Should Children Be Allowed at Medical Meetings?
An oncologist who is a mother was recently bounced from presenting her poster at a major meeting because she brought her baby to the session. Is that okay? Medscape Reader Polls …read more
USPSTF: Screen Adults, Pregnant Women for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends primary care-based screening and counseling of adults, but cites insufficient evidence to recommend interventions for adolescents. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mailed HPV Tests Help Identify Women At Risk for Cervical Cancer
Kits to self-test for human papillomavirus (HPV) mailed to underserved women helped to identify virtually all of those with high-risk HPV oncogenic types, in a proof-of-principle study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Heart attacks increasingly common in young women
New research, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting, finds that heart attacks are no longer an ‘old man’s disease.’ …read more
Most, Not All, PCPs Willing to See Transgender Patients
Age, experience predict physicians’ comfort with transgender patients; clinicians and office staff should learn sensitive ways of communicating with this population, expert says. Medscape Medical News …read more
Simple Ovarian Cysts on Ultrasound Need No Further Monitoring
Simple ovarian cysts discovered on ultrasound are not associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer and do not need further follow-up imaging, say researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Breast cancer screening: How does it truly impact survival?
New research looking at the data of tens of thousands of women finds that screening for breast cancer has an important impact on survival. …read more
Physicians to NRA: This Is Our Lane
Clinicians tweet their disgust at a National Rifle Association (NRA) report and tweet that attacked an ACP article aimed at reducing gun violence. Medscape Medical News …read more
What is a TENS unit and does it work?
Some people use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to treat pain. This device works by sending electrical impulses through the skin. It may give people relief from the painful symptoms of arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other conditions. Learn more here. …read more
Managing Endometriosis Pain With Hormonal Contraceptives
A systematic review discusses the efficacy of this approach to controlling endometriosis-related pain. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more