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VIDEO: Could noninvasive prenatal testing mean gene profiling for every pregnancy?
The decision of whether to screen a pregnancy for genetic anomalies should not be taken lightly, especially in light of the invasive procedures...
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VIDEO: To optimize children’s oral health, take care of moms first
Oral health – whether poor or good – seems to run in families. Is it behavior, biology, or both?
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Evidence-based bundles reduced shoulder dystocia rates
Implementation of evidence-based practice bundles was associated with significant reductions in shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injury, and...
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VIDEO: SMFM panelist addresses Zika virus testing
In an interview, Dr. Brenna Hughes of Brown University, Providence, R.I., stressed the need to work with state health officials to develop local...
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OPPTIMUM Trial: No benefit found for vaginal progesterone in preterm birth prevention
Vaginal progesterone confers no obstetrical or neonatal benefit, and no long-term benefit with respect to cognitive and neurosensory outcomes in...
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Congo Red Dot point-of-care test detects preeclampsia
A novel, noninvasive “red dye on paper” diagnostic test allows for rapid screening and identification of preeclampsia at the point of care,...
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Chlorhexidine beats iodine for preventing C-section wound infections
A chlorhexidine/alcohol skin antiseptic cut cesarean surgical site infections by half, compared with a solution of iodine and alcohol. The...
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Betamethasone improves respiratory outcomes in late preterm birth
Administration of betamethasone to mothers at risk of late preterm birth reduced the risk of perinatal respiratory complications – including...
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Acupressure improves persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Acupressure is an easily learned, effective method for self-treatment of persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
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Study: Robot-assisted hysterectomy as fast, safe as laparoscopic approach
The first prospective, randomized trial comparing the two techniques found no differences in operative time, intraoperative complications,...
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Moderate, intensive exercise cut triglycerides equally in NAFLD
Moderate and intensive aerobic exercise, done regularly, are equally effective in reducing the intrahepatic triglyceride level in patients with...