Gynecologic Oncologist Faces Criminal Charges for Sexual Assault
A lawsuit has been filed against a UCLA gynecologic oncologist who is also facing criminal charges for sexual assault. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oncologist Acts as In-Flight Medic, Gets Extraordinary Response
A frequent flyer has taken care of ill passengers repeatedly on flights, but this time it had an unusual ending. Medscape Medical News …read more
Expected Shortage of TB Tests Prompts New CDC Recommendations
The CDC has issued new skin testing recommendations in response to the anticipated nationwide shortage of the Aplisol tuberculin skin test. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Perils of Dismissing Depression as Just the ‘Baby Blues’
If you have reproductive-aged women in your practice, you’ve probably encountered perinatal depression–a common, treatable, and often serious condition. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A Novel Drug for Severe Postpartum Depression: Who Might Benefit?
An expert in perinatal psychopharmacology describes how this novel drug works in the management of postpartum depression, and the challenges posed by its safety requirements. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Cancer in Children Born Through IVF: Is the Risk Real?
The risk for cancer in children born after assisted reproduction is assessed in a large study. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why do women face higher heart disease risk after breast cancer?
New research confirms that women who have undergone breast cancer therapy are more at risk of cardiovascular disease, and it also shows why this may be. …read more
Mail-Order Medicine: Prescribe With Caution
A California physician surrendered his license after prescribing drugs with only the patient information from an online questionnaire, and there are still ‘unanswered questions’ about regulation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Osteoporosis Drugs May Help Oldest, Sickest Women Most
Osteoporosis drugs appear to help women older than 80 years with multiple morbidities and osteoporosis; very elderly women with high fracture risk but no osteoporosis may benefit less, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Rising, but Likely Unsafe
Although prenatal cannabis use was linked to risk of several poor perinatal and neonatal outcomes, the findings must be considered alongside the values brought to their interpretation, experts say. Medscape Medical News …read more