Opioid Prescribing Practices of Ob/Gyns
Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on new studies that look at opioid prescribing in obstetrics and gynecology. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
New Treatments vs Screening in Reducing Breast Cancer Deaths
Improvements in breast cancer screening and novel treatments have contributed to breast cancer mortality reductions in recent years, although the impact varies by disease subtype, say US scientists. Medscape Medical News …read more
Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure and Language Delay in Girls
Exposure to acetaminophen in utero was more likely to be associated with language delay in girls than in boys. Medscape Medical News …read more
US Infant, Child Mortality Higher Than Other Wealthy Nations
The mortality rate remained dramatically higher for infants and youths aged 1 to 19 years in the United States compared with 19 other countries. Medscape Medical News …read more
Seasonal depression: Women more affected than men
When it comes to symptoms of seasonal depression, a new study finds that women are more vulnerable than men, particularly in the winter months. …read more
Oophorectomy: Everything you need to know
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of a woman’s ovaries. Learn more about what to expect during the procedure and recovery. …read more
All you need to know about receding hairline
A look at receding hairlines, a condition that can affect both men and women, where the line of the hair changes. Included is detail on treatments. …read more
How do you clean out smegma?
In this article, we examine smegma and the best ways for both males and females to remove it. We also take a look at some genital hygiene tips. …read more
Just two sausages per week may raise breast cancer risk
Researchers suggest that eating just 9 grams of processed meats per day, or two sausages per week, could increase women’s risk of breast cancer. …read more
Texas Maternal Mortality Nearly Doubled During Past Decade
Though a real increase has clearly occurred, data collection is so poor that it’s impossible to know how much increase is real and how much is overreporting, researchers say. Medscape Medical News …read more