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Adjuvant chemotherapy alone may suffice for some high-risk early cervical cancers
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Patients, even those with surgically-confirmed risk factors, fared well when they received adjuvant chemotherapy without...
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No advantage seen in pelvic node dissection for early cervical cancer
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – A 30-center prospective randomized study compared sentinel lymph node biopsy alone with the biopsy plus pelvic lymph node...
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APA task force urges caution in off-label use of ketamine for mood disorders
An APA task force looks at the state of the field on the use of ketamine for treating refractory mood disorders.
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Cervicovaginal microbiota correlates with preterm birth rate
LAS VEGAS – Some cervicovaginal microbiota increase the risk of preterm birth, while others are protective.
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Adding rituximab to reduced intensity conditioning boosts PFS
ORLANDO – Rituximab conferred a significant progression-free survival benefit in reduced intensity conditioning regimens for patients with B-cell...
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Antihypertensive protocol cuts eclampsia rates
LAS VEGAS – Use of a intravenous hydralazine or labetalol together with magnesium sulfate helped cut eclampsia rates for pregnant women with high...
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Older AML patients benefit from frailty assessment and interventions
ORLANDO – Clinicians at the University of Chicago perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment of AML patients facing hematopoietic cell...
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Fewer post-transplant CMV infections with novel antiviral prophylaxis
ORLANDO – A first-in-class antiviral drug was safe and effective when used to prevent clinically significant cytomegalovirus infections in adults...
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Pregnancy medical home reduces hospital visits, overall costs
Having access to a medical home during pregnancy appears to lower costs by reducing days in the hospital and visits to the emergency department....
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Weekend births linked to higher maternal-fetal mortality
Does delivering on a weekend mean a higher risk for morbidity and mortality? A new analysis suggests that weekday births are safer.
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Aspirin reduces recurrent preeclampsia in real-world study
LAS VEGAS - Using $4 worth of low-dose aspirin over the course of a pregnancy could substantially reduce the risk of recurrent preeclampsia in...
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Obstetric perineal trauma prevented with SAFE PASSAGES
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Universal cervical length screening reduces preterm birth rate
LAS VEGAS - Universal cervical length screening by transvaginal ultrasound in a low-risk cohort resulted in a significant reduction in spontaneous...
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Complex congenital heart conditions call for complex care in pregnancy
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) brings together recommendations for management of pregnancy for women with...
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Reports of new-onset joint pain differ after starting vedolizumab
Two recent reports that provide opposing evidence about the potential for inflammatory bowel disease patients to develop articular manifestations...