The decision, described by the scientists involved as ‘disproportionate and poorly justified,’ is being seen as a victory for activists in a research field plagued by uncertainty and dispute over whether CFS has physical and psychological elements. Reuters Health Information …read more
Caffeinated coffee was associated with a significant reduction in risk of rosacea but other sources of caffeine, such as soda and tea, did not appear protective. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women are often advised to achieve a healthy weight before becoming pregnant. Is bariatric surgery a safe way to do this, for both mother and baby? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
A 2-month intensive weight loss program using meal substitutes followed by long-term diet and exercise aimed at weight loss maintenance may help keep type 2 diabetes at bay, finds PREVIEW study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Stereotyping due to age may be widespread in the medical profession. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Compared with standard chemotherapy, the PARP inhibitor extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced BCRA-positive breast cancer. FDA Approvals …read more
A molecular mechanism that is involved in the breast’s adaptation to breastfeeding may sustain pre-cancerous breast cells, finds a new study. …read more
A new Lancet series on C-sections worldwide shows an almost doubling of rates in the past two decades; while the richest women are having too many, the poorest don’t get them when needed. Medscape Medical News …read more
In the US, there are medical specialty boards for thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, head and neck surgery, colorectal surgery, and surgery for a variety of other organs/systems. But not the breast. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Andrew Kaunitz urges women’s health practitioners to evaluate and treat perimenopausal depression, with the aid of new evidence-based guidelines. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more