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Weight-loss surgery may greatly improve incontinence
For severely obese people, bariatric surgery may have a benefit besides dramatic weight loss: it can also substantially reduce urinary incontinence.
Jun 22, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Curcumin reduces high glucose-induced NTDs in mice embryos
(HealthDay)—Curcumin appears to reduce high glucose-induced neural tube defect (NTD) formation by blocking cellular stress and activation of caspases, according to an experimental study published in the June 4 issue of ...
Jun 17, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Postpartum IUD use up with intracesarean placement
(HealthDay)—The proportion of women using intrauterine devices (IUDs) at six months postpartum is higher for those undergoing intracesarean delivery placement versus those with planned interval IUD placement, according ...
Jun 15, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tattoos can mimic metastasis on PET-CT in cervical cancer
(HealthDay)—For patients with cervical cancer, extensive tattoos could mimic metastasis on positron emission tomography (PET) fused with computed tomography (CT) imaging, according to a case report published online June ...
Jun 14, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Ketorolac doesn't reduce pain with IUD placement
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, ketorolac does not reduce pain with placement, but is associated with pain reduction at five and 15 minutes after placement, according to a study ...
Jun 9, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Immediate birth control implant more cost-effective
Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy. For those who prefer a contraceptive implant, getting the procedure in the hospital immediately after giving birth is more cost-effective ...
Jun 9, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Research published about unexpected complications of low-risk pregnancies
When a woman becomes pregnant or is planning a pregnancy, one of her first decisions is where she will deliver her baby. With options ranging from birthing centers to small community hospitals to regional health networks ...
Jun 5, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Up to 45% of cerebral palsy cases can have genetic cause
The discovery of a stronger genetic cause for cerebral palsy than previously thought has led researchers to call for an end to unnecessary caesareans and arbitrary litigation against obstetric staff.
Jun 2, 2015
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ACOG urges expedited partner therapy for some STIs
(HealthDay)—For patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, whose partners are unable or unwilling to seek care, expedited partner therapy can be used to prevent reinfection, according ...
May 25, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Bleeding complications up with multicompartment mesh removal
(HealthDay)—For women undergoing vaginal mesh removal, bleeding complications are higher for removal from multiple vaginal compartments versus a single vaginal compartment, according to research published May 6 in Obstetrics ...
May 20, 2015
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