Women's Health
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Combination Induction Method Speeds Delivery
Key clinical point: The combination of misoprostol and cervical Foley significantly sped time to vaginal delivery, compared with either method...
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Risk Score Reliably Predicts Cesarean Delivery
Key clinical point: A risk score derived from five parameters can help determine the overall risk of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women. Major...
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Cardiovascular Abnormalities Persist After Preeclamptic Pregnancy
Key clinical point: For months following a preeclamptic pregnancy, cardiovascular abnormalities persist in some women and appear to raise their...
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Noninvasive Testing of Women with Suspected CAD Simplified
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Young Women Who Tan Indoors Are at Two- to Sixfold Increased Risk for Melanoma
Key clinical point: Women under 50 years who regularly tan indoors are at a twofold to sixfold increased risk of melanoma, compared with women the...
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Congo Red Dot Point-of-care Test Detects Preeclampsia
Key clinical point: A noninvasive, “red dye on paper” diagnostic test was effective for rapid screening of preeclampsia. Major finding: The Congo...