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Miscarriage after myomectomy depends on fibroid number, uterine incisions
LAS VEGAS – There was no statistically significant difference in miscarriages depending on the type of procedure.
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EHR stress linked to burnout
Almost two-thirds of respondents “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that EHRs add to the frustration of their day.
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Black women more likely to have open hysterectomies
Complication rates also were higher for black women, even after accounting for confounders.
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Healthcare.gov activity surged in last week of open enrollment
Total number of plans selected more than doubled during week 7.
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Next legal ruling on ACA could come on New Year’s Eve
In general, Mr. Jost said that he does not expect Judge O’Connor’s ruling to stand.
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FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion
The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection.
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Moderate approach best for NET liver mets
BOSTON – Partial reduction of liver metastases from malignant small bowel neuroendocrine tumors will help symptoms and...
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Beware “The Great Mimicker” that can lurk in the vulva
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QOL is poorer for young women after mastectomy than BCS
SAN ANTONIO – A cohort study of 560 breast cancer survivors aged 40 or younger at diagnosis finds that breast satisfaction and several domains of...
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Canakinumab reduces arthroplasty rates
CHICAGO – Prespecified secondary analysis from landmark CANTOS trial was the talk of the ACR annual meeting.
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Texas judge strikes down ACA putting law in peril — again
The future of the Affordable Care Act is threatened – again – this time by a ruling Friday from a federal district court judge in Texas.