With evidence that steroid injections may speed joint destruction in some patients with osteoarthritis, experts stress the need for informed consent about potential risks and benefits of injections. Medscape Medical News …read more
An IUD has strings that hang down into the vagina. People should locate these strings regularly to make sure that the IUD is still in place. Learn why the IUD strings might be missing and what to do here. …read more
Many people experience cramping after the insertion or removal of an IUD. Cramping usually disappears fairly quickly. However, some people may experience cramping for days or months after the procedure. Learn more about IUD-related cramping here. …read more
Phase 2 trial findings show rates of disease control and toxicity that are similar to historic standards, paving the way for randomized trials. Medscape Medical News …read more
New research suggests that estrogen exposure and hormone replacement therapy can help maintain cognitive health in postmenopausal women. …read more
Many countries are critically short of blood and current targets for blood collection are often inadequate to meet local needs, according to a newly published study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Tests, test prep fees, and interview costs may keep qualified students from even applying to medical school. But experts say there are ways to level the field. Medscape Medical News …read more
A woman may gain weight during the third trimester of pregnancy. This is because the fetus is growing and the body is preparing for delivery. Learn more about third trimester weight gain here. …read more
And does a history of ectopic pregnancy affect outcomes of later intrauterine pregnancies? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Hormonal changes can cause pregnancy acne. We discuss the appearance of pregnancy acne, whether acne is an early sign of pregnancy, and whether it continues after pregnancy. …read more