New trends in cervical cancer screening: Self-collection and barriers to adherence
January 10th 2025Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses troubling trends in cervical cancer mortality and how self-collection could address key barriers to screening, based on a recent BD survey conducted across 4 countries.
High opioid use disorder and severe maternal morbidity rates reported among Medicaid patients
January 8th 2025Pregnant patients with opioid use disorder enrolled in Medicaid face significantly increased risks of severe maternal morbidity, underscoring the need for targeted state Medicaid interventions.
Multimodal physical therapy proves effective for women with chronic pelvic pain
January 6th 2025A recent study highlights multimodal physical therapy as the only conservative treatment with proven efficacy in managing chronic pelvic pain, improving pain intensity, sexual health, and psychological function.
Permanent contraception use increased in US young adults following Dobbs
January 6th 2025A recent study reported an increase in US young adults seeking permanent contraception methods following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision in 2022, highlighting the need for accessible contraception.