Food and Fertility: What to Consume When Trying to Conceive
Although we have only observational evidence, certain nutrients seem to enhance–and others to harm–efforts to conceive. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
New Standard When HER2+ Breast Cancer Isn’t Cleared
‘Practice-changing’ results support new standard in patients with HER2-positive, early stage breast cancer with residual disease. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnant Women Face Risk Despite Federal ER Law
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is designed to protect women in labor from being turned away at the ER, but an investigation revealed 72 violations in just over 2 years. WebMD Health News …read more
Docs Bring NRA Fight to DC, House Democrat Says He’ll Take Up Their Cause
A long-time congressional observer said that the shift to a Democratic majority makes it more likely gun violence prevention studies will get funded. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA OKs First Diagnostic Aid for Congenital Cytomegalovirus
The Alethia CMV Assay Test System detects the DNA of CMV in the saliva of newborns and should only be used in conjunction with the results of other diagnostic tests and clinical information. FDA Approvals …read more
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies
George Herbert Walker Bush, the nation’s oldest living former president, had vascular parkinsonism. WebMD Health News …read more
EC Clears Two New HIV Drugs (Pifeltro and Delstrigo)
Pifeltro contains doravirine, a new nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and Delstrigo is a fixed-dose combination of doravirine, lamivudine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. International Approvals …read more
What are the symptoms of HIV in women?
HIV can affect anyone, and it may cause different symptoms in males and females. In this article, learn how HIV affects women and about the treatment options. …read more
Novel Blood Test a Potential ‘Game Changer’ in Ovarian Cancer
Novel blood test picks up ovarian cancer at all stages of disease, including early stage, opening the door to much earlier detection and optimally increasing survival odds. Medscape Medical News …read more
End-of-life symptoms of metastatic breast cancer
The end-of-life symptoms associated with metastatic breast cancer depend on where a person’s cancer has spread to, and they can include both physical and mental issues. Treatment focuses on improving quality of life and caring for the individual’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Learn more here. …read more