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Failed IOL Promotes Poor Maternal and Fetal Outcomes for Mothers With Diabetes

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 28, 2024

Factors associated with failure of induction of labor included nulliparity and preeclampsia.

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Maternal Buprenorphine Affects Fetal Breathing

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 28, 2024

A new study confirmed differences in biophysical profiles of fetuses of patients treated with buprenorphine, compared with controls.

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LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Finds Undiagnosed Pulmonary Comorbidities in High-Risk Population

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 24, 2024

Though not backed by guidelines, use of low-dose CT may help find undiagnosed COPD or other pulmonary disease in those at high-risk.

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Research Highlights From ESMO Breast Cancer

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 22, 2024

An international panel provided insights on notable breast cancer research.

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Statin Use May Extend Life for Early Breast Cancer Patients

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 21, 2024

Data from an emulation trial drew attention with a simple strategy that might improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer.

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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Poorer Cognition in Older Adults

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 14, 2024

Data from a large cohort study suggested the need for improved strategies to diagnose and treat urinary symptoms in older adults.

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Lower Protein Intake In Midlife May Increase Mortality Risk

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 14, 2024

More data are needed, but a population-based study showed consistently greater mortality for each quintile from the highest to the lowest quintile ...

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Inappropriate Medication Use Persists in Older Adults With Dementia

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 13, 2024

Data from a cross-sectional analysis suggested troubling trends in use of medications by older adults.

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Climate Change’s Impact on Respiratory Care to Increase

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 8, 2024

Increased particulates, heat, and other climate changes will exacerbate respiratory issues for many, studies find.

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Wider Waist Increases Risk for Asthma Attacks

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 8, 2024

Study based on national survey data finds that larger waistlines were tied to increased likelihood for asthma attacks.

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National Mine Safety Group Issues Rule to Reduce Silica Exposure

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 8, 2024

Inhaling silica or quartz dust can lead to lung cancer, fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, or kidney disease.

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Do Health-Related Social Needs Raise Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors?

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: May 7, 2024

Researchers examine links between mortality risk and health-related social needs in patients who had cancer.

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Can Rectal Cancer Patients Benefit from Deintensification of Treatment?

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: April 25, 2024

An expert at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network annual conference discussed treatment-sparing strategies for eligible patients.

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Syphilis Treatment Falls Short for Pregnant Patients

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: April 24, 2024

Potential challenges to effective treatment of syphilis in pregnancy include drug shortages and time constraints.

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Inflammation Affects Association Between Furan Exposure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: April 24, 2024

Reducing exposure to furan could lower risk for COPD or improve outcome in COPD, authors of new study suggest.