Take a look back at the top 10 women’s health news articles published on Drug Topics® this year.
Did you miss the top women’s health news of 2021? Catch up on the noteworthy news that you might have missed this year.
10. Cannabis Use on the Rise in Pregnant Women During Pandemic
A study released in JAMA reveals a 25% increase in cannabis use in pregnant women during the pandemic in the United States.
9. Study on Pregnant Women Points to Importance of Timely Flu Vaccination
Researchers examined the effects of severe acute respiratory infections on pregnancy and reported some concerning findings.
8. New Advances in Breast Cancer Therapy
Breast cancer continues to affect women globally, with approximately 13% developing invasive disease. New treatment regimens and options are on the horizon for breast cancer therapy.
7. Encourage Pregnant Patients to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19, ACOG Says
"The spread of misinformation and mistrust in doctors and science is contributing to staggeringly low vaccination rates among pregnant people," said the American Colleges of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
6. Efforts Underway to Increase Contraception Access Across the United States
One year after the close of the Increasing Access to Contraception (IAC) Learning Community, participants had sustained their efforts in support of at least 1 goal: to improve adolescent girls' and women’s access to the full range of contraceptive options.
5. Women’s Health Series: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Dementia
A study published in The BMJ reveals that menopausal hormone therapy is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women.
4. Gender Equity Matters in Health Care
When women are underrepresented in health care, half of our world’s population becomes at-risk.
3. Pharmacist Prescribed Contraceptive Access Program Successful
Patients in California were able to receive a contraceptive prescription during a visit with a pharmacist
2. Expert Interview: Monica Mallampalli, MSc, PhD, on Biosimilars and Women’s Health
In part 1 of this series, Mallampalli sat down with Drug Topics® to discuss biosimilars as a treatment option for chronic health conditions and their impact on women’s health.
1. Celebrate National Women Pharmacist Day 2021
The fourth annual Women Pharmacist Day will take place on October 12 and honor the many strides made by women in pharmacy. Head to the Drug Topics® social media pages to celebrate.
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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Laparoscopic RFA linked to enhanced pregnancy outcomes in uterine fibroid patients
May 18th 2024A recent study presented at the 2024 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting reveals that laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation significantly improves pregnancy outcomes for women with uterine leiomyomas.
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Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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