Tau May Explain Greater Frequency of Alzheimer’s in Women
More women than men are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. New research suggests higher levels of tau deposits in women may explain this difference. Medscape Medical News …read more
Infanticide Risk Factors Identified for the First Time
For the first time, researchers have identified risk factors for single and repeat neonaticide, revealing that such occurrences are not as rare as previously thought. Medscape Medical News …read more
Interval Training May Be Magic Bullet for Weight Loss
Individuals who perform interval training, especially sprint interval training, appear to lose more weight than those who do moderate-intensity continuous exercise, suggests a meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘It’s Not Every Day’ This Response Rate Seen in TNBC
A novel targeted therapy provided an incremental improvement in response rate among breast cancer patients with poor prognoses — those with heavily pretreated metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes post-cesarean wound infections?
Cesarean wound infections occur when bacteria enter the incision. In this article, we look at the causes, types, and treatments for post-cesarean wound infections. …read more
How do baby flutters feel?
Baby flutters are the initial movements of the developing fetus that a pregnant woman can feel. Learn what baby flutters feel like and what to expect at each stage of pregnancy in this article. …read more
PCPs Discuss Cancer Therapy With Patients, Despite ‘Gaps’
About one third of primary care providers discussed breast cancer treatment decisions with their patients, a new survey shows — but it’s not really their job. Medscape Medical News …read more
What Advice Would You Give to Young Physicians?
Physicians consider what to tell young doctors about choosing a speciality. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Diez causas comunes de la mastalgia
El 70% de las mujeres sufre dolor en una o ambas mamas y solo el 15% requiere tratamiento. Es muy común en las más jóvenes y durante la menstruación. Se suele describir como una quemazón o constricción, y puede relacionarse con cambios hormonales. Descubra las causas, prevención y gestión en este artículo. …read more
What does a lump in the left breast mean?
Breast lumps can develop in the left or right breast, or in both. In this article, we look at what people should do if they find a lump, along with what it might mean, types, diagnosis, and when to see a doctor. …read more