Another COVID Surge is Here, but It May Be Less Severe
This new surge is not expected to be as severe as previous waves, but that all could change, experts from Johns Hopkins University said. WebMD Health News …read more
Stimulating Inadequate Neonatal Respiration at Birth
Every frontline pediatrician has sweated through those minutes that seemed like hours in the delivery room when some little rascal has decided that breathing isn’t a priority. Medscape Pediatrics …read more
What Are Common Misconceptions About Nurses?
Nurses nationwide recently expressed outrage after Bravo talk show host Andy Cohen commented about the attractiveness of a nurse-actress on his show. Do you confront misconceptions about your role? Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Eisai Provides Lenvatinib (Lenvima) Dose Reductions at No Cost
The company recently expanded its dose exchange program to include all the reductions in lenvatinib dose that are indicated in the treatment of endometrial cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Most Americans Want Federal Law for Legal Abortion, Poll Shows
The poll, which included more than 2000 adults, was conducted between May 4-8 following the leak of a draft opinion that shows the Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. WebMD Health News …read more
Journal Retracts Cesarean Delivery Paper With ‘Impossible’ Data
The study purported to involve nearly 1300 women – making it the largest analysis of women receiving steroids for the indication in the trial. Retraction Watch …read more
US Docs at Double the Risk of Postpartum Depression
In a new survey, 25% of new mothers who are doctors reported postpartum depression, although most were happy with their breastfeeding status. Medscape Medical News …read more
Motherhood Deferred: US Median Age for Giving Birth Hits 30
As an older parent celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, Jacobs feels she has more resources for her son, 9, than she would have had in her 20s. Associated Press …read more
Tenn. Governor Signs Bill Regulating Medication Abortions
A medical clinician will be required to be physically present when abortion pills are administered to a patient even though federal regulations now allow mail delivery nationwide. Associated Press …read more
Three-Parent IVF Now Legal in Two Countries
To prevent babies from inheriting rare, potentially fatal diseases, a variation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) uses genetic material from three people. WebMD Health News …read more