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Most Women Unaware Alcohol Poses Breast Cancer Risk
Screening and outpatient clinic appointments may offer opportunity for prevention intervention.
High Intake of Vitamin B Associated With Risk for Hip Fracture in Postmenopausal Women
Vitamin supplementation is popular among US adults; however, both insufficient and excess intakes of a nutrient may be harmful and lead to unexpected adverse effects. Results from a study of female registered nurses demonstrated that excessive intake of vitamins B6 and B12 was associated with an increased risk for hip fracture, according to JAMA Network…
Maternal Smoking Cessation Associated With Lower Risk for Preterm Birth
Results from a cross-sectional study found that among expectant mothers who smoked cigarettes before pregnancy, the probability of preterm birth was reduced following smoking cessation.
HIV Risk Does Not Differ With 3 Contraceptive Methods
No significant difference seen with use of DMPA-IM, copper IUD device, levonorgestrel implant in African women.
Can OCD Symptom Alleviation in the Early Postpartum Period Be Predicted?
OCD symptoms alleviation during the postpartum period was associated with hyperthymic temperament and a history of decreased OCD symptoms following a previous birth.
Higher Surgical Volume May Improve Outcomes in Cervical Cancer
Findings show radical hysterectomy at high-volume centers tied to better survival in early cervical cancer.
Incidence Rates for Aggressive Uterine Cancers on the Rise
Survival rates lowest for non-Hispanic blacks regardless of stage at diagnosis, histologic subtype.
Managing Preexisting Diabetes During Pregnancy
Researchers sought to provide an update on effective management of preexisting diabetes during pregnancy by outlining comprehensive care in the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages.
Prophylactic Antibiotics For Infection Risk Following Operative Vaginal Delivery
Researchers sought to investigate whether antibiotic prophylaxis for women undergoing operative vaginal delivery helped prevent infection.
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