On the basis of as yet unpublished data, Fauci said remdesivir is new ‘standard of care.’ Newly published data are less conclusive; one experts says differences are ‘puzzling’ without full details available. Medscape Medical News …read more
These are the most important oncology stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News …read more
The PPE worn during COVID-19 is a double-edged sword — it helps fight transmission of the virus, but can also harm the skin of the healthcare providers who must wear it for prolonged periods of time. Medscape Medical News …read more
A cardiologist who challenged a 2014 expansion of maintenance of certification (MOC) rules is starting a broad-based advocacy group, United Physicians. Its leaders will be unpaid volunteers. News Alerts …read more
Hypertensive disorders in women during pregnancy, especially preeclampsia, are linked to a significantly increased risk for mental health disorders in children, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
There has been a massive decline in outpatient office visits as patients have stayed home — likely deferring needed care — because of COVID-19, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Eric Topol about the need for better testing, contact tracing, and surveillance, and where we should be spending more of our efforts. WebMD …read more
A novel antibody-drug conjugate is now available for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. FDA Approvals …read more
Exposure during pregnancy to PFAS, combined with a low cholesterol level, is linked to a heightened risk of abdominal and whole-body obesity in granddaughters, according to a new analysis. Medscape Medical News …read more
The approval is for the oral therapy tucatinib (Tukysa, Seattle Genetics) for the treatment of advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. FDA Approvals …read more