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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
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December 24th 2024

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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

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Quality Antenatal Care Lacking in Low-Income Countries
November 27th 2018

Quality Antenatal Care Lacking in Low-Income Countries

David Bai, PharmD
Patients in low-income countries receive similar antenatal care coverage as patients in high-income countries. However, they receive inequitable quality of antenatal care for 3 essential services: blood pressure monitoring, urine and blood tests, according to a study published in Lancet Global Health.
Inflammatory Disease Activity, Corticosteroid Use Increase Risk of Preterm Delivery
November 24th 2018

Inflammatory Disease Activity, Corticosteroid Use Increase Risk of Preterm Delivery

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
Rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis increase the risk of preterm delivery (PTD) in pregnant women. Additionally, treatment with corticosteroid can lead to a 2- to 5-fold increased risk of PTD in both groups, independent of disease activity.
Ultrasound Safer Than MRI to Monitor Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy
November 20th 2018

Ultrasound Safer Than MRI to Monitor Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy

David Bai, PharmD
Ultrasounds are a safer and equally effective diagnostic tool compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and monitor pregnant women with suspected active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new report published in Radiology Case Reports.
Higher BMI Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women
November 15th 2018

Higher BMI Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women

David Bai, PharmD
A large pooled analysis of 758,592 premenopausal women, conducted by the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collaborative Group, identified an inverse association between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of breast cancer.
ACR Study: Childhood Abuse Increases the Risk of Lupus in Women
November 12th 2018

ACR Study: Childhood Abuse Increases the Risk of Lupus in Women

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
Systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by systemic inflammation in multiple organs, has a higher probability of being diagnosed in women who experienced emotional or physical abuse when growing up, according to a study presented at the 2018 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/The Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Meeting.
Multiethnic Study Identifies Factors That Predispose Midlife Women to Cardiometabolic Risk
November 9th 2018

Multiethnic Study Identifies Factors That Predispose Midlife Women to Cardiometabolic Risk

David Bai, PharmD
Modifiable factors, including lower caloric intake, greater physical activity, and smoking cessation, have been associated with recovery from metabolic syndrome, according to the results recently published following a multiethnic study.
DASH Diet Leads to Decreased Gestational Weight Gain
November 8th 2018

DASH Diet Leads to Decreased Gestational Weight Gain

David Bai, PharmD
A randomized clinical trial in obese or overweight pregnant women evaluating the use of a modified diet regimen shows a beneficial effect of a modified Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on gestation weight gain compared with usual care.
Are TNF Inhibitors Safe in Pregnancy?
November 2nd 2018

Are TNF Inhibitors Safe in Pregnancy?

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
A review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights existing knowledge gaps in understanding the safety and impact of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) α inhibitors in pregnant women suffering from inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and rhaumatoid arthritis.
Long-Term Research Shows Positive Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With Lupus
November 1st 2018

Long-Term Research Shows Positive Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With Lupus

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
New research presented at the 2018 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Meeting, in Chicago, Illinois, reported on progress over the past 20 years in the care of pregnant women with systemic lupus erythepatosus (SLE) that has led to a decline in maternal mortality and intrauterine fetal death among patients with SLE.
US Women Have Higher Risk of Dying Prematurely, Report Says
September 21st 2018

US Women Have Higher Risk of Dying Prematurely, Report Says

Allison Inserro
In the United States, a woman age 30 to 70 years of age has a 1 in 8 chance of dying from a noncommunicable disease (NCDs), putting the nation on par with low and middle-income countries, and setting it apart with Iceland among high-income countries, according to a report published Thursday in The Lancet.
Women More Likely to Survive Heart Attacks When Treated by Female Physicians
August 31st 2018

Women More Likely to Survive Heart Attacks When Treated by Female Physicians

Samantha DiGrande
A recent review of nearly 582,000 heart attack cases over the span of 19 years found that female patients had a significantly higher survival rate when treated by a female physician in the emergency department.
Chronic Diseases and Other Factors Associated With Rising Maternal Mortality in the US
August 15th 2018

Chronic Diseases and Other Factors Associated With Rising Maternal Mortality in the US

Laura Joszt, MA
Chronic diseases, insufficient access to care, and social determinants of health are targets that can help reduce maternal mortality.
Lung Cancer Mortality Among Women Projected to Increase 43% by 2030, Study Finds
August 11th 2018

Lung Cancer Mortality Among Women Projected to Increase 43% by 2030, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez
The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is expected to increase by 43% from 2015 to 2030, while the global age-standardized breast cancer mortality rate is projected to decrease by 9%, according to an analysis published in Cancer Research.
Individual Characteristics, Not Pollution, Factor Into Which Women Develop ACOS
August 10th 2018

Individual Characteristics, Not Pollution, Factor Into Which Women Develop ACOS

Allison Inserro
Lifestyle factors and individual characteristics, rather than air pollution, explain which women with asthma go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), resulting in asthma and COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS), according to a new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Global Review Confirms Diabetes Elevates Cancer Risk, Especially in Women
July 22nd 2018

Global Review Confirms Diabetes Elevates Cancer Risk, Especially in Women

Mary Caffrey
While the connection between diabetes and cancer has been known, this study was the first to show that women with diabetes face a higher risk than men with the disease.
Long Hours at Work Boost Diabetes Risk Among Women but Not Men
July 19th 2018

Long Hours at Work Boost Diabetes Risk Among Women but Not Men

Mary Caffrey
Findings were consistent with earlier studies that link long work hours and diabetes as well as long periods of sitting with diabetes and obesity.
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July 3rd 2018

A Blueprint for Building Better Maternity Care Payment Systems

Katy B. Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA
In the United States, too many of our mothers are dying during and after childbirth. Costs of childbirth care are high for everyone—for health plans, for taxpayers, and for families. We are moving in the wrong direction, and it is well past time to change course.
JAMA Letter: Autism Risk Higher When Mother Has Type 1 Diabetes
June 23rd 2018

JAMA Letter: Autism Risk Higher When Mother Has Type 1 Diabetes

Allison Inserro
The risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children was higher in mothers with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a recent study found.
Dr Haywood Brown on the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health
June 23rd 2018

Dr Haywood Brown on the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health

Haywood Brown, MD, immediate past president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, discusses the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal health (AIM) program which is designed to decrease the top-leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.
5 Updates on Maternal Health in the United States
June 15th 2018

5 Updates on Maternal Health in the United States

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD
While global maternal mortality rates (MMR), particularly in the developed nations, have been dropping, US MMR has seen a steady rise. Protecting the well-being of women, both during and after pregnancy, is vital. Here are some updates on the status of maternal care in the United States.
Dr Mary Norine Walsh Discusses Risks for Pregnant Women With Hypertension
May 30th 2018

Dr Mary Norine Walsh Discusses Risks for Pregnant Women With Hypertension

Mary Norine Walsh, MD, immediate past president of the American College of Cardiology, discusses the risks for pregnant women with hypertension.
Dr Mary Norine Walsh on the Rise of Maternal Mortality in the United States
May 16th 2018

Dr Mary Norine Walsh on the Rise of Maternal Mortality in the United States

Mary Norine Walsh, MD, immediate past president of the American College of Cardiology, discusses the cause of the recent increase in maternal mortality, and the importance of team-based care to address it.
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May 2nd 2018

Women Are Still Underrepresented in Clinical Trials for Cardiovascular Disease Drugs

Kelly Davio
While cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women as well as men, and while both sex and gender differences in CVD and its treatments have been well documented, women continue to be less represented than men in clinical trials of drugs to treat CVD. Among proposed reasons for this phenomenon are the recruitment of younger patients, inclusion criteria that tend to select men, and exclusion criteria that are more common in women.
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April 30th 2018

In Final Turn With Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards Tells Obstetricians Women's Healthcare "Has a Long Way to Go"

Mary Caffrey
Even though her final stretch at the helm of Planned Parenthood was not easy, Cecile Richards told the nation's obstetricians she is optimistic because of the activism she sees among women and girls at the grassroots level. "Women are on fire," she said.
Study Findings Suggest Why Women Are More Likely to Experience Migraine
April 24th 2018

Study Findings Suggest Why Women Are More Likely to Experience Migraine

Jaime Rosenberg
Women account for over 75% of Americans who experience migraines, which could be attributable to the way that estrogen levels affect cells in the brain, according to new study findings.
Humana Launches Bundled Payment Model to Improve Maternity Outcomes and Cost
April 22nd 2018

Humana Launches Bundled Payment Model to Improve Maternity Outcomes and Cost

Laura Joszt, MA
Humana has launched a new maternity bundled payment model with 5 practices in Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas to improve quality, outcomes, and cost across the entire perinatal episode of care for women with low- to moderate-risk pregnancies.
Christie's Place: Bringing Together and Empowering Women With HIV
April 7th 2018

Christie's Place: Bringing Together and Empowering Women With HIV

Jaime Rosenberg
Christie’s Place, a nonprofit social service organization, puts a large focus on social determinants of health to help their clients not only keep up with their medical care, but also improve their quality of life.
ADHD Prescriptions Soaring Among Women of Reproductive Age
January 23rd 2018

ADHD Prescriptions Soaring Among Women of Reproductive Age

Allison Inserro
The CDC reported recently that the percentage of privately insured reproductive-age women who filled a prescription for a medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) soared 344% from 2003 (0.9%) to 2015 (4.0%).
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December 20th 2017

Trends in Bisphosphonate Initiation Within an Integrated Healthcare Delivery System

Rami J. Hosein, MD, MPH Joan C. Lo, MD Bruce Ettinger, MD Bonnie H. Li, MS Fang Niu, MS Rita L. Hui, PharmD, MS Annette L. Adams, PhD, MPH
The authors observed a marked shift toward treatment of higher-risk subsets of younger postmenopausal women (with prior fracture and/or with osteoporosis), and away from women at lower risk.
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October 17th 2017

Our Maternity Care System Is Broken "Here's How We Can Fix It"

Katy B. Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA
Truly improving equity in childbirth care requires a bold new path forward.
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