Forget Free Tuition, Application Costs Are First Barrier
Tests, test prep fees, and interview costs may keep qualified students from even applying to medical school. But experts say there are ways to level the field. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about third trimester weight gain
A woman may gain weight during the third trimester of pregnancy. This is because the fetus is growing and the body is preparing for delivery. Learn more about third trimester weight gain here. …read more
Does One Ectopic Pregnancy Lead to Another?
And does a history of ectopic pregnancy affect outcomes of later intrauterine pregnancies? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How to treat pregnancy acne
Hormonal changes can cause pregnancy acne. We discuss the appearance of pregnancy acne, whether acne is an early sign of pregnancy, and whether it continues after pregnancy. …read more
Death Threats and Abuse: Doctors Brave the ‘Abortion Desert’
To safeguard their patients’ reproductive rights, physicians risk personal safety to fly to places where abortion access is severely limited. Medscape Medical News …read more
DA Allows Marketing of First Rapid Ebola Test
The FDA has allowed marketing of the first rapid diagnostic test (RDT) to identify Ebola virus antigens, or proteins, in certain body fluids from living and deceased individuals. FDA Approvals …read more
‘Women on Dialysis Want to Get Pregnant’; Rates Higher Than Thought
Women on dialysis are more likely to become pregnant than previously thought, but the rate of live births is low compared with the general population. Preconception counseling is advised. Medscape Medical News …read more
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