Because of its toxicity, chemotherapy is an occupational hazard for the staff of cancer clinics, but related safety issues do not seem to be a major clinical concern or a topic of much research. Medscape Medical News …read more
Newborns of women with insulin-treated diabetes have the highest risk for being large for gestational age and prematurity; maternal type 2 diabetes increases these risks, and maternal obesity adds to it. Medscape Medical News …read more
Two US experts on female genital mutilation, or ‘cutting,’ provide tips for clinicians on how to identify and ask patients about the practice. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A small study shows that acupuncture is better than no treatment for menopausal symptoms and is a realistic option for women who cannot or do not wish to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women who work more than 55 hours per week may have an increased risk of depression. Also, working weekends may increase the risk for both men and women. …read more
The interleukin-23 inhibitor is for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy. International Approvals …read more
For women who conceived within 6 months of a stillbirth, there was no increase in the risk of a further stillbirth, preterm birth, or small for gestational age infant. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new safety communication urges caution in the use of robotically assisted surgical devices for mastectomy and other cancer-related surgeries. News Alerts …read more
Anticoagulation in women with mechanical valves and the mWHO classification of maternal risk are addressed in this review of new ESC guidelines on pregnancy in women with cardiovascular disease. theheart.org on Medscape …read more
For decades in advanced ovarian cancer, ‘debulking’ surgery has included regional lymph node removal. A landmark trial indicates no benefit. Medscape Medical News …read more