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In a practice bulletin published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology

ACOG: Best Evidence for Rx of Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy

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Vitamin B6 or vitamin B6 plus doxylamine is safe and effective; recommended for first-line tx
Use of patient navigators as inpatient care facilitators shortens hospital length of stay

Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

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Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
Taking a detailed medical history remains the best and only recommended screening approach for preeclampsia

Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia

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Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
Individuals who have many moles are at increased risk for melanoma skin cancer

Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma

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Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
For early-postmenopausal osteopenic women

Favorable Effect of Exercise on BMD Continues As Women Age

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Findings in early-postmenopausal osteopenic women, with no leveling-off effect after 16 years
The risk of alcohol-related cancer is increased even with light to moderate drinking in women

Even Light Drinking Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Women

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For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers
For hospitalized patients

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk

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In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Acetaminophen falsely increases continuous glucose monitor glucose values

Acetaminophen Falsely Elevates CGM Glucose Values

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CGM glucose values increased versus blood glucose meter values in acetaminophen challenge
A single nucleotide variant in the FTO obesity locus disrupts a conserved motif

Role of SNP Variant in FTO Explored in Obesity

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Study identifies mechanistic basis for the strongest genetic association with obesity
Lumbar spine bone mineral density increases fracture risk among women with lower lumbar spine T-score than femoral neck T-score

Lumbar Spine BMD Ups Fx Risk in Women With Discordant T-Scores

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Lower T-score for lumbar spine than femoral neck increases fracture risk, particularly in older women