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Prenatal exposure to TNF inhibitors does not increase infections in newborns
WASHINGTON
Drugs, Pregnancy & Lactation
Examining the safety of lipid-lowering drugs in pregnancy
Lipid-lowering medications are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. But while much is known about their general safety...
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Prenatal exposure to hydroxychloroquine cuts risk of neonatal cutaneous lupus
WASHINGTON - Prenatal hydroxychloroquine reduces the risk of cutaneous neonatal lupus by 60% among the infants of women with a systemic autoimmune...
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Low-dose cyclophosphamide unlikely to impair fertility in lupus patients
WASHINGTON - Low-dose pulsed cyclophosphamide doesn't appear to affect ovarian reserve when used to treat women with systemic lupus erythematosus...
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SABCS 2016: Top picks from Dr. Hope S. Rugo and Dr. William J. Gradishar
Oncology Practice associate editors Dr. Hope S. Rugo and Dr. William J. Gradishar reveal several anticipated studies from the 39th annual San...
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Ultrasound effective in diagnosing occult hernia in women
ORLANDO – Physical exam plus ultrasound is a low-cost, noninvasive way to diagnose occult hernia in women with unexplained chronic pelvic pain.
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Survey: More than half of gynecologic oncologists altered morcellation practices
ORLANDO – Following the Food and Drug Administration’s 2014 warning against use of laparoscopic uterine power morcellation, 13% of gynecologic...
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Early-onset preeclampsia more likely to occur in women with lupus
WASHINGTON
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Low rate of occult uterine malignancy with vaginal morcellation
Of the 611 women who underwent morcellation during the study, five patients had an occult malignancy, for a rate of 0.82%.
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Long-acting bupivacaine offers limited benefit in hysterectomy pain
In a randomized trial, the liposomal formulation was associated with 30% less pain on postoperative day 3, a significant difference not seen on...
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Should surgeons change gloves during total laparoscopic hysterectomy?
Many gynecologic surgeons change gloves, gowns, and even surgical drapes during total laparoscopic hysterectomy to prevent bacterial infections,...