Estrogen Patch a Boon for Schizophrenia in Women?
Adjunctive estrogen patches significantly improve positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in premenopausal women, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about birth control nausea
Nausea is a common side effect of many forms of birth control. It often goes away over time, but a person can take steps to reduce or eliminate it. Learn more here. …read more
Experimental Ebola Drugs Reduce Mortality in Early Results
Regeneron EB-3 and monoclonal antibody 114 will be made available to all patients with Ebola virus disease in the region, regardless of whether they were enrolled in the trial. Medscape Medical News …read more
The ‘Knitting Lady’ Is a Surgeon and She’s Paying Attention
A breast surgeon was scolded by a presenter at a medical conference for knitting during his talk and not paying good attention. But she, and many other healthcare professionals, say they can’t pay attention during lectures unless they keep their hands busy. Science and grannies support their claim. Medscape Medical News …read more
ESRD: Extreme Heat Tied to Risk for Hospitalization, Death
For vulnerable populations, the impact of climate change can be a lot more immediate than for the general population. Medscape Medical News …read more
Can the moon really influence your health?
People have long believed that the moon could influence their sleep, their mood, even their fertility. Are any of these beliefs true? We investigate. …read more
What’s Behind a Cluster of Vaping-Related Severe Lung Disease?
With 15 confirmed cases, healthcare providers should ask about recent e-cigarette use when diagnosing unexplained respiratory illness, experts stress. Medscape Medical News …read more
Endometriosis Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Endometriosis was associated with increased risk for spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and preeclampsia, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about 3D mammograms
A 3D mammogram provides a detailed image of the breast tissue. These images can help health professionals identify any unusual growths, especially in people with dense breast tissue. Learn more here. …read more
FDA OKs Oral Ferric Maltol for Iron Deficiency in Adults
Accrufer might lessen the need for patients to progress to intravenous iron therapy, leading to a change in the current paradigm for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, the company said. FDA Approvals …read more