Researchers said that cesarean deliveries appear to cause an overall 80% increased risk of severe maternal complications when compared with vaginal delivery.
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Monday 1 April 2019
Fish Slime Could Hold Key to Beating 'Superbugs'
The slime protects fish from bacteria, fungi and viruses, trapping them before they can cause infections. It is also rich in compounds known to have antibacterial activity, the study authors said.
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Most Parents Want Age Limits on Football Tackling
The rate of concussion in youth sports remains fairly low; but research suggests that because so many U.S. kids play sports, it translates to as many as 1.9 million concussions a year among 5- to 18-year-olds.
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Uninsured Get Pushed from Hospitals Faster
Uninsured patients were also more than twice as likely to be transferred to another hospital and 66% more likely to be discharged outright, compared with people with private insurance, the findings showed.
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Study Gives New Hope to Patients With Rare Cancers
Many people with rare cancers lack good treatments, and drug companies don't develop any because of small potential sales, the Associated Press reported.
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