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Cannabis frequently is used for endometriosis pain
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Survey finds more than a third of patients have used marijuana or CBD, and some find it effective...
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Open enrollment 2020: Activity down on Healthcare.gov
Consumers choose fewer plans during week 3, compared with last week and last year.
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Women with obesity need not boost calories during pregnancy
LAS VEGAS – Contrary to IOM recommendations, women with obesity have the best gestational weight gain when they eat no extra calories.
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Vaping front and center at Hahn’s first FDA confirmation hearing
Stephen Hahn, MD, President Trump’s pick to head the Food and Drug Administration, faced questions from both sides of the aisle on youth vaping,...
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Data build on cardiovascular disease risk after GDM, HDP
WASHINGTON – “The metabolic stress of pregnancy can uncover underlying susceptibilities.” – Deborah B. Ehrenthal, MD...
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Ultrasound distinguishes early, late-stage endometriosis
VANCOUVER – Deep endometriosis transvaginal ultrasound can distinguish early versus advanced endometriosis...
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Depression linked to persistent opioid use after hysterectomy
VANCOUVER – Women with preoperative depression were more likely to have a comorbid pain disorder, compared with...
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Umbilical cord management matters less for mothers than for infants
Immediate or delayed umbilical cord clamping had no great impact on maternal hemoglobin, but infants had increased hemorrhage risk with cord...
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Inpatient care declining among family physicians
Shrinking scope of practice reflects trends in employment and hospital privileges.
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Rand analysis of proposed Medicare buy-in uncovers surprising findings
“When older adults leave the market, insurers are left with a smaller pool of younger, less healthy, and relatively expensive people given their...
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Early postmenopausal risk management leads to ‘optimum health’ for women
PHILADELPHIA – “There’s a major opportunity for us at the onset of menopause to identify risks and initiate preventive strategies.”