Vast Majority of Women With Epilepsy Able to Get Pregnant
The vast majority of women with epilepsy are able to get pregnant with relatively few issues, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘The Beauty of De-escalation’ for Breast Cancer Nodal Tx
In a major trial comparing surgery and radiotherapy for the treatment of minimal positive lymph nodes in breast cancer patients, efficacy was similar for both approaches, but one had less morbidity. Medscape Medical News …read more
Parental Leave Policies Fall Short for Med School Residents
Despite resident physicians being in their prime childbearing years and pushed to endure inflexible work shifts, medical schools often don’t have adequate parental leave policies. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about fibroadenomas of the breast
A fibroadenoma is a noncancerous lump that can develop in the breast. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, complications, and possible treatment of fibroadenomas in this article. …read more
Crohn’s disease and pregnancy
Crohn’s disease and pregnancy can affect each other. However, most women who conceive while their Crohn’s disease is in remission can have a normal pregnancy and healthy baby. Learn more here. …read more
Can D-mannose treat a UTI?
D-mannose is a type of sugar that researchers believe may help treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Learn more about the studies, conclusions, and possible dosage here. …read more
Surgeon: Physicians in Genital Cutting Case Should Lose Licenses
A 22-year-old US law banning female genital mutilation was ruled unconstitutional in November. A surgeon who repairs the damage says even small cuts can deeply hurt victims. Medscape Medical News …read more
Exercise Preserves CV Function in Breast Cancer Patients
A structured exercise program during treatment helps preserve cardiovascular function in breast cancer patients at both 6 and 12 months compared with standard care. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘It’s Going to Be a Useful Agent’: Oxybutynin for Hot Flashes
A urinary incontinence drug is surprisingly effective in the treatment of hot flashes for both women with a history of breast cancer and those with menopausal symptoms but who do not have cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Free Beer, Wine After Alcohol Warning at Cancer Meeting
On opening night, an epidemiologist told meeting attendees that any alcohol intake was associated with an increased breast cancer risk. The next night, the organizers provided free beer and wine to attendees. Medscape Medical News …read more