Most often, an ammonia-like vaginal smell during pregnancy is caused by changes in the makeup of urine. Reasons for this include lifestyle factors such as dietary preferences, dehydration, and supplement use. This article also looks at five causes including STIs and UTIs, as well as prevention and treatment options. …read more
Only one third of people with eating disorders in the US receive treatment. New research points to disparities in care and shows that certain individuals are less likely to be diagnosed and treated. Medscape Medical News …read more
Data entry, alerting, and interoperability were the categories most likely to be linked to potential harm, researchers found. Medscape Medical News …read more
In conventional practice, medical abortion isn’t attempted until the sac can be visualized on ultrasound. But is this necessary for effective pregnancy termination? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Vaginal swelling can occur for a range of different reasons. This article examines 14 reasons why a person may experience vaginal swelling, including, pregnancy, allergies and irritation, infections, and STIs. We also look at possible treatment options and identify when someone should see a doctor. …read more
Meeting gestational weight gain goals starts with understanding how too little or too much weight can affect maternal and infant outcomes, now and later on in life. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
It is normal for someone to have questions after having a hysterectomy, and to have concerns about how it will affect libido and sexual activity. Find out here how long it takes before sexual activity can resume, what to expect afterward, and how a hysterectomy may improve the enjoyment of sex with a partner. …read…
A study set out to investigate the impact of long-term antibiotic use on the risk of death in women. The results add to existing worries about antibiotics. …read more
The committee favors marketing the infliximab biosimilar product Zessly for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis. International Approvals …read more
In clinical testing, Shingrix demonstrated over 90% efficacy against herpes zoster in adults aged 50 years or older, with efficacy sustained during the 4-year follow-up period. International Approvals …read more