Episodes of urinary urgency were slightly lower after onabotulinumtoxinA injections, but the treatment led to more urinary tract infections and self-catheterizations in a randomized controlled trial. Medscape Medical News …read more
Researchers have known for years that African-American women die of breast cancer at higher rates than white women. Now a new study finds that the rates vary from city to city and the disparity is getting worse, not better. WebMD Health News …read more
A new study has found that factors such as vaccine bundling, strong recommendations, and reducing missed vaccination opportunities may lead to HPV vaccination rates that beat the national average. Medscape Medical News …read more
In a study appearing in JAMA, Cindy L. Amundsen, M.D., of Duke University, Durham, N.C. …read more
This is a first step towards risk based screening, say researchers. Extending the cervical cancer screening interval beyond five years for women aged 40 and older who test negative for human… …read more
Mitochondrial manipulation technology allowed a woman to give birth to a baby born without her mitochondrial disease. Here’s what you need to know about this medical breakthrough. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
The final data from the POEM study indicate no cases of congenital anomalies associated with the antithyroid drug methimazole were seen when it was discontinued before 6 weeks’ gestation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Kaunitz suggests an honest self-assessment of our experience level when planning for surgical care of our patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that is persistent can cause high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and that can lead to invasive cervical cancer. …read more
Men who’ve possibly been exposed to the virus without developing symptoms should wait much longer than previously advised to attempt pregnancy with a partner or have condomless sex. News Alerts …read more