Antibiotics After Assisted Vaginal Delivery Reduce Infections
Prophylactic antibiotics administered at the time of assisted vaginal delivery can reduce the risk of maternal infection, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cervical Cancer Screening, Triage Strategies Put to the Test
With many different cervical cancer screening strategies now recommended in the US, new research helps to pinpoint the optimal strategies and inform ongoing policy discussions. Medscape Medical News …read more
Gaps Found in Diabetes Prevention Advice, Activities
Referral of high-risk adults to diabetes prevention programs was extremely low, even for those diagnosed with prediabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
How Much Does Healthcare Influence Longevity?
Healthcare plays a minor role in determining life span in the US; behavioral and social factors play a much bigger role, data suggest. The numbers indicate US health spending priorities are out of alignment. Medscape Medical News …read more
Everything you need to know about Pap smears
A Pap smear is a routine test that doctors use to look for changes in the cervical cells. These changes may indicate cancer or precancer. Learn more about a Pap smear here. …read more
Diabetes Tied to Cancer Risk in China, With Gender Differences
“We suggest that establishing strategies for regular cancer-specific screening and prevention care among patients with [type 2 diabetes] are necessary,” the authors conclude. Medscape Medical News …read more
Big Data Reveal Actionable Findings to Prevent Disease
Results from a longitudinal, big data cohort study that included multiomics and enhanced clinical testing led to actionable diagnoses for more than half of patients. Medscape Medical News …read more
Premature Birth Ups Risk of Kidney Disease Into Adulthood
Prematurity is associated with a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease into mid-adulthood, and preventive action is needed for all babies born earlier than full term. Medscape Medical News …read more
Prepregnancy BMI Tied to Risk for Poor Maternal-Fetal Outcomes
Prepregnancy BMI may be a more important factor for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes than gestational weight gain, a new analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDC: 700 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Annually, Most Preventable
Three in five pregnancy-related deaths in US women could be prevented by addressing community, health facility, patient, provider, and system-level factors. Medscape Medical News …read more