FDA Approves First Generic Truvada in US
Generic versions of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, which can both treat and prevent HIV infections, are already available in other countries. FDA Approvals …read more
Pregnancy after 35: What are the risks?
Certain pregnancy risk factors increase with the age of the mother. Are these risks a cause for concern or do they pose little threat for women over 35? …read more
Longevity of Ovarian Function and Risk for Heart Failure
Dr Andrew Kaunitz discusses hormone receptor therapy in menopausal women and the relationship between ovarian function duration and risk for heart failure. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Diabetes and yeast infections: What you need to know
How are diabetes and yeast infections linked? What are the symptoms of a yeast infection, how is it diagnosed, and what are the treatments? …read more
Vaginal pimples: Causes, treatment, and prevention
In this article learn about vaginal pimples and what causes them. Are there other causes of vaginal bumps and when should a doctor be consulted? …read more
Vasomotor symptoms of menopause: Treatment and management
In this article learn about the vasomotor symptoms of menopause as well as the causes, risk factors, treatments, and suggested lifestyle changes. …read more
Ovarian cancer drug delivers ‘very promising’ results in early trial
Drug that mimics action of folic acid shrinks half of tumours.A new targeted treatment for ovarian cancer has shown ‘very promising’ results in an early clinical trial – shrinking tumours in… …read more
CDC issues advisory on Zika testing
The latest on testing guidelines for Zika from the CDC. Plus: Are corticosteroids effective when administered only hours before delivery? Also, a look at the prevalence of hepatitis C among pregnancy women in the United States. …read more
Baldness: How close are we to a cure?
Recent discoveries in hair loss research have paved the way for new treatments for baldness. Is the cure for baldness just around the corner? We find out. …read more
Ten essential menopause facts
In this article learn about ten essential menopause facts including topics on pregnancy, relationships, perimenopause, hormones, and disease. …read more