FDA Approves Phexxi for Use as On-Demand Contraceptive
Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) has been approved for the prevention of pregnancy in women of reproductive potential. FDA Approvals …read more
Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19: Helping Your Patients From Afar
As people are social distancing and staying at home, domestic violence is increasing, and people are at risk. Experts say you can intervene, even from a distance. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID-19 Data Dives: Airborne Transmission and Crowding
Does risk for airborne transmission change according to how many people are in the room? Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
Many Clinicians Still Not Asking About Postpartum Depression
Although the prevalence of screening has risen in recent years, many women could be suffering in silence, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest. Medscape Medical News …read more
Primary Care Practices Struggle to Survive Despite Visit Rebound
A Commonwealth Fund study warns that primary care could collapse, asks for government aid dedicated to these practices. Medscape Medical News …read more
Inflammation, Thrombosis Biomarkers Tied to COVID-19 Deaths
A prospective US cohort study showed a high mortality rate among hospitalized patients with COVID-19, and uncovered associations between biomarkers for inflammation and thrombosis with death. Medscape Medical News …read more
Are You Concerned About Shutdown-Related Weight Gain?
Weight gain is emerging as one of many COVID-19-related public health concerns. Tell us about your experience. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
COVID-19 Severity in Pregnancy Appears Lower Than H1N1
Single case reports describe harrowing births and outcomes for women with COVID-19, but preliminary data suggest that overall, pregnant women do as well as the general public when it comes to COVID-19. Medscape Medical News …read more
ACOG 2020
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ACOG 2020 Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
HRT Update Regarding Breast Cancer Risk Advised in EU
The European Medicine Agency’s safety committee recommends updating information on HRT products to reflect new data on its association with an increased risk of breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more