New FDA Web Page Has Latest Info on Best Antibiotic Choice
A new FDA Web page will streamline how the agency updates information to help healthcare providers choose an appropriate antibiotic or antifungal agent for a patient’s infection. …read more
What you should know about tubular breasts
Learn about tubular breasts, a condition where the breasts appear irregularly shaped. Included is detail on risk factors and possible treatment options. …read more
Hormonal Contraception and Risk for Breast Cancer: Many Caveats
This large-scale study is an important contribution to the literature, notes Dr JoAnn Manson, but should it change practice? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Poor Screening Adherence May Worsen Breast Cancer Outcomes
Women who forgo mammography screening may comply less to breast cancer treatment and may have worse outcomes, suggest two European studies, which also found that rates of screening may be falling. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cervical ectropion: What you need to know
Cervical ectropion is a condition where cells from inside the cervix form a red, inflamed patch on the outside the cervix. Learn more. …read more
Breast cancer treatment: Can Brussels sprouts, soy reduce side effects?
Researchers have found that soy and cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, could reduce the long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment. …read more
How does menopause affect sex drive?
Menopause can cause physical and emotional changes that impact a woman’s life, including her sex life. Learn about how to increase libido after menopause. …read more
Under the mistletoe: Tips for a happy sex life over the holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for couples, with very few chances to share intimate moments. Here is our guide to a happy sex life this Christmas. …read more
Mammography Fails to Lower Rates of Advanced Breast Cancer
In the Netherlands, 24 years of mammography screening had no effect on reducing rates of advanced cancer but resulted in overdiagnosis in a third of women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Staging Breast Cancer With PET/MRI
A new study suggests that PET/MRI adds value in the staging of breast cancer compared with standard-of-care imaging. Medscape Radiology …read more