VBAC: Know the pros and cons

VBAC: Know the pros and cons Wonder if you’re a good candidate for VBAC? If the benefits of VBAC outweigh the risks? The answer might be up to you. Here’s help weighing the pros and cons. By Mayo Clinic Staff Many people who have given birth by C-section in an earlier pregnancy can try to … Read more

What healthcare leaders want Trump and DOGE to know about data policy

LAS VEGAS – This past week at HIMSS25, a panel of healthcare interoperability leaders convened for an ad hoc discussion about the ongoing evolution of FHIR API-based data exchange: How it can be advanced, how it can be expanded across the payers-provider-pharmacy-patient ecosystem, how certification should evolve and what the role of policymakers, agencies such … Read more

Can rural hospitals face cybersecurity risks alone?

How and when will rural hospitals get the tools and resources they need to mitigate cyber threats is an unknown. But to increase awareness about the causes of rural hospital vulnerability and drive more collaboration to enhance their cybersecurity resilience, Microsoft said it envisions immediate and sustained commitment through a public-private partnership.  “We can take … Read more

Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months

Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months Infant development milestones for a 10- to 12-month-old include crawling and improved hand-eye coordination. By Mayo Clinic Staff Babies this age are often on the move. They like nothing more than to drop a spoon from the highchair over and over again. If you aren’t saying “No!” … Read more

Infant development: Birth to 3 months

Infant development: Birth to 3 months Infant development begins at birth. Consider major infant development milestones from birth to 3 months — and know what to do when something’s not right. By Mayo Clinic Staff A lot happens during your baby’s first three months. Most babies reach certain milestones at similar ages, but infants take … Read more