Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study offers reassurance on COVID shots, women's periods
One of the first studies to track whether COVID-19 vaccination might affect women's periods found a small and temporary change.
Jan 9, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Atopic dermatitis exacerbations seen in premenstrual period
(HealthDay)—Child-bearing-aged women with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) have disease exacerbations in the premenstrual period, according to a research letter published online Dec. 15 in the Journal of the American ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hip fracture surgery generally lower during COVID-19 pandemic
(HealthDay)—Among older individuals, hip fracture surgery volumes were generally lower during the COVID-19 pandemic than two years earlier until the COVID-19 vaccine became available, according to a research letter published ...
Jan 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
BNT162b2 still effective, but less so, against Omicron
(HealthDay)—The effectiveness of two doses of BNT162b2 was maintained, albeit at a reduced level, during an omicron variant proxy period in South Africa, according to a letter to the editor published online Dec. 29 in the ...
Jan 3, 2022
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Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce
Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19. The findings could help how staff are supported in healthcare ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Will you check your emails over Christmas? The out-of-hours practice that could cost you your health
When the holiday season rolls around, will you get to relax, or do you let work creep into your down time? If you fit in the latter category and can't seem to keep work at bay, you may be putting your health at risk, according ...
Dec 14, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Dementia more common in adults with HIV
(HealthDay)—People older than 50 years with HIV are more likely to have dementia than people without HIV, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in AIDS.
Dec 13, 2021
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Becoming a new parent is challenging, and fathers need support too
Becoming a new father can be a difficult and overwhelming time. And more and more, we're hearing about the mental health impact this can have on men, with some research suggesting as many as one in ten men suffer from postnatal ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC investigating case of monkeypox in traveler from Nigeria
A case of monkeypox in a traveler who returned to the United States from Nigeria is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health.
Nov 17, 2021
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Pregnancy experts call for Medicaid policy change
Postpartum sterilization is a safe and effective form of contraception. It can be performed immediately after birth without increasing the length of stay in the hospital for new mothers. Unfortunately, women enrolled in Medicaid ...
Nov 14, 2021
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