Manson on Women's Health

• Aspirin in Primary Prevention of CVD: Rational Use   The aspirin question returns as the balance of benefits vs harms for some patient groups is reassessed.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 04, 2022
• Vitamin D Supplements Cut Risk for Autoimmune Disease   The VITAL study assessed the effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements on autoimmune disease incidence.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 16, 2022
• Multivitamins Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults   A simple, widely available intervention could reduce cognitive aging by almost 2 years, if further studies confirm the findings from COSMOS-Mind.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 10, 2021
• High-Dose Marine Omega-3s Raise Risk for Atrial Fibrillation   Dr JoAnn Manson discusses the link between fish oil supplements, AF, and stroke.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 17, 2021
• Pregnancy Duration and Hypertension Risk: What's the Connection?   To fully assess cardiovascular risk, ask about pregnancy history and menstrual cycles, says Dr JoAnn Manson.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 29, 2021
• Women’s Health: 50 Years of Progress   Part of the National Academy of Medicine’s look back at a half century of progress in health, this report focuses on women.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, July 30, 2021
• Vitamin Supplements: Any Role for Heart Disease or Cancer?   Dr JoAnn Manson discusses the meaning of the USPSTF's draft statement on use of dietary supplements to prevent these chronic conditions.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, June 02, 2021
• BP at Midlife: Preterm Birth and Offspring Size as Predictors   A reproductive factor can be a window into a woman's future cardiovascular health.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 02, 2021
• Menopause Transition and CVD: A Window of Opportunity   JoAnn Manson describes a new report that highlights the role of perimenopause in a woman's CVD risk, and how clinicians can help women modify this risk.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 28, 2020
• Menstrual Cycle Irregularity and Premature Death   Dr JoAnn Manson discusses a link between menstrual cycle irregularity and premature death.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 05, 2020
• Sex- and Gender-Informed Medicine: Why It Matters   Dr JoAnn Manson highlights key health and disease differences influenced by sex and gender.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 14, 2020
• Why Do Men and Women React Differently to COVID-19?   We're trying to understand why men are more vulnerable to COVID-19 and how we can use that information to improve outcomes.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, June 03, 2020
• Does Vitamin D Protect Against COVID-19?   Dr JoAnn Manson reviews new data suggesting a link between COVID-19 infection and severity with low serum vitamin D levels.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 11, 2020
• Do Patients on Meds Become Complacent About Lifestyle?   Dr JoAnn Manson highlights a study looking at whether patients view medications as substitutes for a healthy lifestyle.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 27, 2020
• Alcohol, AFib, and Women: A Hazardous Mix?   The first randomized trial evidence of a link between AFib and alcohol.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 18, 2020
• Premature Menopause: A Warning Signal for CVD Risk   We're learning more about the effects of early menopause on a woman's health.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 23, 2019
• Omega-3s and CVD Prevention: A Promising Future?   Findings of a new meta-analysis of recent large-scale studies could breathe new life into the use of fish oil for CVD prevention.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 06, 2019
• To Prevent Dementia, Focus on the Heart   We have the strongest evidence to date that what's bad for the heart is also bad for the brain.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 26, 2019
• Estrogen Therapy After Oophorectomy: Age Matters!   A new study informs clinical decision-making about starting estrogen-alone hormone therapy in menopausal women of different ages.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 10, 2019
• Preventing Fatal Maternal Stroke and Other CV Events   Tragic maternal complications can be prevented with closer attention to blood pressure and other CV risk factors.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, July 25, 2019