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Two biomarkers promising for preeclampsia prediction
“A more accurate prediction of preeclampsia is expected to improve risk stratification and clinical care and shape clinical practice guidelines,”...
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U.S. infant mortality rates rise for first time in 2 decades
“We live in a country with significant resources, so the infant mortality rate and the increase are shockingly high.”
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AI algorithm aids egg retrieval date during fertility treatment cycles
The predictions derived from this study could improve various aspects of fertility treatments and related procedures.
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Particulate pollution increases the risk for breast cancer
“There is now strong epidemiological and biological evidence for the link between PM2.5 particulate exposure and cancer ...”
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Standing BP measures improve hypertension diagnosis
“Standing office BP has acceptable discriminative capabilities in identifying the presence of hypertension in adults.”
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Second infection hikes long COVID risk: Expert Q&A
There are people who think, “This is a nothing-burger anymore,” or “It’s not an issue anymore.” It’s still happening with the current variants.
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Medicare 2024 base rate cut triggers calls for pay overhaul
The pay cuts come as costs of providing health care are expected to rise as much as 4.6% in 2024.
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Patient contact time vs. admin: Is your contract fair?
“It’s important for employers to recognize that seeing patients isn’t the only thing a doctor does and there’s a lot of work in addition to face-...
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Test all perinatally exposed infants for HCV: CDC
The CDC noted that rates of HCV infections during pregnancy are on the rise.
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Adverse events related to embryo transfer catheters may be underreported to the FDA
Problems with devices included contamination, packaging problems, malfunction, mechanical flaws, and material separation.
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Digital tool clarifies menopause symptoms
The digital tool can be used by both doctors and patients to help women work through their symptoms.