Prenatal diet in line with USDA guidelines promotes healthy birthweights

Expectant mothers who maintain a diet that meets USDA dietary guidelines during pregnancy may be more likely to have infants with healthy birthweights, steadier growth patterns, and potentially a reduced risk of obesity later in childhood, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

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PVI Add-Ons Provide Better Control of Persistent AF

Atrial fibrillation improved when linear ablation and ethanol infusion were added to pulmonary vein isolation in a randomized multicenter trial, but not all experts are convinced. Medscape Medical News

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Residency to Reality: The Job Outlook for New Docs

What does the employment market hold for new physician recruits? From alternative scheduling arrangements to improved work-life balance, the outlook for doctors is positive. Medscape Medical News

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Men Who Heavily Drink Carry Higher Risk for Late AMD

Consuming up to three alcoholic drinks per week was associated with a decreased risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration among men, but heavy drinking carried a slightly higher positive association. Medscape Medical News

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Anxiety and Vomiting in Kids Undergoing Sedation in the ED

A study found no significant association between preprocedural anxiety and the incidence of vomiting among children undergoing ketamine sedation in the ED, despite higher anxiety in those who vomited. Medscape Medical News

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AI Tool Identifies Undiagnosed Early-Stage MASLD

Using an AI-driven algorithm could potentially address the limitations of traditional diagnostic methods by analyzing trends in electronic health records. Medscape Medical News

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