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Air pollution linked to increased fibroid risk in Black women
Exposure to ozone air pollution is linked to an increased risk of fibroids in Black women, according to new research.
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Report shows decline in Black ob.gyn. residents from 2014 to 2019
The proportion of Black ob.gyn. residents has been on the decline since 2014, according to new research.
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FDA approves diagnostic device for autism spectrum disorder
During a study, the device made an accurate ASD determination in 98.4% of patients with the condition and in 78.9% of patients without the...
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Ob.gyn. pay up slightly during pandemic, survey finds
Despite the pandemic-related challenges, 74% of ob.gyns. said they would choose medicine again and work in the same specialty.
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Infants with UTI do not have an increased risk of bacterial meningitis
Febrile infants with positive urinalysis results do not have a higher risk of bacterial meningitis than those with negative urinalysis results,...
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Pediatricians see drop in income during the pandemic
Medscape’s Pediatrician Compensation Report 2021 revealed that the average pediatrician income was down $11,000 because of the pandemic.
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Marijuana vaping more common among Hispanic teens
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Latino students were more likely to vape marijuana than were their...
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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines appear safe, effective during pregnancy
Preliminary findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines appear safe in...
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Vaccinating homebound patients is an uphill battle
Learn about the many challenges doctors face to getting this vulnerable population inoculated.
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Microbiota-directed therapy may improve growth rate in malnourished children
“Remedying malnutrition requires more than just ensuring adequate calorie and nutrient intake,” suggests study.
Opinion
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
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Deaths tied to reprocessed urologic endoscopes, FDA warns
The FDA hasn’t concluded that any specific manufacturer or brand of these devices is associated with higher risks than others.
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FDA approves mirabegron to treat pediatric NDO
The researchers found that after 24 weeks of treatment, the drug improved the patients’ bladder capacity and reduced the number of bladder wall...
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‘Politics has no place here,’ AAP says about transgender care
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement condemning proposed state bills across the country that would prohibit gender-affirming...