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October 24, 2019
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Sleeping on back in third trimester linked to reduced birth weight

Women who fall asleep in a supine position during the third trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have infants with reduced birth weight, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 02, 2019
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Women, girls with ADHD six times more likely to have teenage pregnancy

Women and girls with ADHD are significantly more likely to give birth as teenagers than those without ADHD, according to a nationwide cohort study conducted in Sweden and published in JAMA Network Open.

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August 28, 2019
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C-section birth linked to autism, ADHD

Offspring born via cesarean delivery were at increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD compared with those born by vaginal delivery, findings published in JAMA Network Open revealed.

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August 26, 2019
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Pregnant transgender men at risk for depression, gender dysphoria

Transgender men who become pregnant are at increased risk for depression and gender dysphoria; however, getting the proper medical care can be challenging due to a lack of knowledge among health care providers, according to a literature review published in Maturitas.

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August 23, 2019
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Will advances in AI lead to more effective screening practices for ovarian cancer?

Click here to read the Cover Story, “AI an emerging tool, not substitute, for oncologists.”

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July 23, 2019
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USPSTF: Screen pregnant women for hepatitis B

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently gave an ‘A’ level recommendation to screening women for hepatitis B during their first prenatal visit, according to a report recently published in JAMA.

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