Kristin Espeland Gourlay, RINPR

Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care

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One part of the federal health law gave hospitals financial incentives to improve patient care. Some invested big to make those changes and are worried about what losing that support would mean.

驴Gas de la risa para los dolores del parto?

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Desde mediados del 1800, el gas de la risa se ha usado para aliviar el dolor, pero usualmente se lo asocia con la visita al dentista. Ahora, una peque帽a banda de parteras est谩 ayudando a reflotar su uso en los Estados Unidos.

Laughing Gas For Labor Pain? It’s Poised For A Comeback

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Nitrous oxide for laboring women was popular in the U.S. until the mid-20th century when it went out of favor when birth became more medicalized. Now, midwives are putting it back on the “menu” of pain relief options for childbirth.

Tiny Opioid Patients Need Help Easing Into Life

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More babies are being born dependent on opioids. The good news is they can safely be weaned from the drug. But there’s little research on which medical treatment is best, or its long-term effects.