December 02, 2024

ACOG Takes Stance on Self-Managed Abortion

"The greatest risk of harm related to SMA [self-managed abortion] comes from the threat of criminalization."

Conexiant

December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug,"

Conexiant

November 26, 2024

AAP Releases 2025 Child Vaccination Schedule

The 2025 immunization guidelines marked a shift from quadrivalent to trivalent influenza vaccines, introduced new RSV timing protocols, and revised multiple vaccination schedules, including meningococcal B dosing for ages 16-23 years.

Conexiant

November 04, 2024

New UTI Guidelines Reveal Major Evidence Gaps

Despite reviewing 914 articles, an international panel of 54 experts could only make 6 clear evidence-based recommendations for UTI management.

Conexiant

December 06, 2023

'Game-Changer’ Intervention for Ovarian Cancer Prevention

Gynecologic oncologist Rebecca Stone and colleagues at Johns Hopkins are leading the way in salpingectomy — a quick, low-risk surgical intervention that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine

June 12, 2024

USPSTF Releases Draft Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines

The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.

Conexiant

August 09, 2024

Updated Guidance on Contraceptive Use

The CDC has released updated contraceptive guidance for health care providers, emphasizing patient autonomy and evidence-based recommendations to support high-quality, equitable contraceptive care.

Conexiant

April 24, 2023

What Does Dobbs v. Jackson Mean for Oncology Patients and Providers? Current Considerations for Pregnancy and Fertility in the Oncology Setting

The incidence of cancers such as colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, and melanoma has increased in younger patients. The number of cancer survivors is also increasing in the US. Pairing these fac...

JADPRO

July 03, 2024

Exploring Health-Care Provider Attitudes Toward HPV Self-Collection Testing

In a recent report, health-care providers discussed the benefits—as well as some drawbacks—associated with patient-collected human papillomavirus test kits.

The ASCO Post