Diabetes
When diabetes strikes, eye exams can save your sight
Could an annual eye exam save your sight if you have diabetes? Most definitely, one vision expert says.
Apr 4, 2022
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News tagged with pregnant patient
Psychology & Psychiatry
Cannabis use disorder rising significantly during pregnancy
As more states legalize cannabis (now 37) for medical or recreational purposes, its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence.
Nov 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Moving monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID from hospital to home
(HealthDay)—Antibody infusions help keep high-risk COVID-19 patients out of the hospital, but getting the therapy can be a challenge. One U.S. health system has found a creative way to address the problem: home infusions ...
Oct 21, 2021
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Medications
Gilead presents additional data on efficacy of remdesivir for COVID-19
(HealthDay)—There is more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19, according to new clinical trial results from the drug's maker.
Jul 13, 2020
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
COVID-19 vaccines do not impact IVF success
(HealthDay)—Receipt of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine does not affect the ovarian response or pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in Fertility and Sterility.
Mar 17, 2022
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Medications
EXPLAINER: COVID-19 pills must be taken within 5 days
Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch: The pills have to be taken as soon as possible once symptoms appear.
Apr 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 rates may be lower than thought for pregnant women
(HealthDay)—A new study suggests the rate of COVID-19 among pregnant women without symptoms is much lower than previously reported.
Jun 1, 2020
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Medical research
Zika virus infects the adult human brain and causes memory deficits in animal models
Zika virus attracted worldwide attention in recent years due to the devastating consequences of infection for pregnant women and their fetuses, many of which were born with microcephaly and other severe neurological malformations. ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Immune cells link pregnancy and tumor spread
Individuals with cancer often do not die as a result of their initial tumor but as a result of tumors at distant sites that are derived from the initial tumor. Pregnancy is a condition that seems to be permissive for tumor ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Updated ACIP immunization schedule released for adults
(HealthDay)—The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its updated adult immunization schedule for 2019; the schedule was published online Feb. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Feb 5, 2019
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