Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Second pregnant Australian woman tests positive for Zika virus
A pregnant woman in Australia has tested positive for the Zika virus after traveling overseas. It's the second such case this week.
Feb 11, 2016
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Medications
Turing reneges on drug price cut, rival's version sells well
After weeks of criticism from patients, doctors and other drugmakers for hiking a life-saving medicine's price more than fifty-fold, Turing Pharmaceuticals is reneging on its pledge to cut the $750-per-pill price.
Nov 25, 2015
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Pediatrics
When pregnant women get cancer, what happens to their babies?
A cancer diagnosis is always upsetting, and that's especially true when the patient is pregnant. A new study may reassure these patients that their babies can turn out fine despite exposure to the disease and the resulting ...
Nov 5, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study yields potential drug targets for preeclampsia patients
Preeclampsia, the most common complication of pregnancy, is a major cause of premature delivery and both maternal and fetal death, yet what causes the syndrome remains unclear. A new study indicates that molecules that send ...
Apr 29, 2014
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Study identifies biomarker linked to poor outcomes in pregnant lupus patients
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City have identified a biomarker that may predict poor pregnancy outcomes in lupus patients.
Oct 28, 2013
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Other
Medical students learn practical skills with unique tools
The pregnant patient was first confused, then unresponsive. All of a sudden, she started to shake.
Sep 4, 2013
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Surgery
Physician breaks ground in robotic cervical surgery
Performing surgery on a pregnant patient is a delicate matter. Risks to both mother and baby must be carefully weighed in every decision a surgeon makes. Recently, at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a ...
Mar 29, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Overweight, obese mothers treated differently by health professionals, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Queensland mums-to-be who are considered to be overweight or obese are treated and perceived more poorly by maternity care providers because of their body weight, according to a new University of Queensland ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Many poor pregnant women with HIV go untreated for depression
It seems logical that programs to screen and manage depression in pregnant, HIV-positive Medicaid patients should already be in place, but they aren't.
Jun 12, 2012
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HIV & AIDS
Researchers find that pre-existing mutations can lead to drug resistance in HIV virus
In a critical step that may lead to more effective HIV treatments, Harvard scientists have found that, in a small number of HIV patients, pre-existing mutations in the virus can cause it to develop resistance to the drugs ...
Jun 7, 2012
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