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Three already existing drugs may offer pregnant women and their developing fetuses protection against the damaging effects of Zika virus

Researchers Investigate Three Drugs That Might Fight Zika

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But only one is already approved in the United States
Trained radiologists can identify abnormal mammograms in a half-second

Some Radiologists Can Detect Breast Cancer at First Glance

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Skilled radiologists see abnormalities immediately, and researchers want to learn how they do it
Preeclampsia before 34 weeks may be associated with increased risk of hemangioma

Early Onset Preeclampsia May Be Linked to Hemangioma

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Association attenuated when longer hospital length of stay is accounted for
U.S. health officials report that the Zika virus can be spread sexually even when a partner shows no signs of infection. The research was published in the Aug. 26 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC: Zika Transmitted by Sex Partner With No Symptoms

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Second report highlights ties between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Obese women have significantly greater total vitamin D stores than normal-weight women

Obese Women Have Greater Adipose Stores of Vitamin D

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Distribution of vitamin D between subcutaneous, omental adipose tissue similar for obese, non-obese
For women with stress urinary incontinence

Trans-Obturator Tape Cost-Effective for Urinary Incontinence

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Randomized trial shows cost-effectiveness of trans-obturator versus tension-free vaginal tape
The gap between heart disease and the second-leading cause of death

Cancer Replaces CVD As Leading Cause of Death in 22 States

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Cancer is also now the leading cause of death for a number of minority groups
Pregnant women who've had bariatric surgery may have increased odds for premature delivery

Bariatric Surgery May Increase Odds of Premature Birth

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Monitoring is essential, especially later in pregnancy, researchers suggest
Excess weight is linked to risk of developing at least eight types of cancer

IARC: Absence of Excess Body Fat Lowers Risk of Many Cancers

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International committee finds slimmer individuals less likely to develop variety of malignancies
Thrombocytopenia is common in pregnancy and can have causes that are serious medical disorders

ACOG Addresses Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy

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Thrombocytopenia is common; some causes could have potential for maternal, fetal morbidity