Pregnancy rates higher for women who have had tonsils, appendix removed
A new study suggests women who underwent surgical removal of the appendix or tonsils when younger are more likely to become pregnant. …read more
Zika virus RNA detected in serum beyond previously estimated time frame
Zika virus RNA was detected in the serum of five pregnant women beyond previously estimated time frames, according to a new case series study. “This report adds to the existing evidence that Zika… …read more
Decision Support in Medicine: Zika Virus
1. What is the best treatment? No specific therapies or vaccines currently exist. Treatment is supportive. For mild disease, symptoms can be alleviated with analgesics and… …read more
Longevity Linked to Late Menarche, Late Menopause
The odds of living to 90 years were 13% higher in women with more than 40 reproductive years compared with fewer than 33. The number of women hitting 90 is expected to quadruple by 2050. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDC warns pregnant women to avoid Miami neighborhood due to Zika risk
Health officials in Florida have identified 10 new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infections in the neighborhood just north of downtown Miami where four other cases were reported… …read more
Ten New Local Zika Cases in Florida Prompt Travel Warning
Florida Governor Rick Scott said the travel advisory will caution against visiting a 1-square-mile area north of downtown Miami that is experiencing mosquito-borne virus transmission. News Alerts …read more
What are the Benefits of a Sitz Bath?
Learn all about the uses and benefits of a sitz bath. This form of bathing could help with hemorrhoids, Bartholin’s cysts, and other perianal issues. …read more
ACMG Updates Statement on Noninvasive Prenatal Screening
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has updated its position statement on noninvasive prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidy. Medscape Medical News …read more