Our editors are constantly reviewing the medical journals and synthesizing the most relevant articles for you monthly. See the latest below.
March 2022
1. A large review of research studies showed that medical cannabis is reported by women to be effective in improving pain from numerous gynecologic conditions, including pelvic pain, vulvodynia, endometriosis, bladder pain and cancer pain. Obstet Gynecol 2022 February 1; 139:287-296.
2. Breast-feeding is associated with a lower risk of lifetime maternal heart disease and stroke. Past studies have also shown that breast-feeding lowers a mother’s risk of future breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes. JAHA 2022; 11 (2)
3. Cognitive and behavioral therapy can be an effective treatment for hot flashes and other natural menopause symptoms. Psychol Med 2022 Feb; 52:433
4. Physical exercise, especially aerobic exercise of moderate intensity, has a positive effect on the improvement of depression in adolescents. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2022 Feb 28; 16: 16.
Our editors are constantly reviewing the medical journals and synthesizing the most relevant articles for you monthly. See the latest below.
February 2022
1. Probiotics, with or without antibiotics, and used for more than 1 month, decrease recurrence rate and increase cure/remission rate for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022 Jan; 26 (1): 90-98. (Cochrane)
2. Levonorgestrel EC emergency contraception inhibits ovulation to prevent fertilization. Exposure does NOT affect fetal development, miscarriage, stillbirth, or subsequent menstruation.
Contraception 2022 Jan 23 (Cochrane)
3. In middle aged overweight women, both text messaging and mobile social networking were effective for promoting physical activity, and perhaps even weight loss.
BMC Womens Health 2022 Jan 26, 22(1): 18.
4. There is no evidence to suggest a causal relationship between being implanted with a polypropylene mesh and the occurrence of autoimmune disorders.
Hernia 2022 Jan 12 (Cochrane)