What can cause pain in the perineum?
There are many possible causes of pain in the perineum, which can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Here, we discuss possible causes and treatments that can help. …read more
A Hospice Nurse Started Chemo. Then Her Employer Fired Her.
Earlier this year, a hospice nurse was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and took time off for treatment. Three months later, the hospice fired the nurse, saying she could be rehired ‘if and when’ she gets better. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dieting Doesn’t Have to Be Drastic to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Study suggests a “window of opportunity” in the first few years after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes during which modest weight loss, without need for extreme calorie restriction, can lead to remission. Medscape Medical News …read more
Secondary Fracture Guidelines Urge Action to Stem Treatment Gap
Older patients who suffer a hip or vertebral fracture are failing to begin treatment for osteoporosis to prevent a secondary break. The reasons are multiple; new guidance seeks to address the issues. Medscape Medical News …read more