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Treatment by Female Physicians Linked to Lower Mortality, Hospital Readmissions

Poor cardiovascular health at midlife was associated with a decline in the mental processing speed of Black women, but not White women, according to a new study.

Maternal Vascular Indices, Biomarkers at 36 Week's Gestation Predict Preeclampsia, New Study Concludes

Treatment by female physicians resulted in better 30-day outcomes for male and female patients, but the benefit was significantly greater for the women.

Untreated, New-Onset Hypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids in Women

Increased arterial stiffness and elevated central BP are among factors researchers found to have strong discriminatory value for PE at term and postpartum.

Decrease in BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Severe Exacerbations, All-Cause Mortality in COPD

Women with new-onset HTN faced a 45% greater risk of newly self-reported fibroids and those with untreated HTN had a 19% greater risk, according to a new study.

Risk for CHD Higher for Women who Binge Drink vs Men: Daily Dose

Among persons with COPD whose BMI decreased over a 4-year follow-up, mortality risk rose 70% compared with those whose BMI remained the same, researchers reported.

April 17th 2024

Poor Cardiovascular Health at Midlife Linked to Cognitive Decline in Black Women

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Treatment by Female Physicians Linked to Lower Mortality, Hospital Readmissions

Poor cardiovascular health at midlife was associated with a decline in the mental processing speed of Black women, but not White women, according to a new study.

Maternal Vascular Indices, Biomarkers at 36 Week's Gestation Predict Preeclampsia, New Study Concludes

Treatment by female physicians resulted in better 30-day outcomes for male and female patients, but the benefit was significantly greater for the women.

Untreated, New-Onset Hypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids in Women

Increased arterial stiffness and elevated central BP are among factors researchers found to have strong discriminatory value for PE at term and postpartum.

Decrease in BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Severe Exacerbations, All-Cause Mortality in COPD

Women with new-onset HTN faced a 45% greater risk of newly self-reported fibroids and those with untreated HTN had a 19% greater risk, according to a new study.

Risk for CHD Higher for Women who Binge Drink vs Men: Daily Dose

Among persons with COPD whose BMI decreased over a 4-year follow-up, mortality risk rose 70% compared with those whose BMI remained the same, researchers reported.

April 17th 2024