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Syphilis Treatment Falls Short for Pregnant Patients
Potential challenges to effective treatment of syphilis in pregnancy include drug shortages and time constraints.
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Menopause, RSV, and More: 4 New Meds to Know
New treatments have been approved to treat conditions including GERD, depression, RSV vaccines, and hot flashes with menopause.
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New Federal Rule Delivers Workplace Support, Time Off for Pregnant Docs
Newly updated guidelines for the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help physicians better balance career and family.
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How Long Should a Woman Wait Before Becoming Pregnant Again?
The World Health Organization advises women to wait at least 24 months between childbirth and a new pregnancy but a...
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PCOS: Laser, Light Therapy Helpful for Hirsutism
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
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What’s Driving the Higher Breast Cancer Death Rate in Black Women?
New research suggests that racial disparities in breast cancer are driven by more than socioeconomic factors.
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Certain Women May Face Higher Risk for Second Breast Cancer
Two and a half percent of breast cancer survivors developed a second primary breast cancer, a new study shows.
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D-Mannose as UTI Treatment Offers No Benefit
Study authors recommend that D-mannose should not be taken to prevent future episodes in women with recurrent UTI in...
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Ovarian Cancer: Another Promising Target for Liquid Biopsy
A test under development “looks very sensitive for detecting ovarian cancer early.”
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Safety Risks Persist with Out-of-Hospital Births
Most planned home births have one or more risk factors associated with an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a data analysis.
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Hormone Therapy After 65 a Good Option for Most Women
Benefits and risk after age 65 vary, but a menopause expert says, "The best time to stop HT is when you die."