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Opioid exposure leads to poor perinatal and postnatal outcomes
Data from women at increased risk for opioid abuse show need for long-term support for mothers and children.
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Hyponatremia is a potential and serious complication of prolonged labor
Women presenting at hospital after attempted home births or after prolonged labor at hospital are at risk.
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Bilateral salpingectomy gains favor for sterilization
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Bilateral salpingectomy is gaining favor in both vaginal and cesarean delivery settings.
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Teen mothers using long-acting reversible contraception are least likely to use condoms
Teen mothers using the patch, ring, injections, or the pill are more likely to use condoms, but condom use still is relatively low in this...
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Court halts rule requiring drug list pricing in advertising
Judge noted that the court understands what HHS wanted to do – but that it’s up to Congress to enact such a requirement.
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Industry payments influence prescription choices
New research shows a link between industry payments by drug manufacturers to physicians and prescribing patterns for associated medications.
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Lupus pregnancy outcomes show marked improvement in past 20 years
Pregnancy management and outcomes have improved markedly for women with SLE over the past 2 decades but there’s still progress to be made,...
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Women express low decision regret after preimplantation testing for aneuploidy
Most patients do not regret their decision to undergo preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, but some experience low levels of regret.
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Split-dose oxycodone protocol reduces opioid use after cesarean
A split-dose protocol for oxycodone use immediately after cesarean delivery can halve opioid use and reduce opioid side effects.
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Acquired MMR immunity doesn’t last to age 1 year
Although infants are born with some protection passed on by their mothers, this does not last to 1 year of age.
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Consider cutaneous endometriosis in women with umbilical lesions
Cutaneous endometriosis may occur because of seeding following abdominal or pelvic surgery.