In a finding that confirms what many obstetricians and gynecologists suspected, Duke University researchers report that younger women who undergo hysterectomies face a nearly two-fold increased risk for developing menopause early…
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Researchers from Norway have uncovered an association between sleep problems and increased risk of fibromyalgia in women. The risk of fibromyalgia increased with severity of sleep problems, and the association was stronger among middle-aged and older women than among younger women…
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A new study published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality reveals that a multifaceted quality initiative can significantly reduce adverse obstetric outcomes, thereby improving patient safety and enhancing staff and patient experiences…
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Studies show that the medical food Souvenaid may improve memory, but possibly only in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Medscape Medical News
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More evidence for the so-called J-curve, with new findings showing risk for recurrent events with both high and very low to normal systolic pressures. Medscape Medical News
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Buprenorphine-naloxone may decrease dependence in patients addicted to prescription opioids, but only after extended and/or ongoing treatment. Medscape Medical News
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A new antibiotic tracking system permits interhospital comparisons. Medscape Medical News
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With the bottom of the beta-lactam barrel clearly visible, these strategies to halt transmission are imperative. CDC Expert Commentary
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(MedPage Today) — SILVER SPRING, Md. — An FDA advisory committee has voted 14-1 in favor of expanding the indication for the pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13) to include use in adults 50 and older.
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ORLANDO (MedPage Today) — Women who regularly drink sugary beverages may be increasing their cardiovascular risk, researchers found.
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