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Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers May Increase Risk of Childhood Leukemia

β€” However, overall cancer risk was not higher after fertility treatments vs natural conception

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Most Pregnant Women With HIV Don't Get Recommended Vaccinations

Antenatal vaccines are "of utmost importance" in immunocompromising conditions like HIV

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New Lineage of Mpox Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak Raises Concern

Virus is adapting and could cause consequential outbreaks, expert suggests

May 02, 2024
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Fallen to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Suggest

About 680 women died in 2023 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, provisional data show

May 02, 2024
Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Undo Near-Total Abortion Ban

Democratic governor is expected to sign the bill into law

May 01, 2024
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Fallen to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Suggest

About 680 women died in 2023 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, provisional data show

Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Undo Near-Total Abortion Ban

Democratic governor is expected to sign the bill into law

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Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

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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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Trump Says States Should Decide on Prosecuting Women for Abortions

Former president has no comment on the abortion pill

May 01, 2024
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Opinion
Why Don't Men Have Their Version of 'The Pill'?

A focus on gender equity should include contraceptive equity too

Apr 30, 2024
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First-in-Class Antibiotic Effective Against Urogenital Gonorrhea

New antibiotics are desperately needed to combat multi-drug resistant gonorrhea, experts say

Apr 30, 2024
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Opinion
Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Apr 30, 2024
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USPSTF Finalizes New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Biennial screening should begin at age 40, Task Force says

Apr 30, 2024
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Major Gaps in Cancer Screening at Federally Qualified Health Centers

Breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening rates much lower than overall national rates

Apr 29, 2024
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Fewer Postpartum ED Visits in Midwife Model Than in Obstetric Model

Midwifery-model patients got more postpartum checkups and went to the ED less

Apr 29, 2024
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FDA Approves First Drug for WHIM Syndrome

CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections

Apr 29, 2024
FDA APPROVED mavorixafor (Xolremdi) over a photo of warts on a woman’s hand.
New Reporting Requirements for Life-Saving Abortions Worry Some Texas Doctors

"How can a physician feel protected enough to provide good medical care?" says Houston ob/gyn

Apr 26, 2024
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ESR1-Driven Resistance to CDK4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Thwarted by SERDs

Time to next treatment reduced in mutant tumors with CDK4/6 inhibitor plus aromatase inhibitor

Apr 25, 2024
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Supreme Court Justices Appear Divided on EMTALA Case

Issue centers around an Idaho abortion ban with no exception for the pregnant person's health

Apr 24, 2024
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No Best Nutrition Strategy for Most Preemies Waiting to Breastfeed

Trial in moderate to late preterm infants comparing a variety of common methods finds no winner

Apr 24, 2024
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High-Dose Vit A Fails Again for Serious Lung Disease in Premature Infants

Another trial of enteral supplementation is unable to reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates

Apr 24, 2024
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