In case you missed it: August 15 to August 19
A look back at the week's top stories.
Consider the endocrine system when addressing mental health
The endocrine system is an important puzzle piece when addressing psychiatric disorders.
National legislation aims to simplify Medicare Advantage prior authorizations
Bill has strong support from medical groups and lawmakers, but House and Senate votes are not scheduled yet.
Breastfeeding reduces the severity of LRTIs in infants
A recent study examined the links between breastfeeding and preterm birth history with hospitalization duration due to LRTIs in infants and toddlers.
Women's Preventive Services Initiative releases guidance for preventing obesity in midlife
The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) has released a new clinical guideline outlining their recommendations for preventing obesity among women in midlife.
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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