FDA Approves New CLIA-Waived CBC Test for Faster Results
The XW-100 Automated Hematology Analyzer can be used in more healthcare settings by nonmedical personnel, offering faster results for patients and providers. FDA Approvals …read more
Life hacks: Dealing with postpartum depression
The weeks and months after giving birth can be emotional and stressful. Here are some ways to cope if your baby blues become postpartum depression. …read more
The Role of Metformin in PCOS-Related Infertility
Peter Kovacs comments on a new guideline from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on the use of metformin for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Why am I cold when nobody else is?
As winter begins to set in, it’s time to get those hats and gloves ready. But not everyone feels the cold the same way, scientists say. …read more
Updated Guidelines on VBAC Released by ACOG
A revised practice bulletin from the College advises that many women with previous cesarean deliveries can have a successful vaginal birth in later pregnancies. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Flu Shot During Pregnancy: Safe and Effective
After a study linked miscarriage with the flu vaccine, many pregnant women became reluctant to receive it. Here’s what clinicians should tell pregnant women to reassure them about the safety of the flu vaccine. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Good Obstetrical Outcomes Better With Single-Embryo Transfer
The chance of bringing home a healthy baby after in vitro fertilization is better with single- than with multiple-embryo transfer, regardless of whether fresh or frozen oocytes are used. Medscape Medical News …read more
Make Screening Mammography Personal, Say the French
France is overhauling its national breast cancer screening program, but the key element of the reforms is taking a more individualized approach. Medscape Medical News …read more
ACOG Guidelines: Vaginal Seeding Not Recommended
Vaginal seeding of infants born by cesarean delivery should not be performed unless it is part of an approved research protocol, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Medscape Medical News …read more
High Traffic Exposure Related to Lower IVF Success
Traffic-related air pollution affects in vitro fertilization outcomes, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more