Accidental Awareness High With General Anesthesia in Obstetric Surgeries
Incidence one in 256 for all obstetric surgery and one in 212 for cesarean section surgery; seven of 12 patients reported distressing experiences
Cannabis Use May Be Tied to More Difficulty Conceiving
Findings based on women with a history of pregnancy loss attempting pregnancy
Cancer Screening, Diagnoses Down During Early Pandemic
Higher positivity rate during the early pandemic might reflect prioritizing of higher-risk patients
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Adults Delaying Even Emergency Care During COVID-19
More than half report being hesitant going to doctor or hospital when COVID-19 cases are high
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
Supplemental Oxygen Often Unnecessary During Childbirth
Systematic literature review shows no significant improvement in umbilical artery pH or other neonatal outcomes
Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.
Prevalence nine times higher for women versus men; rates highest in American Indian/Alaska Natives, Black women
President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
On Wednesday, Biden signed three executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic shortly after taking office
Pollen May Trigger Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Flares
Pollen count increases associated with UCPPS flares in individuals who also have allergies or respiratory tract disorders
