How to tell if contractions are real
Braxton-Hicks contractions prepare the body for labor, but they are not real contractions. Real contractions are consistent and increasingly frequent. Learn more here. …read more
Breast changes during pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman may notice breast changes from as early as 1 week after conception. These changes can continue right up until the birth of the baby and beyond. However, breast changes vary from woman to woman, and not everyone will experience them. Learn more here. …read more
What to know about multifocal breast cancer
Multifocal breast cancer is where a person has more than one tumor in one area of their breast. In this article, we look at the causes, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis for multifocal breast cancer. …read more
Breast cancer: How fast does it spread?
In the early stages of breast cancer, it may not spread at all. It is difficult to know how fast invasive breast cancer can spread in 1 year, as it depends on the cancer’s stage, grade, and other factors. In this article, we discuss the growth and progression of breast cancer. …read more
Menopause: Mindfulness may reduce symptoms
A new study concludes that mindfulness might help menopausal women who struggle with symptoms that can include irritability, depression, and anxiety. …read more
What happens when breast cancer metastasizes in the lungs?
Metastatic, or stage 4, breast cancer in the lungs is when breast cancer cells are growing in the lungs. In this article, we look at what happens when breast cancer metastasizes in the lungs, including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and prognosis. …read more
Receipt of Primary Care Improves Experience, Quality of Care
Receipt of primary care correlates with more high-value outpatient care and better healthcare experience among adult patients, new data showed. Medscape Medical News …read more
Call the Midwife! (If the Doctor Doesn’t Object)
Lack of knowledge about midwifery care as well as restrictive laws and policies remain obstacles to the broader involvement of nurse midwives in obstetric care, who attend fewer than 9% of births in the US. Kaiser Health News …read more
Diagnosing PE During Pregnancy: A Noteworthy Approach
Dr Amal Mattu reviews a paper that provides an evidence-based approach to ruling out PE in pregnant women. Medscape Emergency Medicine …read more
Could This Be Behind the Early Puberty Trend in Girls?
New research highlights a link between chemicals in common personal care products and early puberty in girls Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more