Burden of Lassa Fever Disease in Pregnant Women and Children and Options for Prevention
Lassa fever is a serious epidemic viral disease in West Africa affecting an estimated 2 million people annually with about 5000-10,000 deaths. Lassa fever significantly affects neonates, children, and pregnant women. The authors identified potential approaches to address specific gaps in the areas of diagnosis, management, and prevention of Lassa fever in specific populations.
Bilateral Oophorectomy Prevalence Among U.S. Women
Bilateral oophorectomy has been linked to numerous health outcomes, some of which can have a long latency period. The study findings suggest that ovarian cancer incidence rates may be underestimated among older women.
Next-generation 3D Printed Multipurpose Prevention Intravaginal Ring for Prevention of HIV, HSV-2, and Unintended Pregnancy
Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended, ∼1.3 million new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are reported every year, and more than 500 million people are estimated to have a genital herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) infection. This report examines the first 3D printed multipurpose prevention technology (MPT) intravaginal ring (IVR) for prevention of HIV, HSV-2, and unintended pregnancy.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure is Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Risk among Women Attending a Fertility Clinic
Previous studies reported that exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), largely in higher exposed populations, were associated with elevated risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to examine the associations between serum PFAS concentrations and PCOS risk among women attending a U.S. academic fertility clinic during 2005-2019.
