Top stories in health and medicine, March 24, 2014

From MedPage Today: Water Labor OK, Water Birth Risky, Groups Say. Immersion in water during the early stages of labor might benefit mothers-to-be by decreasing pain and shortening delivery times, but giving birth in water has no proven benefits and poses potentially serious risks to the baby, according to a statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Some Breast Cancers Require Longer Tx. Breast cancers with high-level estrogen sensitivity had a significantly greater risk of late recurrence, possibly indicating a need for more than 5 years of adjuvant hormonal therapy. Most Stroke Signs Unrecognized by Most Women. Knowledge of the signs of stroke appears to be low among U.S. women, particularly Hispanics. Biggest Match Day Yet. This year, with 29,761 residency positions offered in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP), medical school students and graduates enjoyed better odds than ever that they’d have a slot open for them, and Friday they found out exactly where they’ll be going. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Family Physicians Tags: News Cancer Neurology OB/GYN Source Type: blogs