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News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

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Maternal Vaccination Lowers Odds of Respiratory Distress in COVID-Exposed Infants

Preterm, COVID-exposed infants with respiratory distress had marked inflammatory responses

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Abortion Laws Tied to Anxiety and Depression in Women

After Dobbs, women ages 18 and 45 in trigger states had a greater increase in these symptoms

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What to Know About Abortion Rulings, Bills, and Campaigns Across the U.S.

Lawmakers in Wisconsin, Maine consider ballot measures

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On Anniversary of Roe Decision, Biden Tells Congress: 'Let Doctors Do Their Job'

Administration promises EMTALA enforcement, better access to birth control

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Buprenorphine Less Risky for Most Birth Defects Than Methadone

But researchers said any treatment for OUD in pregnancy is better than none

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COVID Vax During Pregnancy Safe for Infant Brain Development, Study Suggests

Observational data out to 18 months await confirmation in longer-term follow-up

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What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Healthcare?

A recap of the former president's record on healthcare

Increase in Congenital Syphilis; Decrease in Breast Cancer Mortality

Also in TTHealthWatch: long-term heart failure outcomes

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FDA Slaps Boxed Warning on Osteoporosis Drug

Denosumab can cause severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced CKD, agency finds

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Calcium Levels Quickly Become Critical for Many Denosumab-Treated Women on Dialysis

New findings led to boxed warning on drug's labeling for advanced CKD patients

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Newborns Better Protected With 3 Doses of Maternal COVID Vaccine

And cord anti-S antibody levels were the same for preterm and full-term pregnancies, study shows

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Opioid Exposure in Womb Tied to Kids' Risk for Eczema, Dermatitis, and Asthma

No link between prenatal exposure and risk for autoimmune conditions, however

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Certain Cancer Survivors More Likely to Have Substance Use Disorder

Prevalence particularly high in those recently diagnosed with head and neck and cervical cancers

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Politicians Must Stop Playing Doctor

Personal ideology should not guide medical care, even for abortion

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Are Abortion Bans an Occupational Hazard for Ob/Gyns?

Ob/gyns in unsupportive workplaces felt amplified distress post-Roe, study finds

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Company Warned Over Human Placenta Product

FDA tells MiMedx that its wound-healing product must be regulated as a biologic drug

FDA APPROVED Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) over a computer rendering of cervical cancer cells.

FDA Expands Pembrolizumab Approval in Cervical Cancer

PD-1 inhibitor approved in combination with CRT for locally advanced disease

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Trump and GOP Rivals' Positions on Major Healthcare Issues

Here's where the top candidates stand on abortion, the ACA, and gender-affirming care

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What We're Getting Wrong About Nutrition and Mental Health

Helping patients understand the connection and improve their diet can go a long way

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Breast Cancer Mortality Reduced by 58% Over Past Four Decades

Modeling study suggests advances in treatment played largest role, followed by screening

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California Offers a Lifeline for Medical Residents Who Can't Find Abortion Training

A new law makes it easier for out-of-state physicians to get in-person training

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Medicare Doc Payment Fix Bill Moving Along, GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Says

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is hoping for action within a week

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AAMC Overhauls Pricing for Residency Applications

Announcement comes shortly after the ob/gyn application service lowered prices

Exercise Improved Quality of Life for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

In trial, intervention group reported decreased pain, fatigue, shortness of breath

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COVID Vax and Blood Clots; Cancer Rise in Young Adults; Corpse-Abuse Charge Dropped

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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COVID Takes Center Stage at Trump Town Hall

Former president also calls for compromise on abortion "to win elections"

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More Kids Getting Their Hands on Nonprescription Weight-Loss Products

Almost 10% of kids said they've tried at least one drug or dietary supplement in their lifetime

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When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development

Late menarche, early menopause both seen as increasing risk

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Contraceptive Use in Medicare Varies by Enrollment Type

Study examines use among enrollees ages 20 to 50 with disabilities

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Are Pediatricians Hesitant About IUDs for Adolescents?

An AAP policy had little impact on pediatricians' practices around IUDs, subdermal implants

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Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

Open Blood-Brain Barrier for Alzheimer's Treatment?; Managing TMD

Also in TTHealthWatch: IV drug for early atrial fibrillation

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Early Bird? Night Owl? It May Matter for Eating Disorder Risk

Anorexia linked to chronotype in both directions

MeCo Score May Predict Metastatic Progression in Breast Cancer

Seeing whether it can predict response to antifibrotic therapies is next step

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Maternal Type 1 Diabetes an Outsized Red Flag for Child Heart Defect Risk

But don't ignore maternal overweight, obesity, and gestational diabetes, study says

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Stressed Women With Infertility May Have Higher Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Women with the most self-reported stress had highest glucose levels

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U.S. Rep's Death Medical Negligence? FDA Investigates GLPs; Fingerprint Mammograms

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Medical Mystery Case: What Landed This Pregnant Woman in the Hospital?

Can you solve the mystery?

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More Hospital Mask Mandates; Ear Wax Cleaning Cameras; Twins Born in Different Years

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Combination Shows Promise in Metastatic ESR1-Mutant Breast Cancer

Durable responses with lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib in post-CDK4/6 inhibitor setting

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