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The incidence of episiotomy has been declining since the 1990s because of concerns regarding related risks and benefits

Fewer Episiotomies, but Nonmedical Factors May Persist

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Almost 12 percent of deliveries still involve the surgical procedure
Women who have low blood levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are more likely to give birth prematurely

Preterm Birth Risk Up for Women With Low Vitamin D

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Women with lowest levels about 1.5 times as likely to deliver early
Diabetes patients

Obesity in Diabetes Shortens Life, Ups Health Care Costs

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Stratified analysis shows obesity is linked to large decreases in life expectancy in diabetes patients
Among youth

High Rates of Missed Diagnoses of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Of youth with fetal alcohol syndrome disorders, 86.5 percent had not been diagnosed, been misdiagnosed
Many U.S. cancer survivors have unresolved physical and mental health issues long after being cured

Providers Urged to Address Patients’ Post-Cancer Concerns

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Many U.S. survivors have unresolved physical, mental health issues long after cancer