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Following pelvic floor surgery, patients value functional goals
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Patients may need to be counseled about the possibility of failure.
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Noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers have high rates of obesity
NEW ORLEANS – Obesity and reactive airway disease are more prevalent in noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers.
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In obesity-related asthma, a new hormonal target
NEW ORLEANS – The puzzle pieces are coming together for the fatty acid binding protein 4, aP2.
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Valproate, topiramate prescribed in young women despite known teratogenicity risks
These findings suggest a lack of awareness of the teratogenic risks of valproate and topiramate on the part of physicians and patients.
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Sperm quality linked to some recurrent pregnancy loss
NEW ORLEANS – Male partners, who are often ignored in the evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss, may have a contributing role in some cases of...
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Artesunate to become first-line malaria treatment in U.S.
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FDA proposes updates to mammography regulations
Key among the proposed changes is the addition of breast density information to notices for both patients and doctors.
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Montana named ‘best state to practice medicine’ in 2019
New York ranks last, based on WalletHub measures.
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New postmenopausal osteoporosis guidelines emphasize patient priorities
NEW ORLEANS –
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FDA panel calls for changes to breast implant rupture screening
The advisory panel seemed the current implant screening recommendation using MRI “useless.” They urged the adoption of ultrasound as a more...
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Fezolinetant looks good for hot flashes in phase 2b trial
NEW ORLEANS – Big reductions in vasomotor symptoms were seen despite a strong placebo response for this nonhormonal therapy.