Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Electronic fetal monitoring fails to predict brain injury
Key clinical point: Clinical factors and electronic fetal monitoring patterns do not appear useful for predicting brain injury in term infants....
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Study finds no link between labor induction/augmentation and autism
Key clinical point: Labor induction and/or augmentation were not associated with autism spectrum disorder in a large Utah cohort study. Major...
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Nifedipine for tocolysis upped perinatal mortality vs. atosiban
Key clinical point: A higher rate of perinatal mortality with nifedipine vs. atosiban for tocolysis requires further study. Major finding: The...
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GC score predicts best approach to post-RP RT
Key clinical point: Use of a validated GC score can help determine if ART or SRT is best following radical prostatectomy. Major finding: Among...
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PORT boosts survival in N2 NSCLC patients
Key clinical point: Patients with N2 NSCLC may have better overall survival if they receive PORT in addition to surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy...
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NSCLC meta-analysis shows strong link between ORR, PFS
Key clinical point: Treatments with a large effect on overall response rates in advanced NSCLC may have a large effect on progression-free...
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Standards for fetal growth complicated by normal racial variations
Key clinical point: A single standard is not appropriate for fetal growth in contemporary U.S.
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Early prediabetes treatment reduces HbA1C during pregnancy
Key clinical point: Addressing prediabetes early may improve outcomes, but risks of prepregnancy obesity persist. Major finding: Second trimester...
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Expanding laborist, midwifery services lowers cesarean delivery rates
Key clinical point:A 24-hour in-house laborist and midwifery model of care improves NTSV CD and VBAC rates. Major finding:The NTSV CD rate...