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“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

05 Oct 2023 by

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed “forever chemicals,” may contribute to a delay in puberty through its effects on body mass index (BMI) and sex hormones, as shown in a study.

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

05 Oct 2023

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

05 Oct 2023 by

Twin pregnancies that undergo emergency cerclage for short cervix at ultrasound or cervical dilatation at physical examination are at lower risk of preterm birth (PTB) and have better perinatal outcomes than those not undergoing such intervention, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

05 Oct 2023

Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users

01 Oct 2023 by

For long-term users of combined oral contraceptives (COC), short-term hormonal withdrawal that occurs during the once-a-month pill pause appears to be accompanied by a significant increase in negative affect, anxiety, and mental health symptoms, regardless of COC type, as reported in a study.

Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users

01 Oct 2023

Anabolic steroid use may lead to persistent sperm damage

30 Sep 2023

Most men with a history of anabolic steroid use have severe oligospermia, with only a few of them achieving normal semen parameters after 6 months of treatment, according to a study.

Anabolic steroid use may lead to persistent sperm damage

30 Sep 2023

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

27 Sep 2023

Development of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is associated with prenatal, intrapartum, and neonatal factors, particularly preterm birth and admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), suggests a study.

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

27 Sep 2023

Passive smoking: Does it influence risk of childhood atopic eczema, food allergy?

26 Sep 2023 by

A systematic review and meta-analysis from Singapore demonstrates that parental smoking is not a strong risk factor for offspring eczema, food allergy, and food sensitization development.

Passive smoking: Does it influence risk of childhood atopic eczema, food allergy?

26 Sep 2023

Real-world data affirm effectiveness of vacuum-controlled device for obstetric bleeding

23 Sep 2023 by

The FDA-approved intrauterine vacuum-induced haemorrhage-control device rapidly controls bleeding in both vaginal and caesarean births, with a safety profile consistent with that observed in the registrational trial, as shown in a postmarket registry medical record review study.

Real-world data affirm effectiveness of vacuum-controlled device for obstetric bleeding

23 Sep 2023

NSAIDs up VTE risk in women using hormonal contraception

20 Sep 2023 by

Treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) appears to increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women using hormonal contraception, reveals a study.

NSAIDs up VTE risk in women using hormonal contraception

20 Sep 2023

Cognitive behavioural, light dark therapy help fight postpartum insomnia

18 Sep 2023 by

New mothers who are struggling to fall or stay asleep may find relief from therapist-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and light dark therapy (LDT), which have been shown to be safe and effective at reducing postpartum insomnia symptoms.

Cognitive behavioural, light dark therapy help fight postpartum insomnia

18 Sep 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 September 2023)

15 Sep 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 September 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 September 2023)

15 Sep 2023

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“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users

Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users

Anabolic steroid use may lead to persistent sperm damage

Anabolic steroid use may lead to persistent sperm damage

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

Passive smoking: Does it influence risk of childhood atopic eczema, food allergy?

Passive smoking: Does it influence risk of childhood atopic eczema, food allergy?

Real-world data affirm effectiveness of vacuum-controlled device for obstetric bleeding

Real-world data affirm effectiveness of vacuum-controlled device for obstetric bleeding

NSAIDs up VTE risk in women using hormonal contraception

NSAIDs up VTE risk in women using hormonal contraception

Cognitive behavioural, light dark therapy help fight postpartum insomnia

Cognitive behavioural, light dark therapy help fight postpartum insomnia

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 September 2023)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 September 2023)