A new study has found that factors such as vaccine bundling, strong recommendations, and reducing missed vaccination opportunities may lead to HPV vaccination rates that beat the national average. Medscape Medical News …read more
This is a first step towards risk based screening, say researchers. Extending the cervical cancer screening interval beyond five years for women aged 40 and older who test negative for human… …read more
In a study appearing in JAMA, Cindy L. Amundsen, M.D., of Duke University, Durham, N.C. …read more
Mitochondrial manipulation technology allowed a woman to give birth to a baby born without her mitochondrial disease. Here’s what you need to know about this medical breakthrough. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
The final data from the POEM study indicate no cases of congenital anomalies associated with the antithyroid drug methimazole were seen when it was discontinued before 6 weeks’ gestation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Kaunitz suggests an honest self-assessment of our experience level when planning for surgical care of our patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that is persistent can cause high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and that can lead to invasive cervical cancer. …read more
Men who’ve possibly been exposed to the virus without developing symptoms should wait much longer than previously advised to attempt pregnancy with a partner or have condomless sex. News Alerts …read more
Federal health officials are advising men who have possibly been exposed to Zika virus to practice safe sex and delay plans for conception for at least 6 months after exposure. The Centers for… …read more
All pregnant women should be screened with blood pressure measurements for preeclampsia throughout pregnancy, according to a new draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force…. …read more