Medicare inpatients whose hospitalists relied more on specialist consultation had longer stays, greater costs, and higher subsequent specialist consultation but not better outcomes, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
How do MTHFR genotypes affect blood folate levels and the risk for birth defects? Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
The FDA approved meloxicam injection (Anjeso, Baudax Bio) for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, either by itself or with other NSAID analgesics. FDA Approvals …read more
Updated guidance for osteoporosis now includes a recommendation for the use of romosozumab, but only in severe osteoporosis and not in women with a history of myocardial infarction or stroke. Medscape Medical News …read more
Preliminary estimates show influenza vaccine effectiveness for 2019-2020 was 55% in children and 45% overall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women with a history of gestational diabetes who breastfed for 2 years or longer had a 27% lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Despite evidence showing that some STIs are occurring at an all-time high, a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows American adults are unaware of STIs’ prevalence and management. Medscape Medical News …read more
A patient with breast cancer at risk of infertility from adjuvant chemotherapy has given birth 5 years after having immature oocytes removed, matured in the laboratory, and then frozen. Medscape Medical News …read more
Twirla is a levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol transdermal contraceptive option for women with a BMI FDA Approvals …read more
The first randomized trial evidence of a link between AFib and alcohol. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more