What causes a lump on the areola
A lump on the areola may have a variety of causes, including skin irritation and bacteria. Treatments depend on the cause. Learn more about the causes and treatments of a lump on the areola here. …read more
Guidance Highlights Dangers of Measles in Pregnancy
A revised consensus statement and a new practice advisory provide guidance for clinicians caring for pregnant and reproductive-aged women who are at high risk of developing measles. Medscape Medical News …read more
Kids’ Behavior Tied to Prenatal Exposure to Epilepsy Drugs
While almost a third of children exposed prenatally to valproate have clinically relevant problem behaviors at age 6 or 7 years, exposure to other drugs also increases the risk, new study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Telehealth Abortion Proves Safe in US Test, Researchers Say
A TelAbortion approach can safely help women obtain medical abortions in states where the procedure is legal but have few clinics that provide the service, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
Leuprorelin Depot Handling Errors Prompt EMA Review
Handling errors with leuprolide acetate depot formulations have reportedly led to problems such as leakages from the syringe or failure to deliver implants from the applicator, the EMA says. News Alerts …read more
How Safe Is HRT After Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy?
A new analysis pulls together data from case-control studies to answer this question. Medscape Oncology …read more
Hashtag Medicine: Abstract Tweeted at ASCO Ignites Debate
A tweet about how male and female presenters are introduced differently at ASCO meetings was divisive. Medscape Medical News …read more
Artificial light during sleep puts women at risk of obesity
Researchers found that women who slept with lights or a television on in the room were at greater risk of weight gain and obesity during a 6-year study. …read more
Women are better than men at remembering words and faces
A new meta-analysis of over 600 studies has found that women are better than men at recalling certain types of memories, such as verbal information. …read more
Mortality May Increase as Red Meat Consumptions Rises
Data from large prospective cohorts suggest that increased red meat consumption was tied to higher mortality, whereas replacing red meat with healthier alternatives may lower risk for death. Medscape Medical News …read more