Two New Contraceptive Methods: More Choice or More Risk?
Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the benefits of one of these new methods and some concerns about the other. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to know about transvaginal ultrasounds
A transvaginal ultrasound is an imaging scan that doctors use to examine the inside of a person’s pelvic region. By inserting a scope into the vaginal canal, the doctor can identify certain health issues. Here, we look at the uses of transvaginal ultrasounds, how to prepare for this procedure, and what to expect. …read more
Mild Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk for Women and Their Children
Diagnosing gestational diabetes using new looser criteria is important because even ‘mild elevations in blood sugar during pregnancy have important implications for both the mother and the child.’ Medscape Medical News …read more
Long-term Data Support Less Surgery in Breast Cancer
Long-term findings continue to support the currently recommended practice of doing no axillary dissection in early breast cancer when patients have only one or more micrometastases in the sentinel nodes. Medscape Medical News …read more