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Be Vigilant for Zika Infection
Clinicians are urged to maintain vigilance regarding the Zika virus in women of reproductive age.
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More Women Opting for Outpatient Laparoscopy for Hysterectomies
Hysterectomy is the second most common procedure performed for women in the United States. Laparotomy followed by inpatient hospitalization has been the traditional surgical approach. A recent report suggests that fewer women are opting for traditional procedures.
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Women Who Breastfeed for Six Months or Longer Found to Have Reduced Diabetes Risk
Breastfeeding for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years, according to results of a long-term observational study.
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Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Less Effective in Obese Women
Results from a large retrospective study of women undergoing cervical cancer screening indicate that overweight and obese women had an increased risk of cervical cancer compared to normal weight women.
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What Effect Do Antibiotics Have on Hormonal Contraception?
Data do not support drug interactions between hormonal contraceptives and non-rifamycin antibiotics.
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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Migraine
Chiropractic spinal manipulation offers no benefit over placebo for migraineurs.
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Noncow Milk for Young Children: An Observational Study Regarding Height
Data from more than 5,000 Canadian children reveals a dose-dependent association between drinking noncow milk and lower height in early childhood.
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Plant-pharmaceutical Interactions in the Scientific Literature
Case reports and observational studies revealed that certain medical conditions and a select few botanical medicines have adverse plant-pharmaceutical interactions.
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B Vitamins and Lung Cancer Risk
These researchers investigated the use of supplemental vitamin B6, folate, and B12 and the risk of lung cancer in 77,118 participants in the Vitamins and Lifestyle cohort, finding an increased risk of lung cancer in men, which was exacerbated by smoking.
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A Review of Heart Failure and Current Therapeutic Strategies
The management of heart failure falls primarily on the primary care physician. Because of the Medicare financial penalty on hospitals for readmissions, primary care physicians need to be cognizant of the updated treatment options and work with colleagues across multiple disciplines to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and improve outcomes.