CDC Finds First Cluster of Highly Resistant Gonorrhea in US
The cases showed high-level resistance to azithromycin and reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone, a ‘troubling’ sign, one official said. Medscape Medical News …read more
What the Nurses’ Health Study Taught Us About Women’s Health
A compendium of evidence from the two Nurses’ Health Studies has changed public health in untold ways, Dr. JoAnn Manson says. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
LARC versus SARC: Major study demonstrates clear benefits of long-acting reversible contraception compared to short-acting reversible contraception
Benefits of increased voluntary uptake of LARC may extend to wider populations than previously thought, according to a major study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. …read more
Emergency Contraceptives Affected by Other Medications, UK Warns
The UK’s version of the FDA is warning that emergency contraceptives may not work properly when combined with certain other common medications. News Alerts …read more
Best Way to Prevent Adhesion Formation After Hysteroscopy?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews the available evidence on prevention of postoperative intrauterine adhesions. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Prenatal Ultrasound Tied to Autism Severity in At-Risk Kids
First-trimester diagnostic ultrasound has been linked to greater autism symptom severity, particularly in genetically vulnerable boys. Medscape Medical News …read more
Decision Support in Medicine: Asthma in pregnancy
1. What every physician needs to know Asthma is one of the most common potentially serious medical problems that occur during pregnancy, with an estimated prevalence of 3% to 12% of all… …read more
Abaloparatide benefits a wide range of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
A recent analysis of results from a randomized controlled clinical trial indicates that abaloparatide-SC, a novel therapy for osteoporosis, provides consistent protection against bone fractures in… …read more
Stretch Mark Removal: Treatments and Home Remedies
Stretch marks are a common problem affecting men and women of nearly all ages and skin types. Learn about the treatments and home remedies for them here. …read more
Obstetric VTE safety recommendations stress routine risk assessment
Routine thromboembolism risk assessment and use of both pharmacologic and mechanical thromboprophylaxis is an important part of obstetrics care, according to new recommendations from the National… …read more