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Antenatal corticosteroids: Fresh answers to old questions
Researchers reported no differences in the primary outcome of cognitive function between those whose mothers had received a single course of...
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Doctors and dating: There’s an app (or three) for that
Medical training can consume decades when others are exploring relationships and starting families.
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Vibrating pill can help treat constipation
The drug-free pill is designed for daily use.
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NICU use up, birth weights down in babies of mothers with HCV
New findings surprised a study researcher since the adverse outcomes weren’t related to prematurity.
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Embattled iPLEDGE program: Changes ahead?
When the iPLEDGE program had transitioned to the new platform, the rollout was far from smooth.
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‘Forever chemicals’ up type 2 diabetes risk in midlife White women
“A new finding is that we observed some phthalates are associated with a higher risk of diabetes development, especially in White women [that]...
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‘Valid option’ for partial breast irradiation in breast cancer
Study authors suggest that 30 Gy in five daily fractions is a ‘valid option’ for patients who received lumpectomy for early breast cancer.
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Radiotherapy for early breast cancer: Sharp cutoff at age 70
Radiation therapy was 50% less likely to be prescribed for patients age 70 and older with early-stage breast cancer.
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Scientists create ‘vagina on a chip’: What to know
Researchers see the chip as a way to facilitate vaginal health research and open the door to vital new treatments.
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Vacuum device for postpartum hemorrhage works well in real world
Bleeding was controlled in less than 5 minutes for most patients.
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More evidence suggests oxytocin can be discontinued early in labor
Withdrawal of medication between 4 and 6 cm of dilation doesn’t appear to affect neonatal outcomes.