Tuesday, 7 May 2019

CDC: Many Maternal Deaths Months After Delivery

Sleeping Baby and Mother

About 700 pregnancy-related deaths occur in the United States each year, and 3 out of 5 are preventable, data show.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JjpczU

Women Who Quit Smoking Cut Bladder Cancer Risk

bladder cancer x-ray

Bladder cancer is more common in men, but women often fare worse, even when diagnosed at similar stages.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2V74h5l

Enlarged-Prostate Meds May Delay Cancer Diagnosis

psa test positive

This type of drug can drive down levels of PSA, which doctors check to monitor men for prostate cancer. If the level is kept down by the medication, doctors could miss early warning signs.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2JbFAmX

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Matters Most For Complications

woman on a scale checking weight

The takeaway from the study is that it may be more important to be at a healthy weight before getting pregnant, one expert said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2H90qRE

Huge Racial Disparities Found in Deaths Linked to Pregnancy


By RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2V7aKgv