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Risk Of Uterine Rupture During Labor Higher For Women With A Prior Cesarean Delivery
Women with a prior cesarean section, who undergo labor for their second child, are at increased risk of a rupture of the uterus, compared with women who elect another cesarean section birth. This finding by a University of Washington team of researchers appears in the 05 July 2001 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. more
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Eli Lilly Inadvertently E-Mailed Addresses Of Prozac Patients
New fears about the online security of private information were stirred Thursday when Eli Lilly and Co. said it had inadvertently released over the Internet the e-mail addresses of more than 600 people on Prozac. more
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Medical Marijuana Not As Effective As Advocates Hope
Cannabis has some medical benefits, but may not be the panacea that its advocates claim. Researchers have looked at trials using three different cannabinoids - extracts from the drug - to see how they work in different circumstances. Results are mixed and cannabinoids were found to be better than conventional drugs for treating sickness caused by chemotherapy. But they were no more effective than codeine for controlling acute pain relief. more
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vCJD Test Could Cause Drop In Blood Donations
There are fears that the number of blood donors in the UK could drop by as much as half when a test for the human form of mad cow disease is introduced. The National Blood Service fears there could be a drop of around 50% in the amount of blood in blood banks as people grow afraid about being subjected to the test. The test could be ready for use within a matter of months. more
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Low-Dose Epidural Anesthesia More Effective Than Current Standard Procedure
Conventional epidurals may expose pregnant women to an unnecessary risk of birth complications. Scientists have found that low-dose alternatives may be safer. more
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