CAM Use May Delay Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients with early-stage disease who use dietary supplements are less likely to initiate recommended chemotherapy, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Limit Fluoroquinolone Use in Light of Risks, FDA Says
Clinicians should not prescribe these antibiotics to patients with uncomplicated infections such as sinusitis if there are other treatment options, the agency said. News Alerts …read more
Obesity/Diabetes in Pregnancy Affects Even Normal Babies
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy and/or the development of gestational diabetes raise the risk of childhood obesity even among normal weight offspring, a phenomenon dubbed “maternal imprinting.” Medscape Medical News …read more
Lean for Life Linked to Lowest Mortality, With Some Nuances
Researchers looked at optimal BMI number for lowest risk and how that has changed over past decades, as well as effect of weight trends over a lifetime and the impact of smoking, other comorbidities. Medscape Medical News …read more
Abortion rates at all-time low in developed countries but remain unchanged in developing countries
Abortion rates have declined significantly over the last 25 years in developed countries and are at a historic low. …read more
Abortion rates at all-time low in developed countries but remain unchanged in developing countries
Abortion rates have declined significantly over the last 25 years in developed countries and are at a historic low. …read more
How Does Use of ART Affect Maternal Morbidity?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews a retrospective study that evaluated the impact of assisted reproductive technology on severe maternal morbidity. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How Does Use of ART Affect Maternal Morbidity?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews a retrospective study that evaluated the impact of assisted reproductive technology on severe maternal morbidity. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Exercise may reduce the risk of cervical cancer
Even 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a study from scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute… …read more
Exercise may reduce the risk of cervical cancer
Even 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a study from scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute… …read more