FDA OKs Eluxadoline and Rifaximin for IBS With Diarrhea
The drugs from two separate companies relieve pain and improve stool consistency for patients with IBS along with diarrhea. FDA Approvals …read more
Commentary: Growing Body of Research Shows Fetuses Can Feel Pain
Anita L. Showalter, DO, argues that recent research supports the reasoning behind a House bill banning abortion after 20 weeks. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Report IDs insurance barriers to breastfeeding services
Dr. Holly S. Puritz, an ob.gyn. in Norfolk, Va., wasn’t surprised by the findings of a recent report that claims insurers are failing to cover breastfeeding services as required by the Affordable… …read more
Commentary: No Evidence to Show Fetal Pain in Second Trimester
ACOG President Mark S. DeFrancesco argues that a recently passed House bill banning abortion after 20 weeks isn’t based on sound science. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of endometrial cancer
A new study suggests that women who strictly follow a Mediterranean diet could reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by more than half. …read more
Newer contraceptives come with higher clotting risks, analysis finds
A new study published in The BMJ finds that modern oral contraceptives are associated with an increased risk of serious blood clots. …read more
Delayed cord clamping linked to better neurodevelopmental outcomes
Delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord at least 3 minutes after birth appears to improve social and fine motor skills in children at age 4 years, a follow-up study showed. No differences in IQ… …read more
Breastfeeding protects against environmental pollution
A piece of research by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country analyses the effects of PM2. …read more
Gynecologic Cancers: New Regimens, Predictive Biomarkers
Dr Maurie Markman highlights a number of provocative trials assessing new treatment approaches to gynecologic cancer that will be presented at the 2015 ASCO annual meeting. Medscape Oncology …read more
Tdap Vaccination During Pregnancy Remains Low
Just more than half of women reported Tdap vaccination before, during, or after pregnancy, which falls far short of current recommendations for vaccination during pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more