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Vaginal birth possible in 50% of women with low-lying placenta
Trial of labor more likely to be successful with an internal os distance of 11-20 mm.
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‘Baby-friendly’ steps help women meet prenatal breastfeeding goals
A first-ever study of the effect of evidence-based maternity care practices on prenatal breastfeeding intentions in women from low-income U.S....
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Heavy snoring in early pregnancy linked to increased insulin resistance
Treating sleep-disordered breathing before pregnancy or in first trimester could improve outcomes, researchers say.
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Many patients, doctors unaware of advancements in cancer care
“These patients must be spared the traumatic effects of being handed a death sentence that no longer reflects the current reality,” said Dr....
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‘Dawn of a new era’ in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma
Monotherapy with pembrolizumab was associated with significantly longer disease-free survival after nephrectomy than placebo in a trial of 994...
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New road map for CRC screening: Use more stool tests, says AGA
The proposed changes call for better risk assessment and more use of noninvasive testing.
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Liver cancer risk reduced by aspirin in chronic viral hepatitis
Patients taking low-dose aspirin had a 31% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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COVID-19: Older patients with cancer especially vulnerable
Expert advises diligence in screening cancer patients and commonsense preventative measures.
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Sharp climb in weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis
In the 2-year period after a breast cancer diagnosis, the proportion of women who were overweight or obese increased from 48% to 67%.
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World Cancer Day survey exposes ‘glaring inequities’
The survey revealed a lack of cancer awareness among people with lower socioeconomic status and educational attainment.