Study Confirms BRCA1 and BRCA2 Linked to Seven Cancers
A new analysis indicates that pathogenic variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2 have broader reach than previously thought. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and More Linked to Lower CRC Risk
A new study shows that oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and pregnancy, among other factors, are associated with a decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Floating Abortion Clinic Proposed in Gulf to Bypass Bans
The idea is to provide a clinic aboard a ship in federal waters, and out of reach of state laws, that would offer first-trimester surgical abortions, contraception, and other care. Associated Press …read more
Gender Surgeons on TikTok, Instagram: Appropriate or Not?
Hashtags like #topsurgery or talk about ‘yeeting teets’ are common on TikTok for youth transitioning from female to male, but should gender surgeons use these nonmedical terms on social media? Medscape Medical News …read more
PCOS Ups Risk of Heart Complications During Delivery Period
Women with PCOS experienced much higher odds of having problems with their heart during hospitalizations for delivery than women without PCOS. Medscape Medical News …read more
Biden Moves to Protect Access to Reproductive Healthcare
The executive order calls on federal agencies to expand access to reproductive care, crack down on misinformation, and protect the privacy of patients seeking reproductive care. WebMD Health News …read more
Clinicians Rethink Conferences in Antiabortion States
Many healthcare professionals are deciding that attending major conferences in states without abortion protections is not worth the risk. Medscape Medical News …read more
When Too Much Treatment Creates More Harm Than Good
Despite guidelines advising against intensive end-of-life care, many women with terminal ovarian cancer receive an aggressive intervention. Medscape Medical News …read more
Each COVID-19 Reinfection Increases Health Risks
Researchers report a cumulative effect in a preprint study looking at health effects of coronavirus reinfections. WebMD Health News …read more
Algorithm Predicts Hyperglycemia in Gestational Diabetes
An algorithm refined by machine learning analyzes daily glucose levels of women with gestational diabetes to identify those at risk for imminent hyperglycemia and need for urgent clinical review. First Look …read more