and conception planning in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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June 12, 2025

Smoking Cessation Drugs Show No Birth Risk

A large multinational cohort study found no increased risk of major congenital malformations associated with nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, or bupropion use during early pregnancy.

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June 11, 2025

Does COVID Vaccination Raise Miscarriage Risk?

COVID-19 vaccination during early pregnancy not associated with spontaneous abortion.

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