Managing labor is an art, while the actual delivery process requires the addition of skill and experience. Yet, the decision of which route of delivery to employ may have the greatest impact on outcome. A recent article deals with neonatal morbidity, including an important contributor, intracranial injury, and its association with various forms of operative delivery.
In this study, 4957 women aged 67 and older were followed prospectively for up to 15 years. Statistical models were used to calculate the bone mineral density (BMD) testing interval for women with normal BMD and those with mild, moderate, or advanced osteopenia.
The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) of the CDC has updated their recommendations for immunization of health care providers (HCP) against communicable infectious diseases.
Between statin head-to-head trials are uncommon.
A meta-analysis demonstrates that earlier nephrologist referral leads to reduced mortality and hospitalization as well as better preparation and dialysis access placement.
Excessive daytime sleepiness appears to be an important risk factor for stroke. It is unknown whether this is related to obstructive sleep apnea or other mechanisms.
A new benzodiazepine anticonvulsant was recently approved for the treatment of a difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome [LGS]). Clobazam is manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions and marketed as ONFI.