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High BMI does not complicate postpartum tubal ligation
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – Complications occurred in 2% of patients at one center, and the proportion of patients with a complication did not...
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Prenatal test market booms as patients grapple with results
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Stillbirth linked to end-stage renal disease
There was also an association between stillbirth and risk for chronic kidney disease.
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Novel coronavirus may cause environmental contamination through fecal shedding
Beyond respiratory droplets, fecal shedding could also be a potential route of transmission.
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Exercise needn’t be strenuous to reduce heart risk
PHOENIX – “Find the things you love to do and get moving,” Dr. Andrea Z. LaCroix advises.
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CMS issues guidance on containing spread of coronavirus
The agency published two guidance documents related to helping contain the spread of the coronavirus, primarily aimed at ensuring that health care...
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Beginning estrogen soon after menopause slows atherosclerosis progression
PHOENIX – The study raises a critical question: Is there a time period where getting hormone therapy would be most beneficial for the heart?
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Family history of MI may increase CVD mortality after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Removal of the ovaries before the natural age of menopause should be strongly discouraged in women who are not at increased genetic risk for...
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Survey: 2020 will see more attacks on ACA
Few physicians believe that the election will result in support for universal health care.
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In a public health crisis, obstetric collaboration is mission-critical
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What medical conferences are being canceled by coronavirus?
In the United States, however, most medical conferences are moving forward as planned – at least for now.