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Thursday, October 25, 2018

 

Induce Labor or Wait?

A doctor listening to the heartbeat of a pregnant woman's baby.

Inducing labor after a healthy pregnancy is full term, rather than waiting, may not increase the risk of the baby having serious health problems. (From NIH News in Health)


Lab Test Information

Several empty blood collection tubes.

Your doctor may suggest a certain lab test. Look up what a lab test may be used for, and what the results may mean. (From NIH’s NLM)


What Is TB?

A man trying to suppress a cough.

Tuberculosis, or TB, usually affects the lungs. The disease is spread through the air when a person with TB coughs. (From NIH’s NIAID)


Managing Pain

Opioid pills spilling out of a medicine bottle.

Learn what to do if you’re prescribed an opioid. Plus, find out about other ways that can help you safely manage pain. (From NIH News in Health)


A Wearable Sensor for Blood Pressure?

A blood pressure patch stretched on a finger joint.

Researchers are developing a flexible patch to measure blood pressure. It can be worn on the skin above a blood vessel. (From NIH Research Matters)