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Belimumab for pregnant women with lupus: B-cell concerns remain
The largest combined analysis of birth outcome data found no apparent increase in birth defects or pregnancy loss with belimumab, and a separate...
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Health risks low for children exposed in utero to cancer and chemo
Treatment decisions should take into account the diagnosis and prognosis of the mother, the gestational age of the fetus, and the potential...
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State quality initiative can reduce postpartum hemorrhage and maternal morbidity
Other studies showing reductions in blood transfusions and maternal morbidities suggest the current findings are relevant to a range of hospital...
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Magnesium sulfate shown to reduce risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies
"Giving magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is a simple, inexpensive intervention that can make such a difference to...
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Pandemic may be limiting ED access for sexual assault
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued, ‘we became increasingly concerned about limited health care access for survivors of sexual assault,’ said the...
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What to do when patients don’t listen
The reasons behind a patient’s nonadherence are multifaceted.
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Screen all patients for cannabis use before surgery: Guideline
Patients who regularly use cannabis may experience worse pain and nausea after surgery and may require more opioid analgesia.
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Five thoughts on the Damar Hamlin collapse
The cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills footballer Damar Hamlin has led to speculation about commotio cordis and more, but this electrophysiologist...
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ED doctors call private equity staffing practices illegal and seek to ban them
Companies have successfully sidestepped bans on owning medical practices by buying or establishing local staffing groups that are nominally owned...
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What’s next for COVID? Here’s what to know
“We are in the midst of [a surge] now, It’s not nearly like what we’ve had in Omicron or other waves; it’s not as severe. But it’s being...
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Findings question value of pessary for pelvic organ prolapse
Women who were assigned to the pessary treatment were likely to cross over to a surgical intervention – more than 50% ended up having surgery.