Aortic Dissection Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Most cases during pregnancy, postpartum period seen in women with aortopathy or family history
Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen-detected cancer
CDC: 65.3 Percent of U.S. Women Currently Using Contraceptives
Female sterilization most common contraceptive method; use declined with higher education
Water-Based Births as Safe as Traditional Births
Hospital-based water births had no higher risk for neonatal intensive care unit admission
No COVID-19 Vaccines Allowed in California Without State Approval
California governor says vaccinations 'will move at the speed of trust'
Scientists to Infect Volunteers With COVID-19 in Challenge Trial
Challenge trials have long history, going back to development of smallpox vaccine in 1796
CDC Recommends Face Masks in All Public Transportation Settings
Agency urges transport operators to 'refuse boarding to anyone not wearing a mask'
Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
Most related motor vehicle accidents tied to new-onset focal epilepsy in those with subtle seizures
Investigational Drug May Prolong Survival in Patients With ALS
Median survival 6.5 months longer with initiation of PB-TURSO treatment compared with placebo
More Physical Activity, Less Sitting Beneficial for Seniors
Global mental, physical health improved with more MPVA, less sitting for seniors with, without cancer history