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Mediterranean diet cut Parkinson’s risk
Conference Coverage
Umbilical cord milking tied to severe IVH in very premature neonates
LAS VEGAS – “Centers practicing umbilical cord milking should consider discontinuing this practice in infants 23-27 weeks’ gestation,” said Dr....
Conference Coverage
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Increased IUGR risk reported
LAS VEGAS – Increased risk of antepartum hemorrhage, cervical incompetence were also seen in the national cohort.
Conference Coverage
Obstetric patients with opioid use disorder fare well with medication-assisted treatment
In early experience, most patients choose to taper once on MAT, and about half are successful.
Conference Coverage
Postpartum depression often tricky to diagnose
LAS VEGAS – Nonpharmacologic therapy might be the first line of treatment for mild to moderate symptoms.
From the Journals
Statin adherence lower in women, minorities
Women and minorities are significantly less adherent to statin medication, which is linked with an increased risk of hospitalization and death.
From the Journals
Tranexamic acid shows improvements in heavy menstrual bleeding
Adolescents girls with heavy menstrual bleeding show significant improvements in quality of life with tranexamic acid.
Conference Coverage
Survey: Reproductive counseling is often MIA in IBD
LAS VEGAS – About a third of patients reported receiving guidance from a doctor, and some considered childlessness...
From the Journals
USPSTF recommends counseling for perinatal depression prevention
Evidence supports benefits of counseling interventions to prevent perinatal depression in women at increased risk.
From the Journals
Interactive parenting, life skill intervention improves self-esteem in teen mothers
Program also led to lower repeat pregnancy rates.
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Supreme Court halts Louisiana abortion law from taking effect
Supreme Court justices temporarily barred a Louisiana law that would require stricter requirements for physicians who provide abortion care.