Health
HK woman dies, 3 hospitalized by beauty treatment
(AP)—Hong Kong authorities said one woman has died and three others have been hospitalized after undergoing a beauty treatment involving blood transfusions.
Oct 11, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO sounds Zika blood warning as Europe sees first pregnancy case
The World Health Organization on Thursday advised countries against accepting blood donations from people who have travelled to regions affected by the Zika virus, as Spain announced Europe's first known case of the disease ...
Feb 4, 2016
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Health
Agency: Bars can't ban pregnant women or refuse them drinks
Pregnant women can't be kept out of New York City bars or refused alcoholic drinks just because they're expecting, under new city guidelines.
May 6, 2016
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Health informatics
Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds
A trip to the doctor's office comes with a bit of preparation for most, maybe even an internal pep talk to prepare for being told to get more exercise or calm a simmering fear of needles.
Dec 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Appeals court nixes NC abortion ultrasound law
A federal appeals court has struck down a North Carolina law requiring abortion providers to show and describe an ultrasound to the pregnant woman, even if she refuses to look or listen.
Dec 22, 2014
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Health
Synthetic pot use can mimic symptoms of prenatal disorder
(HealthDay)—Women who use synthetic marijuana during pregnancy can develop symptoms similar to those associated with eclampsia and preeclampsia, according to a new study.
May 7, 2013
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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
Pfizer warns of looming shortage of long-acting penicillin for kids
Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.
Jun 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sierra Leone marks grim Ebola anniversary
On May 24 last year a pregnant woman and an older housewife staggered into Kenema hospital in eastern Sierra Leone and were diagnosed within a day as the country's first Ebola cases.
May 25, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise
Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout ...
Nov 14, 2023
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