Single-incision sling reported noninferior to retropubic sling in vaginal prolapse repair
June 17th 2024A new study led by Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, indicates that single-incision slings are noninferior to retropubic slings for treating stress incontinence in women undergoing vaginal prolapse repair, with slightly better patient satisfaction and fewer serious adverse events.
Supreme Court retains nationwide access to mifepristone
Published: June 13th 2024 | Updated: June 13th 2024In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by antiabortion doctors, maintaining nationwide access to mifepristone for medication abortions and reversing a lower court's decision to restrict the pill's availability.
Guidelines released to boost cervical cancer screening in high-income countries
June 12th 2024The ACCESS Consensus Group's new guidelines aim to enhance cervical cancer screening and reduce mortality rates in high-income countries, emphasizing the urgent need for increased participation and innovative approaches such as self-sampling.
Sex-based disparities for hospital quality linked to increased female mortality rate
June 11th 2024A recent study reveals that female Medicare beneficiaries face a significant increase in mortality disparity compared to male beneficiaries, particularly at lower-quality hospitals, underscoring the need for equitable access to high-quality care.
Rising prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy reported
June 10th 2024A recent study reveals a significant increase in hypertensive disorders among pregnant individuals in the United States from 2010 to 2021, highlighting the need for focused public health measures to mitigate modifiable risk factors.
Early antibiotic exposure not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
June 10th 2024A recent study concludes that antibiotic use during pregnancy or infancy is not associated with increased risks of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disorder, or language disorder, though a slight increase in epilepsy risk was observed.
Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield
May 31st 2024Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, highlights significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and data-driven approaches to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States.