Vote was nearly unanimous that the benefits of brexanolone outweigh risks, but only when used within a strict Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program. FDA Approvals …read more
Two new studies suggest that a daily serving of nuts helps stave off weight gain in the long run and benefits cardiometabolic health in women. …read more
Some women experience a sharp pain when they ovulate. Also known as mittelschmerz pain, it may occur suddenly or in the middle of a woman’s cycle and may affect only one side of the body. Learn more about ovulation pain, and when to see a doctor here. …read more
Helping hospitalized patients vote is a vital part of caring for their whole beings and a hospital’s responsibility, two physicians argue. Medscape Medical News …read more
The FDA steps in after a National Toxicology Program claim of ‘clear evidence’ of link between high exposure to radio frequency radiation used in cell phones and cancer sparks a flurry of media reports. Medscape Medical News …read more
Outdated toxicity testing strategies and other issues may explain why the regulatory agency remains convinced that the use of BPA is safe, experts said. Medscape Medical News …read more
Gestational diabetes prevalence has risen slightly, whereas pre-existing diabetes among women prior to pregnancy has remained stable. Medscape Medical News …read more
CMS delays the start of a controversial E&M payment change but remains committed to collapsing what’s now a five-level coding system. Medscape Medical News …read more
For patients with early cervical cancer who undergo minimally invasive radical hysterectomy, disease-free and overall survival are worse than for patients who undergo open surgery, according to two new studies. Medscape Medical News …read more
Four actions could help all hospitals that provide obstetric care reduce mortality, and healthcare providers must advocate for better policies on postpartum care, the authors of two perspective articles write. Medscape Medical News …read more