Abaloparatide Shows No Effect on CV Risk in Postmenopausal Women
The osteoporosis treatment did not increase cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women in a post hoc analysis of two trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
How Not to Miss Something
As doctors, we’ve gotten proficient at being triage nurses, examining each appointment request, and sorting who should be seen in person and who could be cared for virtually. Medscape Dermatology …read more
‘Worldwide Prevalence’ of OCD Higher in Women vs Men
Although men and women both experience OCD, the condition is more common in women, a large, worldwide meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pharma Execs Give Congress ‘Honest Assessment’ on COVID Vaccines
Pharma executives called for efforts to build public trust in vaccines to help fight COVID-19. A Merck executive who once led the CDC cautioned against excess optimism on vaccine delivery dates. Medscape Medical News …read more
22 States and DC Sue HHS for Overturning Some ACA Protections
The suit seeks to block an HHS rule they say condones discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women seeking abortions, and others. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Knowledge Is Power’: Knowing BRCA1/2 Status Tied to Survival
Knowing BRCA1/2 mutation status before developing breast cancer was tied to improved survival in Ashkenazi Jewish women in Israel. Medscape Medical News …read more
Fauci to Medscape: ‘We’re Gonna Get Through It’
In a discussion with Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese, Anthony Fauci describes how we’ll make it through the pandemic as a country and scientific community. Medscape …read more
RBG’s Cancer Returns; She’s Still Working
In a statement from the Supreme Court, the 87-year-old senior member of the court’s four-member liberal wing says she is able to do her job ”full steam.” WebMD Health News …read more
Expert Clarifies Guidance on Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The symptomatic treatment of early postmenarcheal girls at risk of PCOS is recommended to manage menstrual abnormality, hirsutism, acne, or obesity. Medscape Medical News …read more
Older Adults Often Underestimate Ability to Prevent Falls
A nurse-managed fall prevention program was only modestly successful at preventing serious fall injuries but identified important areas for improvement, researchers found. Medscape Medical News …read more