Two experts debate whether women with diabetes are at greater overall risk for CVD than men, and if so, whether they need more aggressive risk factor management. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mounting evidence shows that many beauty products — particularly makeup sponges — become contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. …read more
The many different types of fibroid surgery include a myomectomy, radiofrequency ablation, and a hysterectomy. Learn about these and other surgery options here. …read more
Despite common wisdom that women with prior uterine rupture or dehiscence should avoid another pregnancy, outcomes were nearly all good in a recent case series. Medscape Medical News …read more
The CURE ID app allows clinicians to share and discuss experiences with difficult-to-treat infectious diseases through a website, a smartphone, or other mobile device. FDA Approvals …read more
Women who had bariatric surgery between their first and second pregnancies had better pregnancy and birth outcomes, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Recent research suggests that mammograms may help identify women at risk of heart failure by revealing the presence of calcium buildup in breast arteries. …read more
Light bleeding after a Pap smear is not uncommon as the test can irritate the cervix. Learn more about why bleeding can occur after a Pap smear here. …read more
A heart attack is a common cause of chest pain, but women may have different symptoms than men. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of chest pain in women here. …read more
‘Guidelines convey a false sense of certainty,’ writes one physician. ‘In science, there is no absolute certainty.’ Medscape Reader Polls …read more