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ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity
For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
Greater Effort Needed to Prevent Epilepsy-Related Mortality
Article suggests need for classification system of deaths from direct and indirect effects of epilepsy
Contraceptive Provision Rates Low for Teen Girls on Teratogens
Contraceptive provision in only 28.6 percent of visits; provision more likely for white, older girls
Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated
Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013
Greater Racial, Ethnic Diversity of Doctors Found in Ob-Gyn
Compared with other adult medical specialties, more black and Hispanic physicians practice ob-gyn
Active Smoking, SHS Up Risk of Infertility, Early Menopause
Increased risks for infertility, natural menopause before the age of 50 years with tobacco exposure
Antidepressant Tx Increases Subsequent Mania/Bipolar Risk
Significant association for SSRIs, venlafaxine in unipolar depression
Tumor-Treating Fields Prolong Survival in Glioblastoma
Randomized trial terminated early based on benefit shown for TTFields added to maintenance chemo
Distribution of Opioid Prescribing ID’d for Different Providers
Top 10 percent of Medicare prescribers account for 56.7 percent of opioid claims
Risk of CV Events Up After Shingles Diagnosis in Seniors
Chance of stroke, myocardial infarction increased most in the first week after diagnosis
