Estrogen regulates the brain’s fear response, protecting against PTSD
A new study examines how the sex hormone estrogen affects gene regulation in the brain, affecting the formation of fear memories and PTSD. …read more
New Consensus on Hormonal Management in Women With Stroke
A multidisciplinary expert panel provides evidence-based recommendations on the lifelong management of pregnancy, contraception, and hormone replacement in women with previous stroke. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mammography and Overdiagnosis: How to Explain to Patients?
The debate on screening mammography continues with a discussion on overtreatment and informed decision-making. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to Tell Patients About Breast Cancer Screening
How common is breast cancer overdiagnosis and how real are the benefits of screening? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Does Screening Mammography Lead to Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis?
Dr Laurie Margolies moderates a debate on screening mammography. Does it lead to overdiagnosis of breast cancer? When is screening best done, and how should we inform patients? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Uterine Artery Embolization — Good Alternative to Hysterectomy?
Dr Kovacs provides perspective on the long-term effects of hysterectomy vs uterine artery embolization in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Brain mapping premature babies can help to predict childhood disability
New research suggests that early brain mapping of white matter injury may help to predict later disability in prematurely born infants. …read more
US Abortion Rate at Record Low, but Hurdles Remain
A Guttmacher Institute report says improved contraceptive use and fewer unintended pregnancies, but possibly also more restrictions, have likely contributed to the falling abortion rate. Medscape Medical News …read more
Some Benefits of Sunlight May Be Independent of Vitamin D
Dr JoAnn Manson describes an intriguing study of how sunlight exposure may boost immune function through pathways that are independent of vitamin D. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why Aren’t More Hospitals ‘Baby Friendly’?
In the 20 years since the introduction of the breast feeding initiative known as Baby Friendly, only 13% of maternity hospitals in the United States have received the designation. We explore why. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more