While hypertension has been associated with adverse maternal and fetal effects, it was unclear whether lesser elevations in blood pressure also are linked to the same. Medscape Medical News …read more
Motivational interviewing, a counseling method used by physicians, offers a way to counter COVID-19 misinformation. Undark …read more
The CDC has identified 11 meningococcal isolates with evidence of resistance to penicillin and ciprofloxacin, according to a Health Alert Network health advisory. Medscape Medical News …read more
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News …read more
Plant-based diets, primarily comprised of healthy foods, including wholefoods, fruit and vegetables, eaten pre-pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
The lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders in US women is 40%, about twice that of men. Experts say anxiety can be a manifestation of underlying issues including PTSD, sexual harassment, and assault. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hospitals across the United States currently have access to the remdesivir they need to treat patients. But it’s unclear when the next shipment is coming. Medscape Medical News …read more
A cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone has become the first drug shown to be able to save lives among COVID-19 patients in what scientists said is a ‘major breakthrough’ in the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters Health Information …read more
The agency rescinded its controversial authorization allowing use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat people with COVID-19. News Alerts …read more
Pregnant Native American women were singled out for COVID-19 testing on the basis of their race and ZIP code, clinicians say. While awaiting results, some mothers were separated from their newborns. ProPublica …read more