Fertility-Preserving Surgery in Borderline Ovarian Tumors
Dr Peter Kovacs comments on a study that looked at the outcomes of fertility-preserving surgery in women with borderline ovarian tumors. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Trump Budget Ups Funds to Fight Opioids, Cuts HHS
The budget takes a four-pronged approach, according to the new HHS secretary, with the fight against opioid abuse gaining some funding, while other departments may take some hits for 2019. Medscape Medical News …read more
Cesarean Rates Lower With Induced Labor vs Expectant Management
The largest randomized trial to date comparing elective induction with expectant management shows reduced cesarean delivery rates and other favorable outcomes with induction. Medscape Medical News …read more
This protein fuels triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers report that they have identified a new stem cell pathway that drives the development of highly aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. …read more
PRAC Seeks New Pregnancy Prevention Measures For Retinoids
The EMA committee calls for updating pregnancy prevention measures and including a warning with retinoid products on the possible risk for neuropsychiatric disorders. News Alerts …read more
PRAC Recommends Regular Liver Testing for Women Taking Esmya
The European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee recommended liver monitoring at least monthly for women taking ulipristal acetate (Esmya, Gedeon Richter) for uterine fibroids. News Alerts …read more
Human Eggs Fully Grown in Lab for First Time
A new proof-of-principle study shows it’s possible to develop fully mature human eggs in the laboratory. If the procedure can be scaled-up, it holds hope for cancer sufferers and infertility. Medscape Medical News …read more
Sex talk: 5 myths you need to drop
No, the ‘cherry’ doesn’t ‘pop,’ and yes, masturbation is your best friend. In this article, we debunk the top five myths you’ve probably heard about sex. …read more
FDA Again Advises Against Morcellators for Fibroids
The risk for uterine sarcoma being found in fibroids is too high, notes Dr Markman. Medscape Oncology …read more
What is this pain in my lower right abdomen?
We look at a number of different causes of pain, ranging in severity, in the lower right abdomen. We also examine when treatment is required. …read more