The double challenge of protecting our health, including our immune systems, while battling unhealthy temptations “is a struggle everyone is dealing with,” says Dr. David Kilgore. Kaiser Health News …read more
A PRAC review confirms that ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids can cause liver injury, including the need for a liver transplant. News Alerts …read more
If America wants to reduce excess deaths among Black women and their babies, it can be done, says a prominent ob/gyn. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
The largest study of its kind found that, with the exception of breast and ovarian cancers, there is no tie between use of permanent hair dye and cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Panelists at a Mayo Clinic forum argue that patient demand, hospital needs, and economics will drive growth in telehealth, remote monitoring, and hospital at home. Medscape Medical News …read more
A publication in NEJM helps build the case for increased use of saliva-based tests for COVID, which are seen as a path toward faster and more frequent checking for this infection. Medscape Medical News …read more
Nasal papules resembling angiofibromas are an underrecognized problem, particularly in patients with skin of color, researchers report. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnancy drives questions about heritability of the disease in offspring, the impact of the disease on pregnancy outcomes and breastfeeding, and how to best balance risks of treatments. Medscape Medical News …read more
A meta-analysis and three studies reported simultaneously online in JAMA support use of steroids in people critically ill with COVID-19. Medscape Medical News …read more
A systematic review and clinical expertise yield 20 evidence-based consensus statements on cochlear implant use. Medscape Medical News …read more