Women's Health
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More Children Than Estimated Have Fetal Alcohol Problems
Results from a recent study show “conservative” rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in children with a range of health effects causes...
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A Quick Test Identifies Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea in Pregnant Women
New research reveals a possible link between sleep apnea during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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HCV infection tied to premature ovarian senescence and a high miscarriage rate
Infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in HCV-infected women appear associated with increased ovarian senescence.
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FDA Approves Patient-Assisted Mammography
FDA clears new digital mammography system that allows the patient to have some say on the amount of pressure that is applied during an exam...
Original Research
Trends in Hysterectomy Rates and Approaches in the VA
The VA has the opportunity to expand gynecologic surgical services and improve access for the 1 in 3 women veterans who are referred to non-VA...
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Herpes simplex type 2 infection markedly increases HIV risk
HIV risk was higher in newly acquired HSV-2 infections, possibly because genital ulcerations and viral shedding increase earlier in the course of...
Best Practices
Assessment of Free Flap Breast Reconstructions
Free flap breast reconstruction may be offered as a treatment optionat federal facilities with appropriate patient selection and planning.
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Light alcohol use did not affect liver fibrosis progression in HIV/HCV-coinfected women
Women coinfected with HIV and HCV who drank light and moderate amounts of alcohol did not experience significant progression of liver fibrosis.
Case Reports
Pregnant Patient Develops a Rare Case of Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers describe the diagnosis and treatment of a patient who developed a rare subtype of MS during her second pregnancy.
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Genomic Analysis Reveals Surprising New Information About Cervical Cancer
Recent study findings suggest not all cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV infections.