Daily Archives: March 15, 2019

Residency Match Day Is Largest in History

A record 38,376 US and international applicants submitted program choices for 35,185 positions; 80% of applicants matched to PGY-1 positions, and 95% of PGY-1 positions were filled. Medscape Medical News …read more

Is the shot or the pill better for birth control?

People can take the pill or have shots to prevent pregnancy, but which type of birth control is better? In this article, we discuss the effectiveness, side effects, and costs of the shot and pills for birth control. …read more

Perinatal Death Tripled in Home Compared With Hospital Births

New Israeli study confirms prior evidence that giving birth outside of hospital increases the risks of a range of poor outcomes for baby, including perinatal mortality. Medscape Medical News …read more