Primary Care May Reduce Mortality, But Fewer PCPs Available
A higher density of primary care physicians is tied to greater life expectancy, yet the per capita supply of PCPs is declining, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
A higher density of primary care physicians is tied to greater life expectancy, yet the per capita supply of PCPs is declining, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
Approximately 24% of ob/gyns in the US report performing an induced abortion in the previous year; more would provide medical abortions if prescribing restrictions on mifepristone were relaxed. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cramps after sex can occur for several reasons, from a simple muscle strain to more serious underlying conditions. Learn about the causes and when to see a doctor in this article. …read more
Menstrual cramps are a common symptom of periods. They may cause mild discomfort in some people but severe pain in others. Learn about a variety of home remedies, such as heating pads and massage, here. …read more
New research suggests that hormone therapy may place people who are gender transitioning at a higher risk of cardiovascular events. …read more
Fascioliasis (liver fluke infestation) is a waterborne and foodborne neglected tropical disease affecting an estimated 2.4 million people worldwide, with an additional 180 million at risk. FDA Approvals …read more
The developing fetus begins to hear around the 18th week of pregnancy and starts to hear low frequencies from outside the woman’s body soon after. Learn more about when a fetus can hear. …read more
A large, long-term study of postmenopausal women has linked higher consumption of diet drinks to a raised risk of stroke, heart disease, and death. …read more
A new practice bulletin from ACOG guides individualized decision-making about contraception for women with chronic medical conditions. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
New findings on the role of estrogen in diabetes may have a profound effect on how we understand the condition and dietary changes that may control it. …read more