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HHS Cuts Funding for NIH-Based Women's Health Initiative Threatening Decades-Long Study

April 23rd 2025

Following the Trump Administration’s mandate to cut $2.6 billion in NIH contracts, the Women’s Health Initiative shares HHS will close its regional centers in September.

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Elinzanetant Effective for Menopause Symptoms Across BMI, Smoking Status

April 17th 2025

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Elinzanetant Shows Promise for Menopausal Symptom Relief

April 10th 2025

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World Health Day 2025 Focuses on Improving Global Maternal, Infant Health

April 7th 2025

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5 New Heart Health Findings Released Before ACC.25 That Women Need to Know

March 28th 2025

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Female Physicians Report Insurance Barriers to Fertility Treatment
October 30th 2022

Female Physicians Report Insurance Barriers to Fertility Treatment

Pearl Steinzor
Female physicians identified cost and access barriers to fertility care, which are especially relevant as more US women are choosing to delay childrearing.
pregnant woman
October 28th 2022

Study Examines Maternal Health Care Disparities by Immigrant, Medicaid Status

Allison Inserro
Exclusions from Medicaid eligibility based on immigration status may be linked with increased health care disparities among immigrant women compared with US-born women, a study suggested.
Woman and doctor
October 24th 2022

Environment May Influence Hormonal, Metabolic Differences in US Women Living With PCOS

Pearl Steinzor
Hormonal and metabolic differences between Alabama and California women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suggest that environment may impact the disease.
What We're Reading
October 20th 2022

What We’re Reading: Experts Advise on Pregnancy Drug; Novavax COVID-19 Booster Approved; Allergy Medication and Opioids

AJMC Staff
Experts advised the FDA to withdraw a preterm birth treatment from the market; the Novavax booster for COVID-19 was approved by US regulators on Wednesday; allergy medication was found to be commonly present in those who died of an opioid overdose.
What We’re Reading
October 19th 2022

What We’re Reading: Biden Biodefense Strategy; Racial Disparities in Fertility Medicine; Global Leaders Pledge to End Polio

AJMC Staff
The White House launched a national biodefense strategy to protect the country from future pandemics and biological threats; researchers found racial disparities in infant deaths following fertility treatments; global leaders pledged a total of $2.6 billion toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s 2022-2026 Strategy.
Contributor: In the Misdiagnosis of Menopause, What Needs to Change?
September 14th 2022

Contributor: In the Misdiagnosis of Menopause, What Needs to Change?

Bruce Dorr, MD, FPMRS, FACOG
Menopause symptoms are not being recognized, leading to misdiagnosis and improper treatment.
women and men.
June 6th 2022

Women Report Greater Psoriasis QOL Impact, Reduced Treatment Satisfaction With Biologics

Matthew Gavidia
Efficacy of biologics was observed in both men and women with psoriasis, although female patients reported a greater impact from the disease on quality of life (QOL) and lower treatment satisfaction.
Doctor and pregnant patient.
June 2nd 2022

Psoriasis May Increase Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy, a Driver of Maternal Morbidity

Matthew Gavidia
Risk of ectopic pregnancy, the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy, was significantly associated with psoriasis in Danish women, especially those with moderate to severe disease.
Joneigh Khaldun, CVS Health.
April 27th 2022

Contributor: Helping Women of Color Achieve a Healthier Future

Joanne Armstrong, MD, MPH Joneigh Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP
To achieve health equity, experts from CVS Health discuss why we must invest in programs that improve access to health care for historically marginalized communities, address social determinants, boost health education, increase representation in all levels of health care delivery, widen access to clinical trial research, and more.
Newspapers.
March 7th 2022

What We're Reading: Out-of-State Abortions for Texans; Lingering COVID-19 Effects; Muscle Strengthening Health Benefits

AJMC Staff
A significant increase has been observed in Texas residents traveling out of state for abortion care; nearly a third of people who previously had COVID-19 cited lingering symptoms up to 1 year after infection; muscle strengthening exercises linked with lower risk of disease and early mortality.
Robert J. Hopkin, MD, clinical geneticist, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
December 9th 2021

Dr Robert Hopkin Discusses Misconceptions in the Management of Fabry Disease

Robert J. Hopkin, MD, clinical geneticist, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, speaks on misconceptions regarding Fabry disease and opportunities for improvement in care.
pregnant woman
November 29th 2021

Maternal STIs Linked With Increased Risk of Preterm Birth

Gianna Melillo
Results of a nationwide retrospective cohort study show maternal infection with syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth.
Physician and patient.
November 23rd 2021

Achieving Equitable Breast Cancer Care: Clinical Trials, Mental Health, and Digital Therapeutics

Matthew Gavidia
Discussions regarding health equity and access to care have long been implicated in breast cancer. Here, key opinion leaders discuss the latest progress in clinical trial access, digital therapeutics, and other efforts that aim to ameliorate these care gaps.
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November 22nd 2021

What We're Reading: Disproportionate Vaccine Access; Mental Health Apps for Men; Stillbirth Risk in Pregnant Women With COVID-19

AJMC Staff
Low- and middle-income countries that hosted completed COVID-19 vaccine trials received disproportionately fewer doses than high-income counterparts; mental health apps indicated to increase uptake in underserved men; CDC report finds notable stillbirth risk in pregnant women with COVID-19.
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October 4th 2021

What We’re Reading: Delta Variant in Nursing Homes; Financial Burden of COVID-19 Hospitalization; Heat Wave Impact During Pregnancy

AJMC Staff
Analysis finds significant spike in deaths among nursing home residents due to the Delta variant; hospitalization charges for patients with COVID-19 vary widely; spotlighting the threat of heat waves and extreme weather conditions for pregnant women.
Diet and exercise.
October 2nd 2021

Study Suggests Diet Could Mediate Link Between Sleep Quality, Obesity in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Women with poor sleep quality were found to be at more than 2 times greater risk of obesity, with this association occurring only in those who did not meet recommended dietary standards.
Race, Ethnicity, and Education Factor Into HPV Diagnosis Gap, Study Suggests
September 1st 2021

Race, Ethnicity, and Education Factor Into HPV Diagnosis Gap, Study Suggests

Hayden E. Klein
The findings of this study suggest possible poor communication about human papillomavirus infection (HPV), the authors said, since they do not align with epidemiologic evidence.
What We're Reading: Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect; COVID-19 Raises US Mortality Rates; Senate’s Drug Price Bill
September 1st 2021

What We're Reading: Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect; COVID-19 Raises US Mortality Rates; Senate’s Drug Price Bill

AJMC Staff
A new Texas law ending abortions after 6 weeks takes effect, angering the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; the CDC says mortality rates may not go back to normal until 2023; a Senate version of a bill aimed at lowering drug prices would only impact Medicare.
Woman and doctor in office
May 13th 2021

For National Women’s Health Week, a Look Ahead at the Coming Pandemic-Induced Challenges

Gianna Melillo
To mark National Women's Health Week, The American Journal of Managed Care® assesses challenges posed to women in the United States by the pandemic and looks ahead to potential long-term consequences.
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May 6th 2021

Timely Preterm-Birth Prediction Among Pregnant Women in Medicaid Without Preterm-Birth History

Xiao Wang, PhD Luyu Xie, PharmD Yolande M. Pengetnze, MD Weiwei Ouyang, PhD Hannah K. Ligon, MHA Donna I. Persaud, MD Sarah E. Messiah, PhD Barry Lachman, MD
A novel prediction model is developed that accurately predicts preterm birth in a timely manner among pregnant women in Medicaid without preterm-birth history.
Biden Reopens ACA Enrollment, Rescinds Global Gag Rule, Will Reexamine Work Requirements
January 28th 2021

Biden Reopens ACA Enrollment, Rescinds Global Gag Rule, Will Reexamine Work Requirements

Allison Inserro
The Biden administration will reopen the health exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA); direct HHS and other agencies to reexamine other health policies, including Medicaid work requirements; and reverse the so-called global gag rule while affirming support for reproductive health.
Improved Periconception A1C Linked to Reduction in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
January 4th 2021

Improved Periconception A1C Linked to Reduction in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Gianna Melillo
A reduction in glycated hemoglobin (A1C) may result in improved perinatal and maternal outcomes among women with prepregnancy diabetes, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
US Ranks Worst in Maternal Care, Mortality Compared With 10 Other Developed Nations
December 3rd 2020

US Ranks Worst in Maternal Care, Mortality Compared With 10 Other Developed Nations

Gianna Melillo
Among 11 developed countries, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate, a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, and no guaranteed access to provider home visits or paid parental leave in the postpartum period, a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund concluded.
Examining Prevalence, Implications of Sleep Disorders in Women
November 11th 2020

Examining Prevalence, Implications of Sleep Disorders in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Experts spotlighted sex- and gender-specific changes in normal sleep and sleep disturbance, as well as attributable risk factors, during a session at the CHEST 2020 annual meeting.
What We’re Reading: J&J Loses Appeal; Opioid Settlement in the Works; Diabetes Prevention Results Released
November 4th 2020

What We’re Reading: J&J Loses Appeal; Opioid Settlement in the Works; Diabetes Prevention Results Released

AJMC Staff
A decision was upheld that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must pay a $2.1-billion fine from a 2018 court decision; 3 major drug distributors face up to $18 billion in opioid-related fines; a new diabetes prevention platform may assist in symptom prevention.
Maternal Antidepressant Use Linked to Some Specific Birth Defects
September 1st 2020

Maternal Antidepressant Use Linked to Some Specific Birth Defects

Gianna Melillo
Associations between maternal antidepressant use and specific birth defects exist, particularly among mothers taking venlafaxine, according to a recent case-control study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
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July 10th 2020

Predictive Index for 90-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Gynecologic Surgery

Gregory Glauser, MBA Eric Winter, BS Ian F. Caplan, BS Stephen Goodrich, BS Scott D. McClintock, PhD Sindhu K. Srinivas, MD, MSCE Neil R. Malhotra, MD
Increasing LACE+ index score is a significant predictor of greater risk of unplanned readmission, emergency department visits, and reoperation after gynecologic surgery.
Did ACA Implementation Enable Victims of Intimate Partner Violence?
July 7th 2020

Did ACA Implementation Enable Victims of Intimate Partner Violence?

Gianna Melillo
Between 2002 and 2015, data showed an increase in the percentage of intimate partner violence (IPV)–related emergency department claims paid by private insurance in the United States. This finding suggests the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may have increased women’s willingness and ability to seek medical attention for IPV-related injuries and disclose IPV as the source of the injuries, according to a study published in Women’s Health Issues.
How Does Migraine With Aura Compare With Other CVD Risk Factors?
June 18th 2020

How Does Migraine With Aura Compare With Other CVD Risk Factors?

Gianna Melillo
Compared with traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as obesity and high triglycerides, migraine with aura is associated with a higher incidence rate of CVD among female health professionals aged at least 45 years, according to a study published in JAMA.
Racial Disparities Persist in Maternal Morbidity, Mortality and Infant Health
June 14th 2020

Racial Disparities Persist in Maternal Morbidity, Mortality and Infant Health

Gianna Melillo
American women die in childbirth at a higher rate than in any other developed country, while non-Hispanic Black women are more than 3 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States, according to a review presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 80th Scientific Sessions.
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