May 16, 2025

vNOTES Speeds Bowel, Work Recovery After Hysterectomy

A prospective study found that patients who underwent vNOTES hysterectomy recovered bowel function and returned to work faster than those who had traditional laparoscopic surgery.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Prenatal Testosterone: Shaping Children's Fitness?

New study finds maternal testosterone exposure during pregnancy affects physical activity in boys and muscle strength in girls at age 7, with potential implications for long-term cardiovascular health.

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May 13, 2025

Early Antibiotics Impact Puberty Timing, Study

Infant antibiotic exposure may significantly impact female pubertal timing,

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May 13, 2025

Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss

In the SURMOUNT-5 trial, tirzepatide led to a 20.2% mean weight loss in adults with obesity—significantly more than the 13.7% achieved with semaglutide.

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May 09, 2025

Which Treatment Works Best for Mixed Incontinence?

New clinical trial finds no significant difference between onabotulinumtoxinA and midurethral sling for mixed urinary incontinence at 6 months.

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May 09, 2025

Self-Harm Risk Rises Prior to and Following Gabapentinoids 

Researchers tracked over 10,000 patients and found the risk of self-harm was highest before starting gabapentinoids and again shortly after stopping, highlighting key periods for clinical monitoring.

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May 09, 2025

Few Patients With STI Receive Recommended Antibiotics: Study

A 5-year national study of over 8,800 cases found that fewer than 40% of patients with gonorrhea and just 14% of those with chlamydia were treated with CDC-recommended antibiotics in U.S. primary care.

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May 08, 2025

Diet Patterns Affect Menarche Timing

New research reveals healthier diets delay menarche while inflammatory diets accelerate it, potentially impacting long-term health outcomes in women regardless of BMI.

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