In case you missed it: Sept 5 to Sept 9
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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Study finds pregnancy risks higher with ART in kidney transplant recipients
July 11th 2025Women with kidney transplants who conceive through assisted reproductive technology face increased risks of complications such as hypertension, preterm birth, and cesarean delivery, according to new research.
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Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole not found to increase infant birth weight in HIV cases
July 9th 2025A recent randomized trial found no significant improvement in birth weight or key birth outcomes from antenatal trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women.
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