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SCOTUS to Weigh State Moves to Cut Off Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

— South Carolina governor says that any public money "results in the subsidy of abortion"

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Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 18, 2024
FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Hot Flash Drug

The warning highlights known risk of rare but serious liver injury associated with fezolinetant

Dec 17, 2024
Skipping Chest-Wall Irradiation After Mastectomy in Intermediate-Risk Breast Cancer

No improvement in survival or impact on recurrence, but pending studies leave door ajar

Dec 16, 2024
Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

Dec 16, 2024
Skipping Chest-Wall Irradiation After Mastectomy in Intermediate-Risk Breast Cancer

No improvement in survival or impact on recurrence, but pending studies leave door ajar

Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

OB/Gyn Case Studies

Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

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Healthy Young Woman Experiences Heart Palpitations in the Last Month of Pregnancy

Pregnancy can cause a range of changes in cardiac function and ECG findings

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Treating Uterine Fibroids While Preserving Fertility

Myomectomy or uterine artery embolization? The debate continues...

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A Setback for TNBC Monitoring With Circulating Tumor DNA in ZEST Trial

Study was stopped early due to enrollment issues, but lessons can still be learned

Dec 15, 2024
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Homing in on Anthracyclines' High-Risk Niche in Early Breast Cancer

Significant improvement in 5-year distant relapse-free interval with higher risk score

Dec 14, 2024
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Texas Sues New York Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pills to Dallas-Area Woman

Lawsuit challenges shield laws in Democratic-controlled states

Dec 14, 2024
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Better Quality of Life With RT vs Endocrine Therapy in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Radiotherapy also resulted in fewer treatment-related adverse events

Dec 13, 2024
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No Apparent Harm From Omitting Lymph Node Dissection in Selected Breast Cancers

Nearly identical 5-year outcomes with no surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy

Dec 13, 2024
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Palbociclib Regimen Yields 'Incredible' PFS Gain in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Study results are "historic," expert says

Dec 12, 2024
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Trump Nearly Backed 16-Week Federal Abortion Ban

And other highlights from president elect's interview with Time magazine

Dec 12, 2024
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Risk-Reducing Surgery May Benefit BRCA Carriers With Early-Onset Breast Cancer

Lower rates of mortality and cancer recurrence with mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy

Dec 12, 2024
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Skip Surgery for DCIS in Favor of Active Monitoring?

No invasive cancer increase at 2 years, but editorialists say data don't back active monitoring

Dec 12, 2024
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Oral SERD Impresses in Advanced Breast Cancer With ESR1 Mutations

However, imlunestrant failed to improve PFS among entire trial population

Dec 11, 2024
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Jamie Foxx Reveals Diagnosis; Genital Herpes Prevalence; Dr. Oz's Stand on Medicare

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 11, 2024
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USPSTF Plans Changes to Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations

Self-collected HPV testing is a new addition

Dec 10, 2024
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Which States Have the Most Outstanding Hospitals for Maternity Care?

U.S. News & World Report looked at birthing-friendly practices, health equity, and more

Dec 10, 2024
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Women With Epilepsy Often Remain Unaware of Medication's Pregnancy Risks

Many did not take folic acid if they were pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Dec 09, 2024
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