New mothers with MS are less likely to have a relapse within 6 months of delivery if they breastfeed their babies exclusively for at least 2 months, according to the findings of a prospective study… …read more
A new study points to clues indicating underlying diagnoses in pregnant women presenting with severe headache. Medscape Medical News …read more
Parents go to great lengths to ensure the health and well-being of their developing offspring. The favor, however, may not always be returned. …read more
A collaboration between biologists and engineers at Monash University has led to the development of a new non-invasive image processing technique to visualize embryo formationA collaboration… …read more
However, the pain associated with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes goes away once patients stop taking the medicine, according to the agency. News Alerts …read more
Concerns about fertility can influence adherence to endocrine therapy in young women with breast cancer, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Peter Kovacs says that a new analysis of factors associated with nonuse of contraception can be used to identify women at risk for unplanned pregnancy. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A large cohort study demonstrated that Oncotype DX testing was associated with less frequent chemotherapy use in high-risk patients, but more frequent use in low-risk women. Medscape Medical News …read more
About 10 percent of mothers experienced chronic, persistent depressive symptoms two years after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,800 people, displacing hundreds of… …read more
Long-term follow-up study shows benefits lasted for years after randomized trialFor years after it was administered, growth hormone continued to reduce the risk of fractures and helped maintain… …read more