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Maternal gestational weight gain and post-delivery weight gain are independently associated with a child's weight development

Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight

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Highest BMI z score for those with high gestational weight gain, high post-delivery weight gain
The American Cancer Society is delaying the recommended age when a woman should start receiving annual mammograms

ACS: Annual Mammograms Should Start at Age 45

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Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause
Preeclampsia may increase risk of congenital heart defects

Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects

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But researchers stress the risk is still very low
Girls from families with a history of breast cancer experience greater breast cancer-specific distress

Greater Breast CA-Specific Distress for Girls With Family Hx

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No difference in psychosocial adjustment for girls with versus without family history of breast cancer
A combination of breast conservation surgery and radiation is as effective as breast removal for some women with large

Not All Large Breast Tumors Warrant Mastectomy

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Findings suggest doctors shouldn't automatically rule out less invasive surgery plus radiation
Maternal influenza vaccination is not associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies

Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies

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No increased risk for congenital anomalies with vaccination in any trimester, first trimester
There were substantial shifts in treatment patterns for ductal carcinoma in situ from 1991 to 2010

Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010

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Highest proportion of patients opts for lumpectomy and radiation therapy
The use of current hormonal contraceptives can safely prevent new conception after complete hydatidiform mole irrespective of human chorionic gonadotropin level

Hormonal Contraceptives Safe After Complete Hydatidiform Mole

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HC use doesn't increase risk of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia regardless of hCG level
A community-based intervention that includes health education and on-site laboratory testing can increase uptake of HIV testing in pregnant women in southeast Nigeria

Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy

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Intervention included education and on-site laboratory testing in churches in Nigeria
The pros and cons of the annual physical are discussed in two perspective pieces published online Oct. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Pros and Cons of Annual Physical Discussed

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Pros include fostering of therapeutic relationship; cons include lack of evidence for benefits