Some Benefits of Sunlight May Be Independent of Vitamin D
Dr JoAnn Manson describes an intriguing study of how sunlight exposure may boost immune function through pathways that are independent of vitamin D. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why Aren’t More Hospitals ‘Baby Friendly’?
In the 20 years since the introduction of the breast feeding initiative known as Baby Friendly, only 13% of maternity hospitals in the United States have received the designation. We explore why. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Pregnancy?
Fibromyalgia treatments may involve medical and lifestyle changes, but can they affect a pregnancy? Learn what should be considered when planning a baby. …read more
Why It’s Your Duty to Share Accurate Health Info on Facebook
This year, ob/gyn and blogger Jennifer Gunter challenges you to share two to three high-quality health articles a week on social media. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why do older mothers have birth complications? New study investigates
Some studies have suggested that mothers over the age of 35 are more likely to experience complications at birth. A new study investigates why this is. …read more
The HPV Vaccine: Skip the Third Dose?
A study assesses whether HPV type-specific antibody responses are the same for the two-dose and three-dose series. Medscape Pediatrics …read more
ATA Releases New Guidelines on Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
The ATA has released new guidelines on the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease in pregnancy and postpartum; TSH should be interpreted differently in pregnancy, and neither MMI nor PTU are safe in pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more
Woman Who Acquired Zika Locally in US Had Unusual Rash
Reddish macules and papules were spread across her abdomen, back, and arms, with pink papules on her palms and petechiae on her hard palate. Medscape Medical News …read more
Recurrent pregnancy loss could be prevented with progesterone
New research gives hope to women who have tried to get pregnant but have had recurrent miscarriages. Progesterone may play a crucial role. …read more
HIV risk influenced by specific vaginal bacteria
Researchers have identified specific bacteria in the female genital tract that may increase a woman’s susceptibility to HIV by fourfold. …read more