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FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

— Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

8 Hrs Ago
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Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum Depression

Reducing exposure to these chemicals could provide an avenue for prevention, researcher says

9 Hrs Ago
Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costs

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Sep 18, 2023
Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

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Sep 16, 2023
FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

Sep 15, 2023
Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

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FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

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Healthy Young Woman Experiences Heart Palpitations in the Last Month of Pregnancy

Pregnancy can cause a range of changes in cardiac function and ECG findings

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Treating Uterine Fibroids While Preserving Fertility

Myomectomy or uterine artery embolization? The debate continues...

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Large Uterine Fibroid in Pregnant Woman

Cesarean myomectomy of large fibroids is safe in the right setting

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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

Sep 13, 2023
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Opt-Out Strategy Fails to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Completion Rates

Opt-out vs opt-in approach also resulted in more canceled referrals, increasing burden for staff

Sep 11, 2023
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Opinion
How the Chemotherapy Shortage Is Affecting Frontline Clinicians

"How are we here in 2023 having some of these discussions?" bemoans gynecologic cancer expert

Sep 08, 2023
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Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood

But researchers say the established benefits likely outweigh any potential risk

Sep 08, 2023
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Extreme Heat in Pregnancy Tied to Risk of Severe Maternal Morbidity

The third trimester in particular may be a "critical exposure window," study author says

Sep 07, 2023
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Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer Has Surged Since 1990

Early-onset breast cancer has highest incidence and mortality rates

Sep 06, 2023
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How the Dobbs Decision Can Affect Cancer Patients

What do exceptions for the life of the mother mean when she's a terminally ill patient?

Sep 05, 2023
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Opinion
How to Help Patients Navigate a Newly Complex Vaccine Season

The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines

Sep 05, 2023
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Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

Sep 05, 2023
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MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots

Three MedPage Today reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters

Sep 01, 2023
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Moms With OUD: Improved Infant Care Seen With Use of Prenatal Addiction Meds

Access for pregnant women is a "public health and policy imperative," study author says

Aug 28, 2023
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Does Cancer Screening Actually Extend Lives?

A series of articles look at whether the benefits for the few warrant the harms for the many

Aug 28, 2023
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Teen HPV Vaccine Rates Stall for First Time in a Decade

Researchers flag concerning trends in Vaccines for Children program

Aug 25, 2023
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Gender Affirming Surgeries Nearly Tripled in the U.S. From 2016 to 2019

Breast and chest procedures most common, followed by genital reconstruction

Aug 25, 2023
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