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

By Giuliana Grossi

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

By Giuliana Grossi

December 24th 2024

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Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: November 30, 2024

By Giuliana Grossi

November 30th 2024

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

By Giuliana Grossi

November 13th 2024

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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision

By Giuliana Grossi

October 25th 2024

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What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV

February 19th 2019

What We're Reading: Kaiser Permanente's Tuition Offer; Menopause and the Brain; Air Force and HIV

Kaiser Permanente will waive annual tuition for the first 5 classes of its new medical school, following a similar move by the New York University School of Medicine; menopause is typically thought of in terms of the end of fertility, but more attention is being paid to the effects of the lack of estrogen on the brain; a federal judge has ordered the US Air Force to temporarily stop discharging service members who are HIV-positive.

Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women

February 18th 2019

Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Samantha DiGrande

While diet soft drinks may seem like a healthier option, the effects of the drinks given the amount of artificial sugar and flavorings haven’t yet been fully studied. Researchers recently sought to evaluate the association between self-reported consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) with stroke and its subtypes, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality in postmenopausal US women.

5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®

February 15th 2019

5 Findings From the February 2019 Issue of AJMC®

Christina Mattina

The February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on value-based arrangements, effects of cesarean delivery data, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019

February 15th 2019

This Week in Managed Care: February 15, 2019

This week, the top managed care news included increased demand for long-acting contraception since President Trump took office; a payer decision on an insulin pump alarmed diabetes advocates; and despite being involved in cancer treatment decisions, many primary care providers don't feel prepared to do so.

What We're Reading: Pediatric Mental Health Care; Brain Cancer Immunotherapy; Preventing Perinatal Depression

February 13th 2019

What We're Reading: Pediatric Mental Health Care; Brain Cancer Immunotherapy; Preventing Perinatal Depression

Half of children in with treatable mental health disorders in the United States do not get treatment; a small study demonstrated benefit with immunotherapy for glioblastoma; a task force recommends counseling services for new mothers at risk of depression.

Despite Being Involved in Cancer Treatment Decisions, PCPs Lack Knowledge, Confidence

February 13th 2019

Despite Being Involved in Cancer Treatment Decisions, PCPs Lack Knowledge, Confidence

Jaime Rosenberg

While one-third of primary care providers (PCPs) reported participating in breast cancer treatment decisions with their patients, a significant amount of them also indicated that they were not comfortable or did not feel that they had the necessary knowledge to participate in the treatment decision-making process.

Treatment Advances Averted More Than Half a Million Breast Cancer Deaths Over 3 Decades

February 12th 2019

Treatment Advances Averted More Than Half a Million Breast Cancer Deaths Over 3 Decades

Wallace Stephens

Preventive screening and treatment advances have contributed to saving lives for patients with breast cancer. A new study has identified that these changes could be responsible for averting up to 614,500 breast cancer deaths since 1989.

Women's Metabolic Brain Age Consistently Lower Than Men's

February 9th 2019

Women's Metabolic Brain Age Consistently Lower Than Men's

Samantha DiGrande

As both men and women age, metabolism tends to slow down with time. A recent study, however, found that women retain a higher metabolic rate throughout their lifespan.

Demand for Long-Acting Contraception Increased in Wake of Concerns About Birth Control Access

February 9th 2019

Demand for Long-Acting Contraception Increased in Wake of Concerns About Birth Control Access

Laura Joszt, MA

In the 30 days after the 2016 presidential election, demand for long-acting reversible contraceptives increased more than 20% compared with the same time the previous year.

February 5th 2019

Ariadne Labs: Study Finds Campaign to Educate Women on Hospital C-section Rates Does Not Change Their Choice of Hospitals

A targeted effort to make hospital cesarean delivery rates transparent and understood by women increased their awareness of this important quality measure, but did not drive them to choose hospitals with lower rates, according to a new study in The American Journal of Managed Care®.

February 4th 2019

Does Comparing Cesarean Delivery Rates Influence Women’s Choice of Obstetric Hospital?

Rebecca A. Gourevitch, MS Ateev Mehrotra, MD, MPH Grace Galvin, MPH Avery C. Plough, BA Neel T. Shah, MD, MPP

This randomized controlled trial finds that a hospital cesarean delivery rate comparison tool affects women’s perceptions but not where they choose to deliver.

February 2nd 2019

Maternal Deaths, and Disparities, Become a Grassroots Cause

Rates of maternal deaths have climbed over a generation in the United States while falling in other developed countries. African American women are more than 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. A new federal law and efforts in states like New Jersey seek to turn the tide.

Maternal Stroke Risks at Delivery Include Infections, Race, Preliminary Research Finds

February 1st 2019

Maternal Stroke Risks at Delivery Include Infections, Race, Preliminary Research Finds

Allison Inserro

Stroke-related health risks of giving birth are highlighted in 2 posters that will be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, being held February 6-9, 2019, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer Severe Depression After a Stroke, Data Show

January 30th 2019

Women Twice as Likely as Men to Suffer Severe Depression After a Stroke, Data Show

The study followed more than 2300 men and women for 5 years and found different patterns of depression symptoms between the genders.

Physical Activity Less Connected to Lifespan for Women Than Men

January 26th 2019

Physical Activity Less Connected to Lifespan for Women Than Men

The study counted all kinds of activity, including walking to work, repairs around the house, and, of course, sports.

January 22nd 2019

Delaying Newborn Baths Boosts Breastfeeding, Study Finds

A nurse at the Cleveland Clinic launched the initiative after mothers asked to delay their newborns' baths to increase their ability to take to nursing.

African American Women Are at a Disadvantage in Preventing Breast Cancer

January 16th 2019

African American Women Are at a Disadvantage in Preventing Breast Cancer

Breast cancer risk estimation models identify women who are at high risk based on a variety of factors, and women who are identified as being at high risk may be able to reduce their chance of breast cancer through preventative measures such as prophylactic surgeries or chemoprevention medications. However, uptake of these preventative treatments varies among racial groups, new research from The Ohio State University finds that racial disparities in healthcare are to blame.

Blocking Cell Signals Points to Possible Treatment for Osteoporosis

January 14th 2019

Blocking Cell Signals Points to Possible Treatment for Osteoporosis

Authors noted that because experiments are typically done only on male mice, this brain signaling pathway controlling bone growth had never been discovered.

Understanding Why Women With Obesity Don't Breastfeed

January 12th 2019

Understanding Why Women With Obesity Don't Breastfeed

Rather than offer support, physicians often reinforced the women's feeling of not being in control of their decisions, according to a study looking at why obese women are less likely to start or keep breastfeeding.

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates "Unacceptably Low," Researchers Find

January 10th 2019

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates "Unacceptably Low," Researchers Find

Jaime Rosenberg

Less than two-thirds of women aged 30 to 65 years were up to date with cervical cancer screenings in 2016. The percentage was even lower for women aged 21 to 29, with just over half up to date on screenings.

Medical Criteria for Contraception Increased Use by Medicaid Enrollees, CDC Says

January 4th 2019

Medical Criteria for Contraception Increased Use by Medicaid Enrollees, CDC Says

Publishing a list of conditions for which long-acting birth control is medically indicated increased uptake among women in Medicaid, but overall use remains low.

First-Time Mothers Giving Birth Vaginally Have Higher Risk of Later Pelvic Floor Problems

January 3rd 2019

First-Time Mothers Giving Birth Vaginally Have Higher Risk of Later Pelvic Floor Problems

Allison Inserro

A woman's risk of later pelvic floor disorders is strongly associated with how her first infant is delivered, according to a recent study.

US Women Dying in Childbirth but Spending More on Healthcare, Under Stress, Report Finds

December 28th 2018

US Women Dying in Childbirth but Spending More on Healthcare, Under Stress, Report Finds

The Commonwealth Fund report compared the status of health and healthcare for women in the United States to that of 10 other wealthy countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Australia.

Researchers Improve Knowledge of PCOS With Discovery of 3 More Genes

December 27th 2018

Researchers Improve Knowledge of PCOS With Discovery of 3 More Genes

Allison Inserro

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of women, but it is often misdiagnosed or missed entirely by physicians. Now, researchers have identified the genetic underpinnings of the syndrome, including 3 new loci, a causal link to depression, and a male phenotype for PCOS.

Longer Breastfeeding Duration Shown to Reduce Waist Size Over the Long Term

December 20th 2018

Longer Breastfeeding Duration Shown to Reduce Waist Size Over the Long Term

David Bai, PharmD

Women who breastfed for longer than 6 months had a smaller waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) compared with women who have not breastfed or have breastfed for a shorter duration, according to the results of a recent study.

Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Headed to Trump's Desk

December 18th 2018

Preventing Maternal Deaths Act Headed to Trump's Desk

In the past, data-gathering on pregnancy-related deaths has been irregular and review committees have not always addressed prevention.

Diet Has Minimal Association With Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women, Study Finds

December 12th 2018

Diet Has Minimal Association With Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women, Study Finds

David Bai, PharmD

Only alcohol was found to have a strong positive correlation with breast cancer risk in a recent study looking at diet in postmenopausal women.

Premature Birth May Induce Variability in the Mother's Systolic Blood Pressure

December 11th 2018

Premature Birth May Induce Variability in the Mother's Systolic Blood Pressure

The authors of a study conducted in China assessed nearly 2000 women who were to identify whether premature birth leads to variability in long-term systolic blood pressure.

EULAR Recommendations for Abnormalities in Knee Osteoarthritis Need an Update

December 6th 2018

EULAR Recommendations for Abnormalities in Knee Osteoarthritis Need an Update

David Bai, PharmD

A new study has recommended updated cutoffs for synovial effusion and hypertrophy to help screen for patients with symptomatic radiographic knee osteoarthritis.

Canadian Health Agencies Release Physical Activity Guidance During Pregnancy

December 1st 2018

Canadian Health Agencies Release Physical Activity Guidance During Pregnancy

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology have released consensus guidelines that will provide guidance for pregnant women as well as their clinical care providers on prenatal physical activity.

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