Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational DM
Finding raises questions about iron supplementation recommendations for pregnant women
RA Disease Activity Score Most Influential in Patient Reports
Health-related QoL, functional disability scores worse for older patients, and females versus males
Protein Intake Tied to Modest Survival Advantage in Breast CA
Survival advantage with higher intake of protein, animal protein, regardless of insulin receptor status
Faster Delivery for Induction With Misoprostol Plus Cervical Foley
Combination methods result in faster time to delivery compared with misoprostol, Foley alone
Blood Test May Help ID Risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Test can identify significant alterations in circulating microRNAs in maternal blood
Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Up Survival in Breast Cancer
Link is strongest in premenopausal women, researchers say
Clinical Features Can Be Used to Tailor Melanoma Screening
A tailored surveillance program could lead to greater precision in melanoma prevention
Naproxen Sodium Doesn’t Reduce Pain With IUD Insertion
No decrease in pain with intrauterine device insertion, but reduction noted in pain after insertion
Self-Harm Now a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Mortality
Findings based on records of maternal deaths in Colorado between 2004 and 2012
Prediabetes Screening Guidelines Not Always Followed by PCPs
They split 50-50, survey shows, on advice aimed at preventing progression to diabetes
