Higher Mortality Tied to Planned Vaginal Breech Delivery
Findings compared to planned cesarean delivery in large meta-analysis
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Ups Ovarian Cancer Outcomes
However, only 41 percent of suitable candidates actually receive the therapy
Increasing Trend Toward Use of ‘Laborists’ in Hospitals
Trend increasing as hospitals seek to improve patient safety and more doctors want to be salaried
More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens
Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
Oral Contraceptives Tied to Long-Term Endometrial CA Protection
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers find
Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass
Novel Pharmacological Activity for R-Ketorolac in Ovarian Cancer
R-enantiomer enriched in peritoneal fluids, inhibits peritoneal cell GTPase activity
Lifestyle Intervention Cuts GDM Among High-Risk Women
Lower weight gain with intervention, and increase in leisure-time physical activity, dietary quality
Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements
No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women
