April 03, 2025

Oophorectomy May Elevate Heart Failure Risk

Bilateral ovary removal may increase heart failure risk 1.5-fold, with White women and younger patients facing double the risk, according to new research presented at ACC.25.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 31, 2025

95% of New Drugs Lack Lactation Safety Data, Study Finds

Only 5% of new drug approvals included human lactation data, according to researchers calling for improved lactation pharmacokinetics research for breastfeeding women.

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March 25, 2025

Researchers Question Routine Urodynamic Testing

The researchers found that invasive urodynamic testing did not improve outcomes or cost-effectiveness in women with refractory overactive bladder symptoms.

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March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

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June 13, 2024

Role of Embryo Freezing in IVF: An Explainer

In 2021, over 80% of U.S. in vitro fertilization procedures involved the transfer of frozen embryos, potentially reducing uncertainties, delays, and costs in comparison to fresh embryos.

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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July 26, 2024

EHR Use Disparities: Female vs. Male Surgeons

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals gender differences in electronic health record (EHR) usage among surgeons, with female surgeons writing significantly longer progress notes than their male counterparts.

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