Pregnancy | Lab tests | Tuberculosis | Pain | Blood pressure patch

Thursday, October 25, 2018   Induce Labor or Wait? 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 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? 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 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? 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)