Maternal use of combined estrogen/progestin oral contraception near or during pregnancy was significantly associated with an increased risk for non-lymphoid-type leukemia in offspring. Medscape Medical News …read more
A follow-up of healthy adolescents conceived through assisted reproductive technologies shows persistent premature vascular aging and progression to hypertension. Medscape Medical News …read more
Disaster aid organization urges clinicians to reach out to fragile patients, as hospitals and aid organizations prepare for what one governor says will be a ‘marathon, not a sprint.’ Medscape Medical News …read more
Researchers have found a previously unknown mechanism in the development of breast cancer, involving an enzyme that plays a key role in lactation. …read more
Breastfeeding women may worry about the effects that taking NyQuil to relieve cold and flu symptoms might have on the baby. Some products are safe to use but others may require caution depending on their ingredients, such as those containing alcohol. Learn more about the impact of using NyQuil while breastfeeding. …read more
For the first time, the American Medical Association has given the idea a full hearing. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Rheumatoid arthritis causes many symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness. In women, symptoms often start to appear between the ages of 30 and 50. Hormonal factors and other conditions, such as endometriosis, can increase the risk of the disease. Learn more about the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in women here. …read more
Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the benefits of one of these new methods and some concerns about the other. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
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
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