Annals of internal medicine
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Mothers with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face a host of challenges following childbirth. Limited information is available on these mothers' postpartum health needs and access to services. ⋯ Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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In January 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved a joint clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in the primary care setting. ⋯ This synopsis summarizes key features of the guideline in several key areas: the measurement of blood pressure, the definition of hypertension, target treatment goals, and nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment of essential and resistant hypertension.
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Opioid and psychotropic prescriptions are common during pregnancy. Little is known about coprescriptions of both medications in this setting. ⋯ None.
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Skilled, high-quality health providers and birth attendants are important for reducing maternal mortality. ⋯ None.