Both Parents at Risk for Depression Following Birth
A new study found that both parents should be screened and monitored for perinatal depression and anxiety. Medscape Medical News …read more
Vaccines Prevented Nearly 20M COVID Deaths Globally in 1st Year
However, numbers point out the inequities and challenges between high-income and low-income countries. Medscape Medical News …read more
IUD Injury Risk Rises Shortly After Women Give Birth
A new study found that women for whom an IUD was inserted within a certain time frame after giving birth were at higher risk of the IUD puncturing the uterus. Medscape Medical News …read more
Walmart Expands Health Services to Address Racial Inequality
Walmart is expanding healthcare coverage for employees who want to enlist the services of a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies. Associated Press …read more
SC Medical Ethics Law Prompts Concerns Re: LGBTQ Healthcare
The new South Carolina law allows physicians, medical students, and nurses to refrain from doing procedures that violate their conscience. Associated Press …read more
Palpitations? Here Are Three Therapeutic Options
Drs Matthew Watto and Paul Williams discuss clinical pearls for assessment, monitoring, and treatment of palpitations. The Curbsiders …read more
Evidence Still Lacking That Vitamins Prevent CVD, Cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene. Medscape Medical News …read more
Sweet Holey Pillow Dreams
Dr Lundberg treats his own suspicious ear lesion. Did he have a fool for a patient? Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
Vaping Safety Views Shifted Following Lung Injury Reports
A new study shows that 2019 reports of lung injuries among e-cigarette users shaped perceptions of safety and sent some users toward traditional cigarettes. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDC Director Endorses COVID Vaccines for Infants and Toddlers
The final regulatory decision paves the way for doctors, pharmacists, and others to start vaccinating children 6 months and older in the US starting this week. News Alerts …read more