Breast cancer: Anatomy and early warning signs
In this article learn about breast anatomy, the early symptoms and warning signs of breast cancer, and what to do if you spot these signs. …read more
Physicians’ misunderstanding of genetic test results may hamper mastectomy decisions
A recent survey of over 2,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer found that half of those who undergo bilateral mastectomy after genetic testing don’t actually have mutations known to confer… …read more
Meta-analysis Supports Progesterone for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Dr Kovacs summarizes a meta-analysis that evaluated the effectiveness of natural progesterone or synthetic progestogens in women with more than two consecutive pregnancy losses. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Breast thermography: Technology, benefits, and cancer signs
In this article, learn about how thermography works, the process of a thermograph, what thermographs detect, the technology, and the benefits of their use. …read more
Hot flashes may indicate heart disease risk
A new study investigates the link between the hot flashes experienced during menopause, and endothelial function in younger midlife and older women. …read more
Psoriasis and pregnancy: Effects, symptoms changes, and treatments
How does pregnancy affect psoriasis? How might symptoms change during pregnancy, will the baby be affected, and what are the suggested treatments? …read more
Ob/Gyns Pay Rises 3%; Only Half Feel Fairly Compensated
Ob/gyns are in the middle among physicians in this year’s Medscape Compensation Report. Among those dissatisfied with pay, more than a third say they should make 26% to 50% more. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ten health benefits of sex
Sex can have a multitude of positive effects on health. Medical News Today take a look at the top physical and psychological health benefits of sex. …read more
FDA OKs Marketing of Whole Slide Imaging for Digital Pathology
FDA data review found that diagnoses based on digital interpretation were similar to those based on traditional glass slides read by light microscopy. FDA Approvals …read more
Early Use of Triple Drug Cocktail Improves Ovulation in PCOS
A treatment regimen combining two insulin sensitizers with an antiandrogenic agent may improve ovulation rates and metabolic parameters in girls with polycystic ovary syndrome before they were sexually active. Medscape Medical News …read more