Women now drinking almost as much as men
With gender roles becoming increasingly equal, women are catching up with men in term of alcohol intake and its harmful effects, a new analysis finds. …read more
Screening Mammograms May Overdiagnose Breast Cancer
Dr Kaunitz reviews a new study evaluating the effectiveness of screening mammography and explains how he advises patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Stroke risk higher for younger than older pregnant women
When it comes to stroke risk during pregnancy, a new study suggests younger expectant mothers are at greater risk than older women. …read more
Less Cervical Cancer Screening in HPV-Vaccinated Population?
Cervical cancer screening guidelines may need to be updated in light of an HPV-vaccinated population with a lifetime cancer risk already reduced by 85%. Medscape Medical News …read more
Onion compound suppresses ovarian cancer cell proliferation
The list of onions’ health benefits has a new addition, after researchers have discovered that an onion compound has anti-ovarian cancer effects. …read more
First Spindle Nuclear Transfer Baby Has Low Mutant DNA Load
Details presented by the team responsible for the three-parent baby drew mixed reactions during a late-breaking session at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2016 Scientific Congress. Medscape Medical News …read more
Is There a Better Way to Diagnose Endometriosis?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews the research on using CA125 to aid the diagnosis of endometriosis. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Ob/Gyn Behind Birth of 3-Person-DNA Baby Plans More Procedures
In an exclusive interview with Medscape, Dr John Zhang says he plans to perform spindle nuclear transfer in other women who want to prevent passing mitochondrial disease to their babies. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Positive pivotal Phase 3 data announced demonstrating investigational Elagolix reduced endometriosis-associated pain
AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company in cooperation with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. …read more
STDs at Record High as Treatment Programs Wane, CDC Warns
Budget cuts at the state and local levels have reduced the number of STD clinics for testing and treatment. Medscape Medical News …read more