Sunshine Act May Reduce Patient Trust in Physicians
Researchers see potential for ‘unintended consequences,’ including loss of trust in physicians, even those who do not have financial ties to drug and device makers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Low levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ may actually increase stroke risk
Recent findings suggest that women with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — or ‘bad cholesterol’ — have a heightened bleeding stroke risk. …read more
Housework Leads Some Proceduralist Moms to Rethink Specialty
Physician mothers are responsible for the bulk of domestic tasks, and this disparity leads many in procedural specialties to consider changing their career or specialty, a study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Blood Test Speeds Preeclampsia Diagnosis, Improves Outcomes
Placental growth factor blood test speeds diagnosis of preeclampsia. The National Health Service plans to make the test widely available across the UK. Medscape Medical News …read more
Five Staff Resign at Leading UK Transgender Youth Clinic
An investigation by the UK’s Times newspaper finds that five staff members at a London clinic for young people with gender dysphoria have resigned because of concerns over treatment. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA Modifies Alcohol Warning for Addyi, So-called ‘Female Viagra’
Women taking flibanserin, so-called ‘female Viagra,’ no longer have to completely avoid alcohol but should stop drinking at least 2 hours before taking the pill at bedtime or skip the evening dose. Medscape Medical News …read more
Signs and symptoms of MS in women
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the nerves and causes a wide range of symptoms, including vision problems and numbness. In this article, learn about the symptoms of MS in women. …read more
Dry nipples: Causes and treatment
The nipples are a sensitive area of the body. Many factors can cause nipple dryness, including chafing, eczema, and Paget’s disease of the breast. In this article, we look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dry nipples, as well as when to see a doctor. …read more
New Findings Elucidate Potentially Treatable aspects of ME/CFS
Circulatory defects and orthostatic intolerance are common and potentially treatable manifestations of the illness. Medscape Medical News …read more
Stress-Related Disorders Increase CVD Risk, Study Suggests
Stress-related disorders were linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially during the first year after diagnosis, new data showed. Medscape Medical News …read more