Calls to Boycott US Meetings Over Travel Ban May Hurt, Not Help
Stronger international ties, not boycotts of US meetings or journals are needed in the face of travel ban, argues editorial. Medscape Medical News …read more
How and when to take a pregnancy test
Whether used at home or in a doctor’s office, find out what pregnancy tests are available, how to use them accurately, and what the results mean. …read more
How I Decide When to Perform a Pelvic Exam
For which women should a pelvic exam be considered? Dr Kaunitz gives his take on new USPSTF recommendations. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Maternal, Fetal Vitamin D Levels: No Effect on Child Bone Health
Vitamin D levels in the mother and baby at birth are not associated with bone outcomes in 6 year olds, casting doubt on the benefit of mothers taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more
Americans Are Having Less Sex These Days
People in the U.S. are having less sex today than they did generations ago, and a new study suggests that marriage may be part of the problem. Reuters Health Information …read more
The Best Treatments for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Dr Kovacs summarizes a review paper on options for treating a common syndrome of menopause. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Six of the best pregnancy blogs for parents-to-be
Pregnancy can be an exciting yet daunting time. Medical News Today take a look at six of the best pregnancy blogs that help inform parents what to expect. …read more
CDC Updates Zika Travel Advice for Pregnant Women
The CDC says pregnant women should not travel to any area where there is a risk for Zika, and it adds Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, and Solomon Islands to travel advisory list. Medscape Medical News …read more
Screening in Nulliparous Women Does Not Predict Preterm Birth
Two commonly used screening tests have low positive predictive value for preterm birth among nulliparous, low-risk women, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News …read more
Common screening tests unsuitable for predicting preterm births
A new study investigates the predictive accuracy of two common tests for preterm birth: ultrasound examination of the cervix and fetal fibronectin levels. …read more