Gestational Diabetes Rose Slightly in United States
Gestational diabetes prevalence has risen slightly, whereas pre-existing diabetes among women prior to pregnancy has remained stable. Medscape Medical News …read more
Medicare Plans to Phase in Changes for Office-Visit Payments
CMS delays the start of a controversial E&M payment change but remains committed to collapsing what’s now a five-level coding system. Medscape Medical News …read more
Worse Survival With Minimal Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer
For patients with early cervical cancer who undergo minimally invasive radical hysterectomy, disease-free and overall survival are worse than for patients who undergo open surgery, according to two new studies. Medscape Medical News …read more
Four Steps to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Postpartum Care
Four actions could help all hospitals that provide obstetric care reduce mortality, and healthcare providers must advocate for better policies on postpartum care, the authors of two perspective articles write. Medscape Medical News …read more
Voters Divided on Healthcare Priorities as Midterms Near
Study of polls finds that no single issue dominates this election, but 40% of likely voters say healthcare is an extremely important issue in their thinking on voting for a congressional candidate. Medscape Medical News …read more
Fertility drugs for women: What to know
Fertility issues are common, and there are many ways to treat them. In this article, learn about fertility drugs for women and the possible side effects. …read more
Unexplained Infertility: Is IUI Effective?
Compared with expectant management, does IUI with ovarian stimulation offer a better chance of pregnancy? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Shorter Interpregnancy Interval Risks Vary by Maternal Age
An interval of fewer than 12 months between pregnancies raised maternal risk for older women and fetal/infant risks for younger women, a study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ask Your Patients About Guns, ACP Says
Four new position statements from the American College of Physicians address ways to stem firearm violence in the United States. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about HPV and fertility
The human papillomavirus (HPV) can negatively affect fertility in both men and women. In this article, learn about the possible risks and how to improve the outcome. …read more