In case you missed it: Sept 5 to Sept 9

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Take a look back at the week's news.

Using medical marijuana for chronic pain could compromise cardiovascular health

An analysis of Danish national register data suggests patients using medical cannabis for pain had a 64% greater risk of arrhythmias than their unexposed counterparts.

Updates on emergency contraception

Nearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended.

Researchers interview transgender and gender expansive individuals regarding genitourinary health issues


"Our goal is to understand the lived experiences of people on gender-affirming hormonal therapy, as it relates to their urinary and sexual health,” said first author Paige De Rosa, MD, urology resident at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.

Finerenone's impact on mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes

New research indicates the medication has cardioprotective properties.

Improving contraceptive care for marginalized populations

Consider the needs of marginalized patients to promote equity.

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