Daily Archives: January 10, 2020

Bill Seeks Specific Consent for Pelvic Exams Under Anesthesia

In 40 states, medical students, as part of their training, can do pelvic exams on unconscious patients without specific consent. The Wisconsin Hospital Association opposes the bill. Medscape Medical News …read more

Arousal Syndrome No Cause for Shame, Doctors Say

PGAD, in which a person feels repeatedly sexually aroused without provocation, has been considered an extremely rare and embarrassing condition, one that has been the punchline of jokes even by doctors. WebMD Health News …read more

Half of US Cancer Survivors Drink Alcohol

First-ever large study on the drinking habits of cancer survivors found that about one in three exceed moderate drinking levels and one in five are binge drinkers. Medscape Medical News …read more