Herb and Supplement Use Increasing in Pregnant Women
In 2012, top five herbs and supplements include fish oil, melatonin, pro- and prebiotics, acai, cranberry
Health Care Access Not Easy for Undocumented Immigrants
Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate dialysis and end-of-life care
High TG, Low HDL-C Levels May Help Further Stratify CHD Risk
Fasting high TG + low HDL associated with increased risk, particularly in those with diabetes
Coffee Speeds Time to Bowel Movement After Gynecologic Sx
Findings for patients after complete staging surgery
CDC: 2.5 Million U.S. Women Have Had Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
High rate of chlamydia/gonorrhea infections in U.S. means many women at risk
CDC: HIV Still Undertreated in U.S. Black Population
Nearly one in four had progressed to AIDS at time of diagnosis
Lifetime Genistein Intake May Improve Response to Tamoxifen
Lifetime intake, mimicking Asian intake pattern, improves response of mammary tumors in rat model
Gout Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Women
Women with history of gout have significantly increased hip, but not wrist, fracture risk
Patient Infected With HIV Despite Long-Term Adherence to PrEP
43-year-old man infected with strain of HIV that has become resistant to Truvada
SMFM: Weekend Deliveries Have Slightly Higher Complication Risks
Slightly increased maternal mortality ratio for weekend deliveries, researchers say