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Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

— Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

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Weekend Warrior Benefits; Time-Restricted Eating and Metabolic Syndrome

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Oct 12, 2024
Medical Licensing Exam Scores Sent to Residency Programs After Switch to Pass/Fail

Numerical scores from the COMLEX Level 1 mistakenly shared with ob/gyn programs

Oct 11, 2024
Study Details Perinatal Risks of Blood Cancers Diagnosed in Pregnancy

Likelihood of severe maternal morbidity more than 20 times higher versus the general population

Oct 11, 2024
PI3K Inhibitor Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Breast Cancer

Adding inavolisib to palbociclib/fulvestrant more than doubled PFS in endocrine-resistant disease

Oct 10, 2024
Study Details Perinatal Risks of Blood Cancers Diagnosed in Pregnancy

Likelihood of severe maternal morbidity more than 20 times higher versus the general population

PI3K Inhibitor Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Breast Cancer

Adding inavolisib to palbociclib/fulvestrant more than doubled PFS in endocrine-resistant disease

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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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Some Cancers Occur More Frequently in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Bladder, brain, and cervical cancer risks were higher in people with MS

Oct 09, 2024
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'The Office' Star Has Cancer; Trump Sent COVID Tests to Putin? 3% of Teens Are Trans

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 09, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

Oct 08, 2024
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Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

Oct 08, 2024
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Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines

Oct 07, 2024
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Hormonal Contraception Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Carriers

Higher risk for ever use, increasing duration of use but no increase in BRCA2 carriers

Oct 07, 2024
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Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion

California AG suing hospital for allegedly violating state laws

Oct 07, 2024
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Opinion
Women Should Not Have to 'Just Deal With' Gynecological Pain

Expectation setting and open discussions are key

Oct 05, 2024
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Doctors Urging Conference Boycotts Over Abortion Bans Face Uphill Battle

Some doctors argue it's more important than ever to visit states where abortion has been outlawed

Oct 04, 2024
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Melania Trump Says She Supports Abortion Rights, Putting Her at Odds With the GOP

Former First Lady defended women's "individual freedoms"

Oct 04, 2024
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Ob/Gyn Applications Stable in First Year of Independent Residency System

The number of applicants is strong, but are applicants still applying to too many programs?

Oct 03, 2024
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Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 03, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Can HPV Self-Tests Truly Replace Pap Smears?

Many patients may prefer a self-collected swab over a speculum

Oct 02, 2024
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VP Debate: Abortion, Gun Violence, Obamacare Make Appearances

Americans "just don't trust" Republicans on the abortion issue, JD Vance says

Oct 02, 2024
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