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- Stress linked to pain among women in Swedish study
Swedish researchers followed 1,462 women for several decades and found that those who had high mental stress levels at the beginning of the study had a greater likelihood of reporting physical pain and aches that were not linked to particular conditions. The findings appear in the International Journal of General Medicine. "These symptoms, while not necessarily dangerous, can have a major impact on quality of life and may also ratchet up health care costs," said Dr. Sarah Samaan, who was not involved in the study. DailyRx.com
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- Study: Birth control pills may protect women from ovarian cancer
An analysis of data from 24 studies showed that use of birth control pills was associated with a 27% lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, with longer use linked to greater protection. Women who used oral contraceptives for 10 years were 50% less likely to be diagnosed with the condition than nonusers, researchers reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. Reuters
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- Weight loss between pregnancies may have benefits
Obese women who lost weight in between pregnancies were less likely to have a larger baby, while those who gained weight were 37% more likely to deliver a baby who was larger than average, a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology revealed. Researchers said overweight mothers who plan to have another baby should consult their doctors for an appropriate diet, fitness and weight-management plan. DailyRx.com
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 | Cord Testing Improves Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Care
The number of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) has tripled in the last decade. Babies receive the best care when we know what drugs they were exposed to in the womb. Testing umbilical cord tissue for substances of abuse leads to better outcomes for NAS newborns.
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- Patients willing to see NPs and PAs, survey finds
A survey suggests that patients are open to seeing physician assistants and nurse practitioners -- and in many cases prefer to do so. The findings, published in Health Affairs, may boost efforts for these health care providers to address the growing gap between physician supply and patient demand for care. In an Association of American Medical Colleges survey of 2,053 people, when given a hypothetical scenario in which they had to choose a new primary care provider, nearly half of respondents (48.7%) indicated they would choose a PA or NP, or had no preference. When given a scenario in which they had a worsening cough and could see a PA or NP today or a physician tomorrow, nearly 60% opted to see the PA or NP, with 25% preferring to wait. Respondents who had recently seen a PA or NP were more open to seeing one, compared with those who had never seen a PA or NP. Read the abstract.
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 | Transform OB Care Quality and Safety with Technology
Every hour a baby is born in the United States with a serious birth injury. Half of these are preventable. A small community hospital in rural Arizona--Summit Healthcare--turned to fetal surveillance technology, electronic documentation and bed-side decision support to improve safety, drive evidence-based care and measure quality outcomes. Read on. |
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