Knowns and Unknowns About SSRI Use During Pregnancy in 2022
The last 15-20 years have brought enormous attention to the relevant clinical issues in regard to prescribing antidepressants during pregnancy. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Lack of Awareness and the Normalization of Dysmenorrhea
Because many women assume that pain during menstruation is normal, dysmenorrhea is likely underdiagnosed and undertreated. Medscape Medical News …read more
MammoRisk: A Novel Tool for Assessing Breast Cancer Risk
A software tool based on machine learning may contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which could help decrease overall healthcare costs for society. Medscape Medical News …read more
More Questions Than Answers When Managing HIV and Menopause
Studies looking at HIV and menopause are few and far between, and some reach conflicting findings. Medscape Medical News …read more
Does Cilostazol Prevent Recurrent Stroke in Women?
Although dual antiplatelet therapy using cilostazol is associated with a lower risk of recurrent stroke in men, it has no significant benefit for women, a sub-analysis of CSPS.com results suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Jury Is Out on Universal Screening for Eating Disorders
There is insufficient evidence to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of universal screening for eating disorders in asymptomatic adolescents and adults. Medscape Medical News …read more
Relationship Violence Affects More Than a Quarter of Women
A World Health Organization study suggests that more than a quarter of women have experienced violence in a relationship at some point in their lives — even as teenagers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormone Therapy May Still Have Role in Osteoporosis Treatment
The physicians interviewed for this piece who prescribe HT for osteoporosis suggest that the benefits outweigh the downsides to its use for some of their patients. Medscape Medical News …read more
Washington State Prohibits Texas-Style Abortion Lawsuits
‘We know this bill is necessary because this is a perilous time for the ability of people to have the freedom of choice that they have enjoyed for decades,’ said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Associated Press …read more
Insurance Mandates Drive Genetic Testing and Sex Selection in IVF
Previous studies have shown associations between IVF insurance coverage and various IVF practice patterns, but trends in genetic testing according to state-mandated insurance have not been explored. Medscape Medical News …read more