Archive: 13/04/2012

Consider IUDs for contraception, other conditions

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that intrauterine devices (IUDs) containing progesterone are a safe and effective means of birth control and support its use as a treatment option for medical conditions ...

Apr 13, 2012

Many women still report drinking during pregnancy

(HealthDay) -- A considerable proportion of women report continuing to drink during pregnancy, but biomarker tests indicate they are drinking at modest levels, according to a study published online April 6 in Alcoholism: ...

Apr 13, 2012

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Small number of genes involved in X-linked ichthyosis

(HealthDay) -- Patients with X-linked recessive ichthyosis (XLRI) have altered expression in a small number of genes, and although moisturizer treatment improves dryness, it doesn't affect other biophysical properties or ...

Apr 13, 2012

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Risk of sudden cardiac death up for black patients with HTN

(HealthDay) -- Black patients with hypertension face a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared with nonblack patients, even after adjusting for multiple confounding variables, according to a study ...

Apr 13, 2012

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Fertility treatment bans in Europe draw criticism

(AP) -- More than three decades after Britain produced the world's first test-tube baby, Europe is a patchwork of restrictions for people who need help having a child.

Apr 13, 2012

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Brazil court OKs abortions for brainless fetuses

(AP) -- Brazil's supreme court has voted to authorize abortions in cases of fetuses with no brains.

Apr 13, 2012

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