New Study Shows Natural Immunity to COVID Has Enduring Strength
A new study compares antibodies from previously infected, unvaccinated people with those from double vaccinated individuals. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cost Not a Factor in RTx Type for Patients With Breast Cancer
Physicians are increasingly opting for hypofractionated radiotherapy despite lower reimbursements rates for the procedure. Medscape Medical News …read more
Virtual Exams for Routine Surveillance After Ovarian Cancer
Virtual visits may be a suitable alternative to the frequent in-person visits currently mandated for patients who are in remission from ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Estrogen Replacement May Reduce COVID-19 Death Risk
Women taking estrogen had less than half the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared with those not taking estrogen, even after adjustment for confounders. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Truth About Lockdowns: Refuting the ‘No Benefit’ Study
F. Perry Wilson highlights the problems with this media-hyped study about COVID lockdowns and mortality, starting with how “lockdown” was defined. Medscape …read more
Innovative ‘Chatbot’ Reduces Eating Disorder Risk
Engaging with a “chatbot,” an innovative computer program that simulates human conversation, helps prevent eating disorders in at-risk individuals. Medscape Medical News …read more
Appeals Court Backs Biden Admin on Abortion Referrals
Federally funded family planning clinics can continue to make abortion referrals for now, a federal court ruled Tuesday, in a setback for a dozen Republican attorneys general who have sued to restore a Trump-era ban on the practice. Associated Press …read more
Boost Now for COVID or Wait?
Drs Robert Glatter, Paul Offit, and Paul Sax discuss the current data about boosters for COVID-19. Medscape Emergency Medicine …read more
Proposed Insurance Policy Ignites Debate Over Transgender Care
Rule would require health plans to ensure their benefit designs and implementation don’t discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, age, sociodemographic factors, or other conditions. WebMD Health News …read more
Hep B Testing, Vaccine Seen Cost-Effective in Pregnant Women
Although vaccination is not routine during pregnancy, guidelines from ACOG state that at-risk women should be screened and vaccinated for hepatitis B during pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more