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Listeriosis during pregnancy can be fatal for the fetus, with a 29% rate of fetal loss or neonatal death. Pregnant individuals are advised to avoid high-risk foods for Listeria contamination and stay informed about Health Canada recalls. Recommendations include monitoring symptoms, obtaining blood cultures, and initiating treatment if necessary. Surveillance programs and updated policies aim to identify outbreaks earlier and manage cases effectively. [Extracted from the article]

2022 SEP 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in computer science. According to news reporting out of [...]

The article discusses a March 26, 2013 bill approved by North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple that bans abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detectable. Possible violations of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion until a fetus is viable outside the womb are highlighted. Responses from abortion-rights advocates are covered as well as views from anti-abortion groups who state the law is unlikely to be upheld.

A federal judge will not attempt to block a Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion. District Judge Sam Sparks previously ruled parts of the law unconstitutional, but a federal appeals court overturned his decision last month. Judge Sparks said Monday he has to follow the higher court's order, and it wants the law in place. The Center for Reproductive Rights says it will continue to pursue appeals to block the law requiring doctors to show women images of their sonograms, to play fetal heartbeats aloud and describe the features of a fetus at least 24 hours before an abortion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the legal career of United States Presidential candidate John Edwards. Influence on a case involving physician error in delivering a baby by not paying attention to the fetal heart monitor; Debate over the impact that the outcome of the case has had on child deliveries; Reputation of Edward as a lawyer; Discussion of Edwards methods as a lawyer; Support of the Edwards campaign by lawyers.