Breast cancer screening: How does it truly impact survival?
New research looking at the data of tens of thousands of women finds that screening for breast cancer has an important impact on survival. …read more
Physicians to NRA: This Is Our Lane
Clinicians tweet their disgust at a National Rifle Association (NRA) report and tweet that attacked an ACP article aimed at reducing gun violence. Medscape Medical News …read more
What is a TENS unit and does it work?
Some people use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to treat pain. This device works by sending electrical impulses through the skin. It may give people relief from the painful symptoms of arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other conditions. Learn more here. …read more
Managing Endometriosis Pain With Hormonal Contraceptives
A systematic review discusses the efficacy of this approach to controlling endometriosis-related pain. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Stop Cervical Cancer Screening at 75, or 55 if HPV Test Negative
Women with a negative HPV test at age 55 can stop screening, but women using cytology testing should continue to age 75, authors say. Medscape Medical News …read more
Will AI Make Physicians Obsolete?
Some physicians say it will and note that artificial intelligence has already bested doctors in several areas; others say machines can’t replace the empathy, courage, and responsibility of good care. Medscape Medical News …read more
Eyeing Conservative U.S. Top Court, Two States Pass Abortion Measures
Voters in Alabama and West Virginia on Tuesday passed ballot measures that could pave the way for new limits or a full ban on abortion in those states if the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion. Reuters Health Information …read more
Increased Mortality Tied to High and Low BMI
Individuals with a body mass index that falls above or below the healthy range of 21 to 25 may be cutting years off their lives, research has shown. Medscape Medical News …read more
Janssen Recalls Some Oral Contraceptives With Instruction Errors
The error on instructions for the Veridate dispenser could result in wrong order of birth control pill administration, placing women at risk for bleeding, unplanned pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more
Debate Continues Over Universal Thyroid Screening in Pregnancy
Majority of thyroid dysfunction cases seen in pregnancy consist of subclinical disease for which screening and treatment remain controversial. Medscape Medical News …read more