The anti-epilepsy drug valproate should be avoided whenever possible in women who may become pregnant due to a high risk of malformations and developmental problems in babies who are exposed to the… …read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder that affects 5% to 10% of the female population of fertile age, often experience sexual dysfunction and low self-esteem, but a new study… …read more
A new study suggests that many women with dense breasts do not need additional imaging for breast cancer after a normal mammogram. …read more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), being female, and certain scores on the St. …read more
Cancer diagnosis in the year after a negative mammogram was only increased in women with dense breasts if they were also at high risk according to other factors. Medscape Medical News …read more
Subclinical maternal hypothyroidism in a high-risk pregnancy cohort is associated with certain characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in offspring. Medscape Medical News …read more
The two-drug combination is more expensive than codeine for reducing headaches in pregnant women, but is more effective and worth the cost, say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
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A topical antiseptic applied to nasal mucosa before spinal surgery resulted in a significant decrease in postoperative surgical-site infections, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women taking atypical antipsychotics were not at greater risk for complications, including gestational diabetes, preterm birth, or having infants with extremely high or low birth weight. Medscape Medical News …read more