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New Diabetes Guidelines Spotlight Preconception Care for Women
Comprehensive guidelines emphasize preconception care for women with diabetes to reduce pregnancy risks and improve maternal and infant health.
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Decoding Menarche: Its Impact on Long-Term Health
The age at which a woman experiences her first period could signal potential long-term health risks, including cardiometabolic and reproductive issues. A recent study sheds light on these connections and highlights the need for tailored healthcare strategies.
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Advancing Access to Cervical Cancer Screening: The Promise of Self-Collection Methods
Self-collection devices for cervical cancer screening offer a safe, effective, and preferred alternative to traditional methods, increasing accessibility and compliance.
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Mail-in HPV Self-Tests Double Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
Mail-in HPV self-collection kits significantly increase cervical cancer screening participation, offering a promising tool to enhance early detection and preventive care.
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Evaluating HPV Vaccination Schedules: A New Perspective on Booster Doses
Recent research suggests that a 2-dose HPV vaccine regimen offers similar long-term protection against HPV-16 and HPV-18 as the 2+1-dose regimen, challenging the necessity of booster doses.
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State Abortion Laws and Maternal Health: Examining the Impact on High-Risk Pregnancies
Restrictive abortion legislation significantly increases maternal complications in high-risk pregnancies, highlighting urgent public health concerns.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of USPSTF Preeclampsia Guidelines for Aspirin Prophylaxis
A recent study questions the specificity of USPSTF guidelines for preeclampsia risk assessment, highlighting challenges in identifying patients truly at high risk and ensuring targeted aspirin prophylaxis.
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Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Impact on Breastfeeding and Maternal Health
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy affect breastfeeding initiation and duration, highlighting the need for tailored support for affected mothers.
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Understanding Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Gaps in Global Guidelines and the Path Forward
Global variations in placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) management guidelines highlight the need for improved standardization and research, especially in resource-limited settings.
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SSRIs and Pregnancy: Navigating the Risks, Benefits, and Ongoing Debate
A new FDA panel reignites debate over the safety and efficacy of antidepressant use during pregnancy, with experts weighing in on emerging research and practice recommendations.