Cancer in Children Born Through IVF: Is the Risk Real?
The risk for cancer in children born after assisted reproduction is assessed in a large study. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why do women face higher heart disease risk after breast cancer?
New research confirms that women who have undergone breast cancer therapy are more at risk of cardiovascular disease, and it also shows why this may be. …read more
Mail-Order Medicine: Prescribe With Caution
A California physician surrendered his license after prescribing drugs with only the patient information from an online questionnaire, and there are still ‘unanswered questions’ about regulation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Osteoporosis Drugs May Help Oldest, Sickest Women Most
Osteoporosis drugs appear to help women older than 80 years with multiple morbidities and osteoporosis; very elderly women with high fracture risk but no osteoporosis may benefit less, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Rising, but Likely Unsafe
Although prenatal cannabis use was linked to risk of several poor perinatal and neonatal outcomes, the findings must be considered alongside the values brought to their interpretation, experts say. Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes a lump on the areola
A lump on the areola may have a variety of causes, including skin irritation and bacteria. Treatments depend on the cause. Learn more about the causes and treatments of a lump on the areola here. …read more
Guidance Highlights Dangers of Measles in Pregnancy
A revised consensus statement and a new practice advisory provide guidance for clinicians caring for pregnant and reproductive-aged women who are at high risk of developing measles. Medscape Medical News …read more
Kids’ Behavior Tied to Prenatal Exposure to Epilepsy Drugs
While almost a third of children exposed prenatally to valproate have clinically relevant problem behaviors at age 6 or 7 years, exposure to other drugs also increases the risk, new study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Telehealth Abortion Proves Safe in US Test, Researchers Say
A TelAbortion approach can safely help women obtain medical abortions in states where the procedure is legal but have few clinics that provide the service, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
Leuprorelin Depot Handling Errors Prompt EMA Review
Handling errors with leuprolide acetate depot formulations have reportedly led to problems such as leakages from the syringe or failure to deliver implants from the applicator, the EMA says. News Alerts …read more