Short Sleep Duration Impairs Insulin Sensitivity in Women
Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR values were increased with sleep restriction versus maintenance of adequate sleep
AHA: Self-Monitoring, Remote Physician-Guided Titration Aids Postpartum BP Control
Findings seen following a hypertensive pregnancy versus usual care
Taking Standing Blood Pressure Measure Aids Hypertension Diagnosis
Standing BP performs better alone or in combo with seated BP than seated BP alone
1999 to 2018 Saw Rise in Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation
Further increase in breastfeeding duration at 12 months seen over time
First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA
Approval establishes a new device classification, meaning other similar home tests could potentially have an easier approval process in the future
Overall Survival Benefit Up for Pyrotinib + Capecitabine in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Overall survival benefit demonstrated among patients with metastatic breast cancer who had received trastuzumab and taxanes
Experiencing Racism May Increase Stroke Risk in Black Women
Trend exists for both self-reported and definitively confirmed stroke incidence
Deferred Cord Clamping Reduces Death Before Discharge in Preemies
Second review shows greatest reduction in death for long deferral (≥120 s) compared with immediate clamping
Estrogen-Linked Thrombotic Biomarkers Drop After Cessation of Combo Pill
Decreases seen at week 12, with most of the decrease achieved at two and four weeks after cessation of combined hormonal contraceptives
Government Housing Assistance May Boost Some Cancer Screening
Findings seen for breast cancer and colorectal cancer screenings among adults with low income
