IOM 2009 recommendations are adequate for normal and overweight women but not the thin and obese, finds a study that explores optimal gestational weight gain for pregnant women of different maternal BMIs. Medscape Medical News …read more
Radical diets have exploded in popularity since the 19th century. We dig into notable examples — from Fletcherism to liquid diets to Beverly Hills — reviewing their history, claims, and impact. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
The FDA and EMA have warned about a possible increased risk for neural tube defects in infants born to women who take dolutegravir for HIV during pregnancy. News Alerts …read more
Alendronate, and likely other bisphosphonates, lower cardiovascular event rates in patients treated for osteoporosis following a hip fracture. Medscape Medical News …read more
Bone mineral density divided by body mass index could offer a simple way of predicting fracture risk in those overweight or obese, and may outperform the trabecular bone score. Medscape Medical News …read more
Posthysterectomy surgical site infections fell by more than half after a hospital implemented a seven-step surgical site bundle, a study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Our high rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity disproportionately affect minority women. How can we prevent these unnecessary deaths? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Dr Andrew Kaunitz discusses the impact of hormone therapy on risk for breast cancer in BRCA carriers undergoing risk-reduction surgery. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Changing estrogen levels may appear to be linked with weight gain, particularly around menopause. In this article, we examine what the relationship between estrogen and body weight is, and how it can affect weight gain. Also learn about the role of estrogen, when levels may decrease, and how to manage weight gain. …read more
The first treatment specifically for postpartum depression quickly decreases both moderate and severe symptoms of the condition, say two new phase 3 trials. Medscape Medical News …read more