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Preprints come to medicine: medRxiv launches with safeguards
The new repository of preprints in medicine is intended for researcher-to-researcher communication before publication in peer-reviewed journals....
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Pregnancy deemed safe in BRCA-mutated breast cancer survivors
Pregnancy did not affect disease-free or overall survival, and complications were similar to the general population.
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Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
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USPSTF reaffirms HIV screening recommendations
Screening is recommended for all patients aged 15-65 years; for adolescents and older adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection; and...
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Nearly two-thirds of gynecologic oncology respondents experienced sexual harassment
CHICAGO – A survey suggests sexual harassment remains rampant in the gynecologic oncology field, with both women and...
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Program meets social needs of 90% of patients
WASHINGTON – More than a quarter of patients screened identified having one or more social need.
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Postpartum LARC uptake increased with separate payment
The introduction of separate hospital payment for immediate post-partum long-acting reversible contraceptives is associated with increased uptake...
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CMS seeks answers on prior authorization, other hassles to eliminate
Agency asks health care professionals how to reduce burdens including prior authorization, coding, documentation, and more.
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A large employer ‘frames’ the Medicare-for-all debate
“This bill removes an albatross from the neck of American business, puts more money in consumer products, and will boost our economy,” one CEO...
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Opioid prescriptions declined 33% over 5 years
The number of opioid prescriptions decreased 33% nationally from 2013 to 2018, according to the new report from the American Medical Association...
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Diverse vaginal microbiome may signal risk for preterm birth
Two studies using data from the MOMS-PI support the link between vaginal flora and preterm birth risk.