Obesity, Menstrual Irregularity and PCOS in Women With T1D Obesity, Menstrual Irregularity and PCOS in Women With T1D
A better understanding of the prevalence of these conditions among women with type 1 diabetes could have important implications for managing these patients.Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Genomic Screening for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility Genomic Screening for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility
This article suggests several approaches which might substantially reduce deaths from this disorder.Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Increased CV and Bleeding Risk: The Price for Pain Relief? Increased CV and Bleeding Risk: The Price for Pain Relief?
A new study confirms that NSAID use post-MI significantly increased cardiovascular and bleeding risk.Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Sacubitril/Valsartan: Neprilysin Inhibition 5 Years Later Sacubitril/Valsartan: Neprilysin Inhibition 5 Years Later
In 2014, the PARADIGM-HF trial determined that sacubitril/valsartan improved outcomes compared to enalapril in patients with chronic HFrEF. What have we learned about neprilysin inhibition since?JACC: Heart Failure (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women
This report details various reasons for hospital admission among pregnant women with COVID-19, their pregnancy characteristics, and birth outcomes.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Recent Trends in Adjuvant Chemotherapy Use in Elderly NSCLC Recent Trends in Adjuvant Chemotherapy Use in Elderly NSCLC
A new study examined recent trends in the patterns of use of adjuvant chemotherapy among elderly patients with lung cancer. What have we learned?Translational Lung Cancer Research (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Systemic Therapy for Non-Serous Ovarian Carcinoma Systemic Therapy for Non-Serous Ovarian Carcinoma
The treatment of non-serous ovarian cancer requires a different approach. What are the available therapeutic options?Chinese Clinical Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
The Pandemic Pediatrician: What We Know Now The Pandemic Pediatrician: What We Know Now
With more than 1 million US children infected with SARS-CoV-2 to date, we've learned a lot about COVID-19 in kids. However, we still have many unanswered questions.Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Article Source Type: news
Health Disparities in Dermatology: Making a Change Health Disparities in Dermatology: Making a Change
Drs Candrice Heath, Susan Taylor, and Lynn McKinley-Grant discuss health disparities in dermatology that were brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these disparities are starting to be addressed.Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery Evidence-Based Recommendations for Spine Surgery
This article presents a summary of up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations for spine surgery.Spine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Advancing Healthcare During the Pandemic and Beyond Advancing Healthcare During the Pandemic and Beyond
Healthcare has benefited from the pandemic in three ways, say Kaiser Permanente's CEO and WebMD's CMO.Medscape Public Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Commentary Source Type: news
Which Antidiabetic Drug Class is Most Renoprotective? Which Antidiabetic Drug Class is Most Renoprotective?
In a clash of the antidiabetic drug titans, which class demonstrates the most renoprotection?Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Why Is Serotonin Syndrome on the Rise? Why Is Serotonin Syndrome on the Rise?
Increased use of a growing number of available serotonergic drugs is probably fueling the rise in incidence of serotonin syndrome. Which combinations are particularly risky?Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Clinical Case Source Type: news
Cartilage Injury in the Knee: Assessment and Treatment Cartilage Injury in the Knee: Assessment and Treatment
Learn more about the variety of available options for the treatment of knee cartilage injuries and how to achieve successful outcomes.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Reticulated Open Cell Foam Dressings During NPWTi-d Reticulated Open Cell Foam Dressings During NPWTi-d
What benefits might the use of these dressings during NPWT with instillation and dwell time bring to the treatment of complex wounds?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Rigid External Distractors in Midface Fractures Rigid External Distractors in Midface Fractures
Are rigid external distraction devices an effective option for the treatment of midface fractures?ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Odds of Cholangiocarcinoma Proton Pump Inhibitors and Odds of Cholangiocarcinoma
Proton pump inhibitors have been reported to be associated with cholangitis. Might they increase the risk of cholangiocarcinoma?Liver International (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
The Significance of COVID-19-associated Myocardial Injury The Significance of COVID-19-associated Myocardial Injury
A new study suggests that dramatic headlines regarding the'devastating'and'lingering'consequences of COVID-19 on the myocardium may be sensationalist and not currently supported by evidence.European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With COVID-19 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With COVID-19
This patient with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to COVID-19 responded after one dose of the IL-6 receptor antagonist tocilizumab.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Most Chilblains Occuring in COVID-19 Negative Patients Most Chilblains Occuring in COVID-19 Negative Patients
Chilblains have been the most frequently reported cutaneous lesions associated with COVID-19, but this study reveals that 80% of these patients tested negative for COVID-19. How can this be explained?The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Optimal Imaging at the Primary Stroke Center Optimal Imaging at the Primary Stroke Center
This paper presents an imaging strategy that can be implemented within the resource constraints of a primary stroke center, with the goal of achieving fast, accurate diagnosis.Stroke (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Role of Social Distancing in Mitigating Spread of COVID-19 Role of Social Distancing in Mitigating Spread of COVID-19
Evidence that social distancing can play a key role in reducing transmission of COVID-19 could have important implications for prevention measures.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Outcomes of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Outcomes of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With COVID-19
According to this report, having COVID-19 while pregnant may result in severe illness and adverse birth outcomes, including preterm deliveries, miscarriages, and stillbirths.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
The Politics of the COVID-19 Pandemic The Politics of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The current politically charged environment has impacted nurses'ability to safely meet the needs of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Nursing Economics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Journal Article Source Type: news
How Much Does Marijuana Impair Driving? How Much Does Marijuana Impair Driving?
A recent study tested how people drive under the influence of marijuana.'DUI is still DUI,'says Dr F. Perry Wilson.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Moa 2020 moa 2020
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from MOA 2020.Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None Conference Coverage Source Type: news
Evaluation of Vitros Total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Assay Evaluation of Vitros Total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Assay
This study evaluated the accuracy of the Vitros Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Total assay, an antibody test used as a serologic screen for exposure to COVID-19.American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Persistent Pain and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Persistent Pain and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Does persistent pain impact the risk of cognitive decline in older adults?Pain (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Benefits and Harms of PSA-Based Prostate Cancer Screening Benefits and Harms of PSA-Based Prostate Cancer Screening
PSA levels are often used to stratify future prostate cancer risk, but what are the benefits and drawbacks of this strategy?Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Long Duration Levodopa Response in Parkinson's Disease Long Duration Levodopa Response in Parkinson's Disease
A new study provides further insights into the duration of response to levodopa in Parkinson's disease patients, which may help to clarify treatment strategy over time.Brain (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Assessing the Validity of the 24-Hr Migraine QoL Questionnaire Assessing the Validity of the 24-Hr Migraine QoL Questionnaire
This study aimed to provide evidence for its content validity as well as its usability in electronic form.Headache (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Impact of Increased Screening in Preventing Cancer Deaths Impact of Increased Screening in Preventing Cancer Deaths
Using statistical models, this study assessed the number of potential deaths that could be prevented by increasing screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.Preventing Chronic Disease (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Pulmonary Toxicity Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Pulmonary Toxicity
This article focuses on known pulmonary adverse effects of the checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab.Southern Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Older Age Onset of Systemic Sclerosis Older Age Onset of Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis may more rapidly progress among individuals who develop the disease later in life.Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Pre-op VR to Reduce Anxiety Before Gynecological Surgeries Pre-op VR to Reduce Anxiety Before Gynecological Surgeries
A VR intervention introduced to women before undergoing minor gynecological procedures resulted in a significant reduction of pre-operative anxiety and depressive symptoms.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
GIST of the Duodenum and Proximal Jejunum GIST of the Duodenum and Proximal Jejunum
What did imaging reveal about the cause of flank pain in this patient with a history of neurofibromatosis type 1?Applied Radiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstracts From ACR Convergence Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstracts From ACR Convergence
Dr Michele Petri highlights abstracts on systemic lupus erythematosus from ACR 2020, including the effects of hydroxychloroquine on QTc length and use of belimumab and obinutuzumab on renal outcomes.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None ReCAP Source Type: news
ACR Convergence: Psoriatic Arthritis ACR Convergence: Psoriatic Arthritis
Dr Saakshi Khattri reviews key abstracts about psoriatic arthritis from the annual ACR meeting, including a tool for early detection and a study showing dactylitis may signal an aggressive phenotype.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None ReCAP Source Type: news
' High-Speed' Science: It's Time We Slow Down'High-Speed' Science: It's Time We Slow Down
With COVID studies and virtual meeting abstracts coming fast and furious, we need to slow down and return to carefully reviewing new data, says Maurie Markman.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
How COVID Vaccines Were Developed so Quickly How COVID Vaccines Were Developed so Quickly
WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Michelle McMurry-Heath about the speed of the COVID-19 vaccines and when a vaccine may be available to the general public.WebMD (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Expert Interview Source Type: news
Medicare Payments Could Get Tougher for Docs Medicare Payments Could Get Tougher for Docs
Despite the new alternative payment models, costs have not declined, and Medicare may not have sufficient funds to cover benefit costs after 2024. Physicians could suffer a huge blow to their income.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
6 Big Changes Coming for Office-Visit Coding 6 Big Changes Coming for Office-Visit Coding
Next year, physicians may have an easier time coding for office visits -- and could even earn more money from them.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news
Hair Loss and Breakouts of'Maskne'Hair Loss and Breakouts of'Maskne '
Pearls from The Curbsiders include managing the most common types of hair loss, as well as face mask-related skin blemishes.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Febrile UTIs in Infants: A Talk With AAP Guideline Author Febrile UTIs in Infants: A Talk With AAP Guideline Author
The Cribsiders share clinical pearls on febrile UTIs from Kenneth Roberts, professor emeritus of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and author of the AAP guideline.The Cribsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news
The Paclitaxel Story in Cardiovascular Medicine The Paclitaxel Story in Cardiovascular Medicine
A new study examines the safety of paclitaxel-coated stents when used for treatment of femoropopliteal lower extremity artery disease.European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Oral Hygiene Habits and Transmission of COVID-19 Oral Hygiene Habits and Transmission of COVID-19
How might oral hygiene habits influence the spread of COVID-19 among persons living in the same household, and what steps should be taken to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?BMC Oral Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dental & Oral Health Journal Article Source Type: news
Fecundability and Use of Mobile Apps to Track Menstrual Cycle Fecundability and Use of Mobile Apps to Track Menstrual Cycle
Does the use of mobile computing apps that track the menstrual cycle and the fertile window influence fecundability?Human Reproduction (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Journal Article Source Type: news
Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in OB Patients Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in OB Patients
Certain sociodemographic factors may predict which OB patients are at greater risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. What are they?Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Characteristics of Health Care Personnel With COVID-19 Characteristics of Health Care Personnel With COVID-19
This update describes demographic characteristics, underlying medical conditions, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions among over 100,000 health care workers with COVID-19.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Fostering Resilience in Hospitalized Children Fostering Resilience in Hospitalized Children
What strategies may help foster resilience among children enduring a hospitalization?Pediatric Nursing (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news
