Manson on Women's Health

• 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
• Physical Activity: The Real Magic Bullet   It's never too late to begin increasing physical activity--and reap the benefits.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 23, 2019
• Estrogen and Cognition: An Enigma in Postmenopausal Women   Does hormone therapy improve cognition in women after menopause? Dr JoAnn Manson highlights the latest data and what it means for clinical practice.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 05, 2019
• Estrogen and Venous Thrombosis: Route, Type, and Dose Matter!   JoAnn Manson reviews a large study that provides evidence about the safety of different estrogen formulations for menopausal hormone therapy.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 01, 2019
• VITAL Results for Vitamin D and Omega-3s   The largest prospective randomized trial of vitamin D and omega-3 supplementation provides much-needed information.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 15, 2018
• Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Risk After Menopause   Good news for women: Even modest weight loss can reduce risk for postmenopausal breast cancer.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 25, 2018
• Age at Menopause and Cognition: Timing Matters   Dr JoAnn Manson reviews a study about the neurologic sequelae of early menopause, with implications for clinicians who provide women's healthcare.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, June 22, 2018
• Preeclampsia: Preventing Maternal Cardiovascular Events   Dr JoAnn Manson highlights temporal trends in the use of antihypertensive medications in women with preeclampsia and the risk for maternal stroke.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 25, 2018
• Women's Hearts: How Women Can Walk Away From Heart Failure   Dr JoAnn Manson describes findings of a recent study showing that walking farther and faster can prevent heart failure in women.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 19, 2018