Early oxytocin augmentation can hasten delivery in nulliparous women with prolonged labor, although it does not affect the rate of cesarean section or instrumental delivery, findings from a randomized trial suggest. Reuters Health Information
New screening programs are identifying more HIV-positive individuals, but the number of healthcare service providers is dwindling. Medscape Medical News
A study showed no significant survival benefit based on membrane type in the overall population, but there was a significant survival benefit with use of high-flux membranes in patients with serum albumin levels of 4 g/dL or lower. Medscape Medical News