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.

Conexiant

January 14, 2025

Remnant Cholesterol as Biomarker for Endometriosis, Study

‘An increase of one unit in RC was linked to a 135% rise in the likelihood of developing endometriosis,’ positioning remnant cholesterol as a promising marker for risk assessment.

Conexiant

January 13, 2025

Boosting Primary Care: Medical School Strategies

"It’s not the medical schools that are the problem; it’s the job. The job is too toxic.”

KFF Health News

January 07, 2025

Pregnancy Diabetes: Oral Drugs Show Limits

A recent clinical trial in JAMA compared the effectiveness of oral glucose-lowering medications and insulin in treating gestational diabetes, revealing potential differences in outcomes and safety. #GestationalDiabetes #JAMA

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November 14, 2024

Can Botox Ease Chronic Pelvic Pain?

A recent study assessed the efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A injections in conjunction with pelvic floor muscle therapy for women with chronic pelvic pain, revealing interesting insights into its effectiveness compared to a placebo.

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May 12, 2023

Racial Disparities in the Risk of Ovarian Cancer for Patients With Fibroids and Endometriosis

A case-control study published recently by Harris et al in Obstetrics & Gynecology evaluated associations between endometriosis, uterine leiomyomas, and ovarian cancer risk by race, as well as the...

The ASCO Post

July 18, 2024

How Does Endometriosis Typology Influence Ovarian Cancer Risk?

Women with ovarian endometriomas and/or deep-infiltrating endometriosis appear to have a markedly increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to findings from a new investigation.

The ASCO Post

June 28, 2024

Current Strategies May Miss Endometrial Cancer in Black Women

A recent study found that current transvaginal ultrasonography triage strategies may not be useful for accurately diagnosing endometrial cancer among Black patients at risk for the malignancy.

Conexiant

June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

KFF Health News