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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women’s Health for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
FDA Could Green-Light COVID-19 Vaccines Before Clinical Trials Completed<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Emergency use authorization (EUA) or approval for a COVID-19 vaccine before phase 3 clinical trials are complete could be considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to the agency’s commissioner, Stephen Hahn, M.D.<\/p>\n CNN<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Use of Fitness Trackers May Spur Exercise in Older Adults With MS<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who say they use fitness trackers report greater amounts of physical activity, according to a study published online July 31 in the Disability & Health Journal<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Rates Up Among Young Women in the U.S.<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There has been an age shift in positivity for Chlamydia trachomatis<\/i> and Neisseria gonorrhoeae<\/i> among women, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup<\/font><\/p>\n Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Aug. 24 to 28, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Model Says COVID-19 Deaths Could Surpass 317,000 by December<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A widely cited model for COVID-19 deaths in the United States predicts a total of 317,000 deaths by December.<\/p>\n CNN<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Risk for Cancer Reduced for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The risk for cancer is reduced among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Aug. 13 in Autoimmunity Reviews<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Many Opt for Genetic Testing of Embryos for Kidney Disease<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About half of couples referred for counseling due to a family history of kidney disease opt for preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic kidney disease, and 65 percent of those experience one or more live births of an unaffected child, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Losing Weight Before Midlife Cuts Mortality Risk<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss from obesity to overweight between early adulthood through midlife is associated with a lower risk for early death compared with maintaining obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates Up for Non-Hispanic Whites<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable racial and ethnic disparity in alcoholic liver disease mortality, and although men have higher death rates, the male-to-female ratios decreased in the past two decades, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Guideline Updated for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The National Kidney Foundation and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have updated the clinical practice guideline for nutrition in chronic kidney disease (CKD); the 2020 update was published as a supplement to the September issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Admissions for Stroke, TIA Down Early in COVID-19 Pandemic<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Admissions for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Stroke and Vascular Neurology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Blacks Have Higher Incidence of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Black Americans have a higher incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) compared with other races, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Neurology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Survival Worse for Breast Cancers Secondary to Childhood Cancer<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of childhood and adolescent and young adult cancer who develop a secondary breast cancer have significantly decreased breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS), according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Preterm Delivery Ups Risk for Premature Mortality in Mothers<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Preterm delivery is associated with an increased risk for premature mortality in women, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Weight Loss May Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk in T2DM<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — An intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) may reduce the incidence of obesity-related mortality among individuals with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Obesity<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Care Delayed for Many U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Early in Pandemic<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of breast cancer patients have experienced delays in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Web Searches Suggesting Acute Anxiety Spiked Early in COVID-19<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Internet searches indicative of acute anxiety peaked early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Maternal Caffeine Intake May Be Tied to Negative Pregnancy Outcomes<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Maternal caffeine consumption is associated with negative pregnancy outcomes, according to a review published online Aug. 24 in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Risky Behaviors Common Among U.S. Teens<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Risky behaviors remain common among U.S. teens, according to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report published as a supplement to the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup<\/font><\/p>\n Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Aug. 17 to 21, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n ACIP Issues Recommendations for 2020 to 2021 Flu Vaccination<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations have been updated to include the influenza vaccination for the 2020 to 2021 season; the recommendations were published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Adolescent Vaccinations Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The decrease in vaccination orders seen during the COVID-19 pandemic could offset increases in vaccinations for adolescents from 2018 to 2019, according to research published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Mortality Rates Lowest for Infants of Normal-Weight Women<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Infants of women who are normal weight prepregnancy have the lowest total infant, neonatal, and postneonatal mortality rates, with increased rates seen for infants of women who are underweight or who have obesity prepregnancy, according to the Aug. 21 National Vital Statistics Reports<\/i>, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Targeted Intraoperative RT Is Effective Alternative to EBRT<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Single-dose targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT-IORT) during lumpectomy is an effective alternative to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), according to a study published online Aug. 19 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Menopause Symptoms Linked<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is an association between a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and more bothersome menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Menopause<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Growth Retardation Found for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) have growth retardation, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Longer duration of bisphosphonate use is associated with an increased risk for atypical femur fracture, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Disparities Seen in COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Racial\/Ethnic Subgroups<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There are considerable disparities in the prevalence of COVID-19 across racial\/ethnic subgroups in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Each Week of Early Alcohol Use Tied to Incremental Miscarriage Risk<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Each additional week of alcohol exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for spontaneous abortion, according to a study published online July 12 in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More older adults have used telehealth to consult with a health care provider during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with that seen in the previous year, according to a report published online Aug. 17 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced with use of antibiotics, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with dementia are frequently prescribed central nervous system (CNS)-active medications, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends behavioral counseling interventions for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents and adults at increased risk. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Aug. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Evidence Report<\/a><\/p>\n Final Recommendation Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n In-Person Obstetric Visits Not Likely to Spread COVID-19<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There does not appear to be a significant association between the number of in-person health care visits and the rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among obstetrical patients, according to a research letter published online Aug. 14 in the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n COVID-19 Antibodies Detected in Maternity Care Workers in U.K.<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — One out of six maternity health care workers are seropositive for antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Anaesthesia<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Rates of Prescription Opioid Use Higher in Cancer Survivors<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survivors have higher rates of prescription opioid use but do not have increased rates of prescription opioid misuse compared with those without a history of cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n