Articles Tagged With: early
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Research Focuses on Risk of Preterm Birth in Subsequent Pregnancy
In new research, investigators analyzed the risk of preterm birth among women with a previous poor pregnancy outcome. The results indicated that women had a higher chance of delivering before 32 weeks if their previous infant was born small for its gestational age. Those with a previous neonatal death were three times as likely to have a preterm birth subsequently, data indicated.
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Gynecologic Cancers Detected Earlier Because of Affordable Care Act
The diagnosis of gynecologic cancers in young women is occurring at earlier stages because of implementation of the Affordable Care Act, according to results of a recent analysis.
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Blood Test for Pregnant Women May Predict Preterm Births
In pilot studies of pregnant women, data indicate that ribonucleic acid-based tests of maternal blood can predict delivery date and risk of early childbirth.
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Look for Early Warning Signs of Violence
A patient, family member, or visitor who may be becoming violent might exhibit physical signs, according to Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CHPA, director of security at South Miami (FL) Hospital, who developed a program titled “Healthcare Workplace Safety: Recognizing and Responding to Aggressive Behavior.”