Quiz: How to Know if a Patient Is a Human Trafficking Victim
Would you know it if a victim of human trafficking presented for your care? Here are the signs to look for and what to do about it. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
NAMS 2017 Annual Meeting Overview
Drug holidays should not be taken when using denosumab; molecular breast imaging may outperform mammography; and other topics, as reviewed during the NAMS annual meeting. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Gestational Diabetes and Long-term Risk for CVD
Dr JoAnn Manson comments on a recent study revealing that gestational diabetes is like a window into a woman’s future risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Brisk walking may help older women live longer
A study of physical activity in older women tied brisk walking or similar exercise to a 60–70 percent lower risk of early death, compared with inactivity. …read more
FDA Approves New CLIA-Waived CBC Test for Faster Results
The XW-100 Automated Hematology Analyzer can be used in more healthcare settings by nonmedical personnel, offering faster results for patients and providers. FDA Approvals …read more
Life hacks: Dealing with postpartum depression
The weeks and months after giving birth can be emotional and stressful. Here are some ways to cope if your baby blues become postpartum depression. …read more
The Role of Metformin in PCOS-Related Infertility
Peter Kovacs comments on a new guideline from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on the use of metformin for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why am I cold when nobody else is?
As winter begins to set in, it’s time to get those hats and gloves ready. But not everyone feels the cold the same way, scientists say. …read more
Updated Guidelines on VBAC Released by ACOG
A revised practice bulletin from the College advises that many women with previous cesarean deliveries can have a successful vaginal birth in later pregnancies. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Flu Shot During Pregnancy: Safe and Effective
After a study linked miscarriage with the flu vaccine, many pregnant women became reluctant to receive it. Here’s what clinicians should tell pregnant women to reassure them about the safety of the flu vaccine. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more