Saturday, May 2, 2009

Medical News

Medical News

Cervical screening benefits women over age 50

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

The relative risk for developing cervical cancer after a third consecutive negative smear result is similar for both women aged 45 years and above and younger women, according to Dutch study results.

In utero valproate exposure lowers IQ in children

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

In utero exposure to valproate, but not other antiepileptic drugs, is associated with an increased risk for impaired cognitive function at 3 years of age, according to US researchers.

Children resuscitated at birth have increased risk for low IQ later in life

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

UK study results suggest that infants resuscitated at birth who appear healthy during the neonatal period have an increased risk for low intelligence quotient scores.

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