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Midwives Call for Guidance on Weight Gain in Pregnancy

News September 18, 2018

Midwives say they need reliable guidelines on managing weight in pregnant women, as new research suggests too much or too little weight gain can harm the health of offspring.
STIs: New Threats or Old Foes?

Expert Interview September 18, 2018
Histopathology Staff Shortages 'Affecting Cancer Diagnoses'

News September 17, 2018

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Two New Contraceptive Methods: More Choice or More Risk?

Medscape Ob/Gyn September 11, 2018

Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the benefits of one of these new methods and some concerns about the other.
Going the Distance With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Medscape TV September 7, 2018
Fibroids: Which Uterine-Sparing Approach Is Best?

Medscape Ob/Gyn August 29, 2018

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Burnout Starts Early, Especially in Some Specialties

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
Air Pollution at Key Stages of Pregnancy Affects Fetal Thyroid

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
USPSTF Sticks With Behavioral Approaches Only for Obesity

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
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Low-Carb Diets Linked to Higher All-Cause Mortality

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
Scribes Reduce EHR Burden, Boost Physician Satisfaction

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
No Women, No Progress, Development Experts Warn

Reuters Health Information September 17, 2018
Film on Rape Victims' Recovery Shows Unseen Side of Congo War

Reuters Health Information September 17, 2018
FDA Proposes Subscription Model to Prod Antibiotic Development

Medscape Medical News September 17, 2018

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Two New Contraceptive Methods: More Choice or More Risk?

Commentary September 11, 2018

Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the benefits of one of these new methods and some concerns about the other.
The Overwhelming Safety of the HPV Vaccine

Commentary September 7, 2018

Why has one of the most well-studied vaccines in history been unable to dispel fears about its safety?
Neonatal Survival at the Threshold of Viability: Does Location Matter?

Article August 24, 2018
Lectins: Are These Food-Based Proteins Friend or Foe?

Article August 17, 2018

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Persistent Postsurgical Pain: Pathophysiology and Prevention

Anesthesiology September 18, 2018
Simplified 4-Item Criteria for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Clinical Endocrinology September 17, 2018
Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report September 17, 2018
Contraceptive Use in the Context of Public Health Emergencies

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report September 14, 2018
Identification of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Risk Genes

Journal of the National Cancer Institute September 14, 2018
Pregnancy Outcomes, Infant Growth Among PrEP Exposed Babies

AIDS September 13, 2018

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Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Prevention and Treatment

Interactive Quiz August 31, 2018

Patients with frequent migraine attacks usually require both acute (abortive) and preventive (prophylactic) therapy. Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.
Policy Changes That Are Affecting Your Pocketbook

Case Challenge August 10, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Cancer Screening Recommendations

Interactive Quiz August 2, 2018
Spirituality in Serious Illness

Case Challenge July 17, 2018

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ACOG 2018

April 27-30, 2018 Austin, Texas
ENDO 2018

March 17-20, 2018 Chicago, Illinois
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2017

December 5-9, 2017 San Antonio, Texas

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Senate Passes Opioid Bill, Plans to Send to President Next Week

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018

US Senators advanced a sweeping bill last night that includes provisions addressing international shipments of illegal drugs and the sharing of patients' substance abuse history among clinicians. A bill also passed to lift so-called gag clauses.
Burnout Starts Early, Especially in Some Specialties

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
Scribes Reduce EHR Burden, Boost Physician Satisfaction

Medscape Medical News September 18, 2018
FDA Proposes Subscription Model to Prod Antibiotic Development

Medscape Medical News September 17, 2018

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