Community screening using the FRAX risk assessment tool reduced hip fractures over 5 years compared with usual care, although not other osteoporotic or clinical fracture rates, in older women. Medscape Medical News …read more
The vulva is the external genitalia in women. Pain or discomfort in these sensitive tissues is fairly common; learn about the causes. …read more
The agency recommends heightened attention to NAI antivirals because of expected low efficacy of this year’s vaccine and this strain’s elevated death risk in young children and seniors. News Alerts …read more
Support for the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements for fracture prevention has again been found lacking in a large meta-analysis of randomized trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
According to a recent study, the cost of generic drugs is linked to market competition levels among manufacturers of these drugs. Medscape Medical News …read more
A look at hysteroscopy, a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems of the uterus. Included is detail on recovery time and possible side effects. …read more
Daily changes in changes in ambient fine particulate matter and ozone were significantly associated with higher risk for all-cause mortality at levels well below the current daily safety standards. Medscape Medical News …read more
Thyroid hormone levels at the low end of normal are twice as common in women with unexplained infertility as those with normal fertility, hinting at a possible role for thyroid hormone replacement. Medscape Medical News …read more
Study authors say new hospitalists may be overwhelmed by the environment and may need lighter caseloads and more support, such as mentoring and on-site training. Medscape Medical News …read more
Learn about the corpus luteum, a structure that develops in the ovaries and produces the hormone progesterone. We also take a look at corpus luteum cysts. …read more