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Risk-based antenatal type-and-screen blood testing safe and economical
“In a year of selective type and screen, we saw a 51% reduction in costs related to type and screen, and a 38% reduction in overall transfusion-...
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Obstetric care under threat in rural areas
From closures to mergers, hospitals in rural areas that provide obstetric care are losing ground.
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No increase in dementia with menopausal HRT
The researchers found no overall associations between hormone therapy and risk of dementia, regardless of hormone type, application, dose, or...
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Nutritious meals, more fruits and vegetables boost children’s mental and emotional health
Higher combined fruit and vegetable intake was significantly associated in dose-related fashion with higher mental health scores.
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Consensus statement warns against acetaminophen use during pregnancy
Widely used drug perceived as safe may adversely affect fetal and childhood development.
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USPSTF update: Screen young asymptomatic women for chlamydia and gonorrhea
The USPSTF panel found that, compared with no screening, chlamydia screening was significantly associated with a reduced risk of pelvic...
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
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Office-based pediatricians unprepared for emergencies
Simulation study found score of 57% for adherence to recommended emergency policies and protocols.
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Ultraprocessed foods comprise most of the calories for youths
Disparities by race and ethnicity showed even higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods over past 20 years by Black and Hispanic youth.
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Global youth depression and anxiety doubled during pandemic
Meta-analysis indicates that more mental health resources must be allocated to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19.
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Long COVID symptoms rare but real in some kids
App-based U.K. study confirmed most kids have mild symptoms and recover quickly but found a few have symptoms persisting beyond 4 weeks.
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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss
The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.
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Sickle cell disease, trait may up risk for poor COVID outcomes
Even those who carry just one copy of the sickle cell gene – the carrier status for sickle cell disease – appeared to be at heightened risk.
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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss
The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.
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U.S., international MIS-C studies yield disparate results
The two real-world observational studies were published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.