Working long hours increases depression risk in women
Women who work more than 55 hours per week may have an increased risk of depression. Also, working weekends may increase the risk for both men and women. …read more
EU Panel Backs Risankizumab (Skyrizi) for Plaque Psoriasis
The interleukin-23 inhibitor is for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy. International Approvals …read more
Pregnancies Within Months of a Stillbirth Have Good Outcomes
For women who conceived within 6 months of a stillbirth, there was no increase in the risk of a further stillbirth, preterm birth, or small for gestational age infant. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA Warns About Robotic Mastectomy, Other Surgeries
A new safety communication urges caution in the use of robotically assisted surgical devices for mastectomy and other cancer-related surgeries. News Alerts …read more
ESC Guidelines on Pregnancy in Women With CVD
Anticoagulation in women with mechanical valves and the mWHO classification of maternal risk are addressed in this review of new ESC guidelines on pregnancy in women with cardiovascular disease. theheart.org on Medscape …read more
‘Meticulous’ Trial Overturns an Ovarian Cancer Practice
For decades in advanced ovarian cancer, ‘debulking’ surgery has included regional lymph node removal. A landmark trial indicates no benefit. Medscape Medical News …read more
More Evidence Prenatal Vitamins Reduce the Risk of Autism
Taking prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy was associated with a 50% reduction in the risk of autism spectrum disorder recurrence. Medscape Medical News …read more
What are the signs of pregnancy in week 2?
Doctors measure pregnancy from the first day of a woman’s last period, so week 2 is often when conception occurs. Learn more about the possible symptoms here. …read more
How does sex drive change during pregnancy?
Among the many changes that women experience during pregnancy, they may notice that their sex drive increases or decreases in different trimesters. Learn more about sex drive changes and the safety of sex and masturbation during pregnancy here. …read more
Anterior placenta: Everything you need to know
An anterior placenta occurs when the placenta attaches to and grows on the front of the uterus. It is not usually a cause for concern. Learn more in this article. …read more