December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 16, 2024

Reproductive Guidelines Shift on Surgical Timing

The ASRM issued updated guidelines for diagnosing and treating uterine septum, stressing shared decision-making and the use of three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic tool.

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December 13, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ System

"No one would design a system like the one we have. And no one did. It's a patchwork built over decades."

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December 12, 2024

U.S. Infants' Sleep Habits: What Changes?

A study in JAMA Network Open delves into infant sleep positions, uncovering demographic disparities and emphasizing the importance of addressing infant sleep-related deaths.

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December 11, 2024

Oral Microbiome's Link to Maternal Stress

A recent study found that pregnant women with high anxiety and depression symptoms exhibited a richer oral microbiome, suggesting potential ways to improve maternal psychological well-being.

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December 09, 2024

Can Cheek Swabs Predict Preeclampsia Risk?

New research reveals a potential biomarker for preeclampsia, offering hope for earlier identification and improved management in pregnant women.

Reuters

December 06, 2024

VBAC Risks: Labor Induction and Uterine Rupture Factors

Labor induction during vaginal birth after cesarean delivery attempts more than doubled the risk of complete uterine rupture, according to a recent study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.

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December 06, 2024

Reducing Bias in PPD Screening with Machine Learning

A recent study at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center evaluated machine learning models for detecting postpartum depression, identifying it with modest accuracy while reducing racial and ethnic disparities in screening outcomes.

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December 06, 2024

Pregnancy Beliefs and Sexual Dysfunction: Study Insights

A recent study reveals that around 70% of pregnant women experience sexual dysfunction, yet the majority do not seek information about sexuality during pregnancy from health care providers.

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