The combination of high-dose teriparatide with denosumab could represent an ideal intervention for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture; cost is a concern, however. Medscape Medical News …read more
An oncologist tries to enroll a patient in a clinical trial with a seemingly tricky informed consent — and the patient’s daughter explains how that touched an old hurt. Medscape Medical News …read more
Postmenopausal women taking hormone therapy to compensate for estrogen decline did not lose less muscle than women not taking hormone supplements, a systematic review and meta-analysis found. Medscape Medical News …read more
With the condition considered “vastly undiagnosed,” recommendations include simplified screening, optimal treatment options. Medscape Medical News …read more
Doctors do not currently recognize breast implant illness as a medical condition. However, many people report experiencing it. Learn more here. …read more
Alternate-day fasting was safe in the short term and led to positive changes in metabolic and cardiovascular biomarkers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Men are often excluded from clinical trials of breast cancer drugs on the basis of sex. The US Food and Drug Administration wants to change that. Medscape Medical News …read more
New ACIP recommendations include an expanded age indication for one vaccine and a changed dose volume for another vaccine. Medscape Medical News …read more
Many people feel nervous about having sex for the first time, but knowing what might happen can help a person prepare, emotionally and physically, to lose their virginity. Read on to learn more. …read more
While typical treatment for endometriosis includes surgery, hormone therapy, and pain medications, some people also use essential oils. Learn whether they are effective here. …read more