Kits to self-test for human papillomavirus (HPV) mailed to underserved women helped to identify virtually all of those with high-risk HPV oncogenic types, in a proof-of-principle study. Medscape Medical News …read more
New research, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting, finds that heart attacks are no longer an ‘old man’s disease.’ …read more
Age, experience predict physicians’ comfort with transgender patients; clinicians and office staff should learn sensitive ways of communicating with this population, expert says. Medscape Medical News …read more
Simple ovarian cysts discovered on ultrasound are not associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer and do not need further follow-up imaging, say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
New research looking at the data of tens of thousands of women finds that screening for breast cancer has an important impact on survival. …read more
Clinicians tweet their disgust at a National Rifle Association (NRA) report and tweet that attacked an ACP article aimed at reducing gun violence. Medscape Medical News …read more
Some people use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to treat pain. This device works by sending electrical impulses through the skin. It may give people relief from the painful symptoms of arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other conditions. Learn more here. …read more
A systematic review discusses the efficacy of this approach to controlling endometriosis-related pain. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Women with a negative HPV test at age 55 can stop screening, but women using cytology testing should continue to age 75, authors say. Medscape Medical News …read more
Some physicians say it will and note that artificial intelligence has already bested doctors in several areas; others say machines can’t replace the empathy, courage, and responsibility of good care. Medscape Medical News …read more