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Genetic Carrier Screening Changed Couples' Reproductive Decision Making

— Australian study explored screening for hundreds of genetic conditions

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Texas Has Sued Three Doctors Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care

All three physicians could lose their licenses

Nov 20, 2024
Postpartum Depression Rose Significantly Over Past Decade

The largest increases were among individuals who identified as Asian and Pacific Islander

Nov 20, 2024
Postpartum Depression Rose Significantly Over Past Decade

The largest increases were among individuals who identified as Asian and Pacific Islander

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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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Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy

Benefit shown in trial of patients flagged for high risk of cardiotoxicity

Nov 20, 2024
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Small Benefit, Persistent Toxic Risk With Adjuvant Anthracycline in Breast Cancer

Time for "long goodbye" to the "burning red devil," say editorialists

Nov 19, 2024
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What Happens to Abortion Access in the Next Trump Administration?

Legal experts weigh the Comstock Act, EMTALA, a federal ban, and RFK Jr.'s influence

Nov 19, 2024
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Judge Strikes Down Wyoming Abortion Laws, Including a Ban on Pills to End Pregnancy

Laws impede fundamental right of entire class of people to make healthcare decisions, judge says

Nov 19, 2024
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RFK Jr. Spurs FDA Resignations; Chatbot to User: 'Please Die'; Dating Apps and STIs

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Nov 15, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Larger Study Supports Safety of Tetracyclines During Early Pregnancy

Jury is still out, however, without more rigorous evidence

Nov 14, 2024
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Adding HIPEC Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Results "signal a paradigm shift," expert says

Nov 14, 2024
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Opinion
We Cannot Provide Care With Our Hands Tied Behind Our Backs

What a second Trump administration could mean for physician autonomy

Nov 14, 2024
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Birth Control and Abortion Pill Requests Have Surged Since Trump Won the Election

One company saw a 966% increase in sales of emergency contraception after the election

Nov 14, 2024
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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke identified as risk factors

Nov 13, 2024
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STI Epidemic Slows as New Syphilis and Gonorrhea Cases Fall in the U.S.

Cases of the most infectious stages of syphilis fell 10%

Nov 13, 2024
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Gender-Affirming Care Isn't Just for Adults, Say AMA Delegates

One pediatric endocrinologist called it "lifesaving" for her patients

Nov 12, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Lifestyle and Parkinson's Risk; Air Cleaners and Illness; Stockpiling Birth Control

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Nov 12, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Year in Review: Early Breast Cancer

USPSTF screening recommendations, broader indication for ribociclib, OS win for pembrolizumab

Nov 12, 2024
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