HCV Infections Among Infants Vastly Underreported
HCV infection among infants is vastly underreported, suggesting the need for routine testing in pregnant women, a new CDC study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormone replacement therapy may increase risk of hearing loss
A new, first-of-its-kind study investigates the link between hormone replacement therapy and hearing loss in menopausal and postmenopausal women. …read more
Twin Births: Vaginal Delivery Safer Than Caesarean
Neonatal morbidity and mortality were lower after planned vaginal birth if gestational ages were 32 weeks or more and the first twin had a cephalic presentation, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Causes of baldness, gray hair identified
Researchers have identified the mechanisms responsible for gray hair and baldness, a discovery that may lead to new therapies for the conditions. …read more
New ACP Guidelines on the Treatment of Osteoporosis
The American College of Physicians issues first new guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in almost 10 years. But not everyone agrees with all of their recommendations. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women Not Offered Full Range of Postpartum Contraception
Long-acting reversible contraception and sterilization immediately after childbirth are not always available for women who want them. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cutting-Edge Infertility Treatments
From ‘mini IVF’ to uterine transplantations, take a quick look at cutting-edge advances in fertility. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Women should continue cervical cancer screening as they approach age 65
Cervical cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects young women. Because of this, many older women fail to keep up with appropriate screening as they age. …read more
Low-dose aspirin may cut breast cancer risk by a fifth
Researchers have found that women who take low-dose aspirin at least three times per week may reduce their breast cancer risk by as much as 20 percent. …read more