Diana Swift

1 week ago | medscape.com | Diana Swift

Evidence continues to accrue that prenatal exposure to some synthetic chemicals in the environment is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and negative effects on the neonatal metabolome and neurobehavior scores. While ubiquitous compounds such as phthalates and phenols affect several aspects of general human and reproductive health, preventing or reducing exposure is especially important for pregnant women.

2 weeks ago | medscape.com | Diana Swift

Adding combination treatment with simvastatin and rifaximin to standard therapy did not prevent severe complications in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, a European randomized trial found. Published in JAMA, the double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 LIVERHOPE trial was conducted in 14 European hospitals from January 2019 to December 2022, the last date of follow-up.

1 month ago | medscape.org | Diana Swift |Hennah Patel

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1 month ago | espanol.medscape.com | Diana Swift

Es normal que durante el embarazo se experimente una separación de la banda muscular paralela de la pared abdominal media anterior, conocida como diástasis de los rectos abdominales. Aproximadamente dos tercios de las futuras madres la experimentan. Sin embargo, la afección a veces persiste durante el posparto o mucho después, y requiere atención médica. A simple vista, la diástasis de los rectos abdominales se manifiesta como una protuberancia antiestética en la línea media.

1 month ago | oncologynewscentral.com | Carina Storrs |Diana Swift |Aaron Tallent |Marcia Frellick

The Trump administration has come out strongly against diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) initiatives, prompting some leading cancer institutions to adjust their practices. However, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is not letting that stance derail its VOICES of Black Women Study. The investigation aims to improve knowledge of cancer and other health conditions that affect Black women, inform interventions to decrease risk, and support prevention and advocacy efforts.