Women with a history of autoimmune thyroid disorder should be screened for thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TSH-R-Abs) before and during pregnancy, authors of a case study advise. Reuters Health Information …read more
Epinephrine auto-injectors could potentially have delayed injections or fail to inject as intended as a result of device design issues or operator error, the FDA warns. News Alerts …read more
Many practices may have to adjust their operations, if they haven’t already. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
In a historic shift, FDA transitions regulatory pathway for insulin and other biologics, meaning products deemed ‘biosimilar’ will be able to compete more easily with brands, in theory lowering prices. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnant women with diabetes and those with diabetic foot are the only patients UK physicians want to see in person during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Medical News …read more
Kids should receive the usual vaccines on time, but adult vaccines can wait, experts say. Many follow-up visits can be conducted via telehealth. Elective surgeries should be delayed. Medscape Medical News …read more
A record 40,084 US and international applicants listed program choices for 37,256 positions, the most ever offered in the Match. News Alerts …read more
Survey of women with polycystic ovary syndrome shows it is often trivialized by GPs as only a fertility problem and long-term consequences of the condition are infrequently discussed. Medscape Medical News …read more
The test that determines the eligibility of breast cancer patients to receive atezolizumab is like flipping a coin in terms of accuracy, says a critic. The manufacturer, Roche, says it is effective. Medscape Medical News …read more
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 remained viable in aerosols for hours and on surfaces for days, similar to the virus that caused SARS, according to new data. Medscape Medical News …read more