One of the key indicators of a nation’s health is how well it can care for its young. Despite many advances in medical care and improvements in access to care, infant mortality remains a significant… …read more
Rates of preterm birth in the United States have been falling since 2006, but the rates of early preterm birth in singletons (those under 34 weeks’ gestation), specifically, have not trended downward… …read more
World Health Organization guidelines recommend optimal red blood cell folate concentrations in women of reproductive age to prevent neural tube defects. Medscape Medical News …read more
Female liver cells, and in particular those in menopaused women, are more susceptible to adverse effects of drugs than their male counterparts, according to new research carried out by the JRC. …read more
Dr Jo-Ann Manson describes the high-risk groups that should be screened for hypo- or hyperthyroidism. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Consuming at least two cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of recurrence in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study. …read more
The name is still evolving, but the idea of a more patient-centered cesarean delivery is beginning to take root in American hospitals. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where roughly 35% of the 6,500… …read more
A new study shows that calcification in arteries in breast tissue correlates closely with coronary artery calcium – a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. …read more
Even though HPV screening has been approved as a standalone screening test, results from a large ‘real-world’ study show that it can miss cervical cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Research backs ultrasound for its lack of radiation, lower cost, and reliable results, but CT is often the go-to choice. Medscape Medical News …read more