Food Allergy Risk Not Greater in C-Section Infants
“This study is helpful because in addition to blood and skin tests, it also used food challenge, which is the gold standard.” Medscape Medical News …read more
The Rocky Path to Parenthood During Cardiology Training
An international survey found significant variation in parental leave policies, including scant time off for trainees in the US and Asia vs other countries. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Response Robust in Young Children
Much anticipated findings from Pfizer/BioNTech suggest three doses of COVID-19 vaccine protect kids ages 6 months to 5 years old. WebMD Health News …read more
Fewer Teens Giving Birth, but Cases Are More Complex
Rates of obesity, mental health conditions, diabetes, and delivery complications have increased among teens giving birth. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to Manage Drug Interactions With Paxlovid for COVID
Some drugs can be held or reduced for the 5-day course. IDSA has published an online guide. Availability in pharmacies has greatly increased in recent weeks. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oklahoma Bill Would Ban Almost All Abortions at Fertilization
That goes beyond what other states have done in shortening the time period in which women could legally obtain abortions. WebMD Health News …read more
Roe v. Wade’s Pending Fall Raises Privacy Concerns
If Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion becomes illegal, can criminal prosecutors or tech companies monitor period and fertility tracking apps, smartphone location data, and social media accounts? WebMD Health News …read more
CDC Signs Off on COVID Boosters in Children Ages 5-11
An advisory panel also called for stepped-up efforts to make sure children get their initial vaccines. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to Make Visits Run More Smoothly and Be More Productive
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
New Image-Based Risk Model Helps Predict Future Breast Cancers
An automated risk model using digital breast tomosynthesis images can identify women at high risk for developing cancer before their next screening exam. Medscape Medical News …read more