Is Surgery Needed for an Adnexal Mass? How to Decide
These management strategies can help enhance the care of women with adnexal masses. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Osteoporosis-Drug Holidays for Low-Risk Patients: EMAS Concurs
A new EMAS position paper on the appropriate use of a drug holiday following treatment for osteoporosis in patients at low risk for fracture concurs with that of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Medscape Medical News …read more
Final USPSTF Recommendation: Screen for Preeclampsia
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Lack of Understanding of Genetic Breast Cancer Testing
A lack of understanding among clinicians about genetic information is contributing toward unnecessary bilateral mastectomies. Medscape Medical News …read more
Moderate-severe hot flashes significantly increase depression risk
A new study of more than 2,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women showed that moderate-severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes or night sweats) were an independent and significant risk factor for… …read more
Beta-blockers in Pregnancy Don’t Cause Fetal Heart Defects: Study
Reports linking beta-blockers to fetal heart defects may have been muddied by confounding; these new findings “provide reassurance” for using these drugs to treat heart disease in pregnancy, say study authors. Heartwire from Medscape …read more
Don’t Use Tramadol and Codeine in Kids Under 12, FDA Warns
The two opioids pose the risk for potentially fatal respiratory depression in young children. The FDA also is restricting their use in older children. News Alerts …read more
Oral contraceptives reduce general well-being in healthy women
One of the most common combined oral contraceptive pills has a negative impact on women’s quality of life but does not increase depressive symptoms. …read more
Should Pregnant Mothers Hang Up Their Cell Phones?
Children whose mothers were frequent cell phone users during pregnancy were more likely than those of less frequent users to be hyperactive, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information …read more
No Clear Evidence Vitamin D Reduces CVD Risk, All-Cause Mortality
Dr JoAnn Manson presents new data about the use of vitamin D supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more