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Using Marijuana While Pregnant Raises Complications Risk

Marijuana use by expecting moms is associated with unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight babies, a new study finds. Further, heavier weed us

White Women Overrepresented in Gynecologic Cancer Trials

White women are disproportionately represented in clinical trials for gynecologic cancers, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Network Open. Wa

Guideline Updated for Managing Hepatitis C in Chronic Kidney Disease

The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) clinical practice guideline on prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hepatitis C in chronic k

Metformin Added to Insulin Not Beneficial for T2D in Pregnancy

For pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin does not affect composite adverse neonatal outcomes, according to a study publishe

USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Interventions for Pediatric Weight Loss

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends intensive behavioral interventions for children and teenagers with a high body mass index (BMI). Thi

CDC: Three People Have Died From Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in New Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an outbreak of an often-fatal tickborne disease among people who have recently been to Baja Ca

Model Based on Age, Routine Lab Tests Predicts Atherosclerotic CVD Accurately

The CANHEART (Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team) Lab Models can predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) with similar accurac

Less Recurrence Seen With Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Large Lesions

For patients with large benign colonic lesions, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with reduced recurrence at six months compared with endosco

COPD Set to Reach About 600 Million Cases Worldwide by 2050

The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is projected to continue increasing through 2050, approaching 600 million patients with COPD glob

High BMI in Adolescence Linked to Early CKD in Young Adulthood

High body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online D

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