Possible Pen Needle Confusion Prompts FDA Safety Alert
The FDA has received reports of patients using standard pen needles to inject insulin without removing the inner needle cover, leading to patient harm in some cases. News Alerts …read more
Signs and symptoms of Crohn’s disease in women
Crohn’s disease is equally common in men and women but can affect them differently. In this article, learn about four symptoms of Crohn’s disease in females. …read more
One-Step Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis of Little Benefit
Switching from two-step to one-step gestational diabetes screening at Kaiser Permanente Washington didn’t appear to be useful; in fact, it increased labor induction, neonatal hypoglycemia, and insulin use, with little apparent benefit. Medscape Medical News …read more
Affluent, Insured, and Worried About Cancer Costs
Breast cancer patients want — but are not getting — cost information before treatment, reports a new study of relatively well-off patients Medscape Medical News …read more
How to treat and prevent ingrown pubic hair
Ingrown pubic hairs are a common problem but may be more likely to affect those who shave or wax. In this article, learn how to treat and prevent them. …read more
IUDs After Birth: Expulsion Rates Vary by Placement Factors
Early insertion of IUDs between 10 minutes and 4 weeks after birth was linked to higher rates of expulsion, as were placements with hormone-containing IUDs or in women with vaginal births. Medscape Medical News …read more
Life expectancy for stage 3 breast cancer
Many factors influence a person’s life expectancy after a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, including age, sex, and response to treatment. In this article, learn more about survival rates, treatment, and remission. …read more
Racism, Sexism, Other Forms of Discrimination Persist in Ob-Gyn
A trilogy of new articles details the many shapes and forms of discrimination and bias experienced by ob-gyn practitioners and suggests strategies to help tackle them. Medscape Medical News …read more
Does Hypothyroidism Explain Mona Lisa’s Smile?
The unusual appearance and enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa may be because she suffered from hypothyroidism following a pregnancy, say two experts in a new analysis of the famous painting. Medscape Medical News …read more
New Antibiotics for Europe: CHMP Likes Vabomere, EC Clears Xerava
Vabomere combines meropenem and vaborbactam for treatment of complicated UTIs and other infections; Xerava (eravacycline) is for complicated intra-abdominal infections. Medscape Medical News …read more