Lupus: a serious disease we know little about
Most Americans have either have not heard of lupus or know nothing more than the name. In this Spotlight, we take an in-depth look at this potential life-threatening disease. …read more
ACOG Advocates Dual Therapy for Gonococcal Infections
Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin is the recommended first-line regimen in the face of antimicrobial resistance. Medscape Medical News …read more
High Maternal Thyroid Function Affects Offspring Brain Development
The study is the first to show a link between high maternal thyroid function, as well as low, and neurodevelopment of offspring in childhood as assessed by IQ and MRI brain scanning. Medscape Medical News …read more
Daily aspirin could increase chance of pregnancy
Taking just an 81-mg dose of aspirin daily may increase a woman’s chance of getting pregnant, particularly if they have miscarried previously, suggests new research. …read more
Gardening therapy helps women on long-term sick leave return to work
Being and working in a garden combined with active job coaching can effectively help women on long-term sick leave return to work. …read more
Gene indicates higher risk of heart disease for women
Researchers have identified a high-risk version of gene that interacts with high estrogen levels in women, increasing the chance of heart disease. …read more
Mom’s Weight Gain After Giving Birth May Increase Child’s Obesity Risk
Maternal weight gain after giving birth, not just during pregnancy, increases a child’s risk of being overweight, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information …read more
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2015 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRM 2015. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Female rats struggle to find their way in BPA study from MU and the NCTR/FDA
Despite concerns about bisphenol A (BPA), academic and regulatory scientists have yet to reach a consensus on BPA’s safety. …read more
Repeat Tdap vaccination is safe in pregnancy
Receiving the tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of adverse events for mother or baby, even if the mother has previously received the vaccine… …read more