USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening
Insufficient evidence for screening and routine iron supplementation in pregnancy
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
Screening advised for those aged 12-18; insufficient evidence to weigh benefits for younger children
PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins
Risk particularly increased for spontaneous preterm delivery, very preterm birth
Review Explores Postpartum Weight-Loss Strategies
Greater weight loss with self-monitoring interventions, those that combine diet and exercise
Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases
Review suggests that causes other than asphyxia account for most cases in infants born at, near term
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Sustained Calorie Restriction May Help Prevent Age-Related Disease
Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk people
Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study
Noticeable drop in blood pressure observed in 70 percent of patients studied
Cervical Pessary Doesn’t Reduce Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Little difference in rate of spontaneous birth <34 weeks, perinatal death with use of cervical pessary
