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New Research Links Gender, Racial Microaggressions to Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure

January 9th 2025

Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.

Sarah Ahmad CAQH
The Cost of Ignoring Women’s Health Extends Beyond Finances: Sarah Ahmad

December 24th 2024

Center on Health Equity and Access
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: November 30, 2024

November 30th 2024

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Financial, Psychological Burden of Abortion Care in US Raises Calls for Expanded Insurance

November 13th 2024

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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision

October 25th 2024

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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.
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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.
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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.
What We're Reading: Cancer Survivors Fear Job Switch; Pandemic Disrupts Malaria Prevention; COVID-19 Birth Complications
April 24th 2020

What We're Reading: Cancer Survivors Fear Job Switch; Pandemic Disrupts Malaria Prevention; COVID-19 Birth Complications

AJMC Staff
A new survey found around 20% of cancer survivors are reluctant to switch jobs for fear of losing health insurance; the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is disrupting anti-malaria campaigns in Africa; pregnant women and newborns may face pandemic complications at birth.
What We're Reading: Horizon Waives Some Insurance Requirements; Native Americans and COVID-19; STI Rates in Pregnant Women
March 26th 2020

What We're Reading: Horizon Waives Some Insurance Requirements; Native Americans and COVID-19; STI Rates in Pregnant Women

AJMC Staff
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has temporarily waived its "actively at work" requrement for group policies; Native American populations, some of the nation's most vulerable, are ill-equipped to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; rates of sexually transmitted infections increase among pregnant women.
Yoga Could Aid Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With LAM, Study Finds
March 24th 2020

Yoga Could Aid Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With LAM, Study Finds

Gianna Melillo
Yoga may be used as a safe intervention for pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), according to a study published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. The exercise could also potentially improve patients’ exercise capacity.
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March 12th 2020

Gender Differences in Newly Separated Veterans’ Use of Healthcare

Laurel A. Copeland, PhD Erin P. Finley, PhD Dawne Vogt, PhD Daniel F. Perkins, PhD Yael I. Nillni, PhD
A survey of veterans leaving the military in 2016 found that women may be underserved by the Veterans Health Administration and may need housing assistance.
Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women
March 4th 2020

Metabolic Health, Weight Affect Diabetes Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Gianna Melillo
A study on data from the Women’s Health Initiative found good metabolic health and effective weight management can minimize diabetes risk in postmenopausal women. The study, published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, aimed to determine the relationship between metabolic weight categories with incident diabetes in postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 years.
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February 14th 2020

Co-payment Policies and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in Medicaid

Lindsay M. Sabik, PhD Anushree M. Vichare, PhD Bassam Dahman, PhD Cathy J. Bradley, PhD
Co-payments for preventive services can discourage breast and cervical cancer screening among Medicaid enrollees, particularly breast cancer screening, which is more costly and time-consuming.
First Nations Women of Canada Have Higher Diabetes Rates, Study Finds
February 11th 2020

First Nations Women of Canada Have Higher Diabetes Rates, Study Finds

Gianna Melillo
Data collected between 1995 and 2014 show prevalence and incidence of diabetes are substantially higher in First Nations people in Canada compared to other people in Ontario, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Study Finds Discrepancies From Guidelines in Prescribing Practices for Pregnant Women Living With HIV
February 2nd 2020

Study Finds Discrepancies From Guidelines in Prescribing Practices for Pregnant Women Living With HIV

Alison Rodriguez
The authors noted that pregnant women are typically excluded from clinical trials investigating the safety and tolerability of HIV medications.
AJMC® in the Press, January 10, 2020
January 10th 2020

AJMC® in the Press, January 10, 2020

AJMC Staff
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the healthcare and mainstream press.
JAMA Study Finds No Significant Link Between Talc Powder, Ovarian Cancer
January 7th 2020

JAMA Study Finds No Significant Link Between Talc Powder, Ovarian Cancer

Gianna Melillo
A JAMA study covering data from more than 250,000 women found no statistically significant link between the use of powder in the genital area and risk of ovarian cancer among women. This study comes as public outcry has led to scrutiny of one of the nation’s leading talc powder producers, Johnson & Johnson.
More Than 1 Million Young Women Get Bimanual Pelvic Exams They Don't Need, Study Finds
January 6th 2020

More Than 1 Million Young Women Get Bimanual Pelvic Exams They Don't Need, Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
Unnecessary testing may expose young women to “preventable harms,” including anxiety, false-positives, and treatment that isn’t needed, according to findings in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Italian Study Finds Cost of Migraine Treatment Higher for Women, Elderly
January 2nd 2020

Italian Study Finds Cost of Migraine Treatment Higher for Women, Elderly

Gianna Melillo
In a recently published study in The Journal of Headache and Pain, Italian researchers compiled data on 548 patients suffering from chronic and episodic migraines enrolled in a tertiary level headache center to determine overall costs incurred.
Study Shows Potential Efficacy of Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
November 3rd 2019

Study Shows Potential Efficacy of Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Matthew Gavidia
A blood test showcased potential efficacy for screening and detection of breast cancer, according to an abstract to be presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference.
Preventing Costly Bone Fractures - Why Don't We Do What Works?
November 2nd 2019

Preventing Costly Bone Fractures - Why Don't We Do What Works?

Robert Gagel, MD
The cost and care implications of osteoporosis are expected to grow substantially as the baby boomers age. A study published this year found the total annual cost of providing care for osteoporotic fractures among Medicare beneficiaries, including direct medical costs as well as indirect societal costs related to productivity losses and informal caregiving, would rise from $57 billion in 2018 to $95 billion in 2040 unless strategies are implemented to prevent fractures.
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