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ACOG urges standardization of postpartum hemorrhage treatment
Standardized tools such as risk assessment charts can help identify early signs of hemorrhage.
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USPSTF backs away from cotesting in cervical cancer screening
In a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, cotesting with cytology and high-risk HPV test is no longer recommended....
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Focus on lifestyle to manage menopause symptoms after breast cancer
Smoking cessation, weight loss and exercise, limiting alcohol intake, maintenance of adequate vitamin D and calcium levels, and a healthy diet...
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CDC: Flu vaccine recommendations broaden for pregnant women and children
More options for more people.
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Treating women with opioid use disorders poses unique challenges
ACOG updated its guidance for diagnosing and treating opioid use disorder in pregnancy.
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USPSTF affirms optional pelvic screening
The usefulness of the screening pelvic exam remains uncertain following a report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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Complex congenital heart conditions call for complex care in pregnancy
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) brings together recommendations for management of pregnancy for women with...
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ASTRO guidelines lower age thresholds for APBI
APBI can be considered an alternative to whole breast irradiation in patients as young as 40; ductal carcinoma in situ is added as an indication...
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CMS offering educational webinars on MACRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a pair of webinars aimed at helping physicians navigate the new regulation that...
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ASCO: Always screen cancer survivors for chronic pain
All adult cancer survivors should be screened for chronic pain at every visit, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s first...
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How new dietary guidelines affect health care providers
While the new dietary guidelines, released jointly by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department Agriculture, are geared...