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COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding
COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding
12 May 2022 byTristan Manalac

While mothers largely feel uncertain about the safety of breastfeeding during COVID-19, the pandemic did not seem to significantly discourage the practice, according to a study presented at the 2022 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG 2022).

COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding
12 May 2022
Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma
Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma
12 May 2022

In patients with multiple myeloma (MM), a higher allostatic load (AL) seems to be an important predictor of worse overall survival (OS), a recent study has found.

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma
12 May 2022
Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence
Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence
11 May 2022

Chronic, increased body mass index (BMI) may lead to an increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI) later in life, according to a study of postmenopausal women. In addition, symptom severity may get worse with the duration of increased BMI status.

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence
11 May 2022
Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy
Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy
11 May 2022 byStephen Padilla

Pregnant women with preconception venous thromboembolism (VTE) who have no exposure to any anticoagulant and those on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) have the lowest risk of foetal adverse outcomes, reveals a study, which supports the recommendation of LMWH during pregnancy.

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy
11 May 2022