Rates of Self-Harm Soar, Especially Among Girls, Young Women
Rates of nonsuicidal self-harm have tripled since 2000, especially among adolescent girls and young women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Attractiveness May Help Applicants Land Residency Interviews
Researchers tested whether facial features and weight play a part in who makes the interviewing cut for radiology residency slots at five major academic centers. Medscape Medical News …read more
US Cancer Survivor Tally to Balloon, Even as Incidence Is Flat
A new report from ACS estimates that 22.1 million Americans will be cancer ‘survivors’ in 2030 — up from 16.9 million today — even though incidence rates are stable in women and declining in men. Medscape Medical News …read more
Terrifying Complications in 20 Year Olds With Type 2 Diabetes
“I think we need to recognize that…in these younger kids we probably need even more aggressive management than many adults with type 2 diabetes,” says the lead author of the TODAY-2 study. Medscape Medical News …read more
New report shows overall cancer mortality on the decline
A joint effort among various governmental bodies, the new ‘Annual Report to the Nation’ offers fresh insights on cancer incidence and mortality. …read more
CBT may be effective in managing menopause symptoms
New research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy may be useful for managing several symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and depression. …read more
One-Way Texting: No Help with Breast Cancer Pill Taking, But…
Americans have a deep belief that technology can solve a lot of ills. Two studies – one completed and one planned — of texting to improve adherence to breast cancer drugs put this belief to the test. Medscape Medical News …read more
Not All ‘Vaginal Itching’ is the Same (But It’s All Miserable)
How I use a mirror, a camera, and a monitor to help women see the real cause of their chronic vulvar pruritus. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What to know about rib pain during pregnancy
Pain around the ribs is a common complaint during pregnancy. In this article, we look at the possible causes of rib pain during pregnancy and provide tips for relieving pain. …read more
Butt pain during pregnancy: Everything you need to know
Feeling pain in the buttocks is common during pregnancy. Often, it is due to extra pressure from the growing uterus, which can cause sciatica or hemorrhoids. Here, learn about these and other sources of butt pain during pregnancy. …read more