The FDA steps in after a National Toxicology Program claim of ‘clear evidence’ of link between high exposure to radio frequency radiation used in cell phones and cancer sparks a flurry of media reports. Medscape Medical News …read more
Outdated toxicity testing strategies and other issues may explain why the regulatory agency remains convinced that the use of BPA is safe, experts said. Medscape Medical News …read more
Gestational diabetes prevalence has risen slightly, whereas pre-existing diabetes among women prior to pregnancy has remained stable. Medscape Medical News …read more
CMS delays the start of a controversial E&M payment change but remains committed to collapsing what’s now a five-level coding system. Medscape Medical News …read more
For patients with early cervical cancer who undergo minimally invasive radical hysterectomy, disease-free and overall survival are worse than for patients who undergo open surgery, according to two new studies. Medscape Medical News …read more
Four actions could help all hospitals that provide obstetric care reduce mortality, and healthcare providers must advocate for better policies on postpartum care, the authors of two perspective articles write. Medscape Medical News …read more
Study of polls finds that no single issue dominates this election, but 40% of likely voters say healthcare is an extremely important issue in their thinking on voting for a congressional candidate. Medscape Medical News …read more
Fertility issues are common, and there are many ways to treat them. In this article, learn about fertility drugs for women and the possible side effects. …read more
Compared with expectant management, does IUI with ovarian stimulation offer a better chance of pregnancy? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
An interval of fewer than 12 months between pregnancies raised maternal risk for older women and fetal/infant risks for younger women, a study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more