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An experimental vaccine and a drug already on the market each may help slow down advanced ovarian cancer

SGO: Promising Research in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

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Experimental vaccine and cancer drug each slow disease progression, researchers find
When used to treat gestational diabetes

Glyburide in Gestational DM Linked to Complications

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Associated with more infant intensive care and respiratory distress
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation is associated with better outcomes than abdominal hysterectomy for women with presumed fibroid tumors

Laparoscopic Tops Abdominal Hysterectomy for Fibroid Tumors

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More deaths from leiomyosarcoma after laparoscopic hysterectomy; lower rates of complications
Researchers report that more pregnant women are developing kidney failure

NKF: Many Nephrologists Report Pregnant Patients on Dialysis

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Survey of nephrologists shows kidney failure becoming more common for expectant moms
Women with diabetes may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer

Diabetes May Predispose to More Advanced Breast Cancer

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Findings suggest need to modify screening methods
High intake of fish and long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is associated with reduced all-cause mortality after breast cancer

Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer

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Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
Burnout can be prevented if physicians are aware of the warning signs

Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout

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Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy offers lasting benefit for patients with advanced ovarian cancer

Intraperitoneal Chemo Offers Lasting Benefit in Ovarian Cancer

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Risk of death decreases by 12 percent for every IP chemotherapy cycle completed
A new breastfeeding toolkit is available

AAFP Issues Comprehensive Breastfeeding Toolkit

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Toolkit is comprehensive resource; includes HHS business case for employer support of breastfeeding
Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other thinking and behavioral problems

Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Affect Fetal Brain

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Small study found higher risk of ADHD symptoms, other thinking and behavioral problems