Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines

Heart Failure in Women: Epidemiology, Biology and Treatment

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Women make up a large proportion of the growing heart failure epidemic, yet focused research on heart failure in women is lacking.

Paruresis or Shy Bladder Syndrome: An Unknown Urologic Malady?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

17 million people in the US suffer from this disorder, why is there so little awareness of the condition?

Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Which hysterectomy technique is right for an individual patient? This up-to-date overview may aid in the decision-making process.

Psychological Distress as a Barrier to Preventive Healthcare Among US Women

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Distressed women may skip routine periodic health checkups, which could be harmful.

Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Certain lifestyle factors continue to be causally related to certain cancers, and other cancers have lifestyle-based etiologic factors. Lifestyle changes and cancer prevention/treatment are discussed.

Maternal Depression Worsens Child's Asthma

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:50 EST

In children with frequent emergency department visits for asthma, screening for depression in the child's caregiver may be helpful, researchers say.

Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:33 EST

What's the best way to manage nausea and vomiting in the first trimester? This article provides some evidence-based guidance.

Gonadotropin Levels Influence Fertility Success

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:41 EST

Assisted reproduction is more likely to be successful in women with high basal levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) in combination with low basal levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Swedish researchers report in the November issue of Human Reproduction.

New Algorithm Predicts Osteoporotic Fractures

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:01:42 EST

A new risk prediction algorithm for hip and other fractures from osteoporosis is relatively easy to use and can help primary care clinicians identify patients at high risk.

Low Molecular Weight Heparin an Alternative to Warfarin in Pregnancy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:24 EST

For pregnant women who require chronic anticoagulation, low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is an alternative to warfarin, but not an ideal one, according to a report in the November 1 American Journal of Cardiology.

Triggering With Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist in Hyperresponders

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:38:22 EST

A commentary on the benefits and risks of triggering ovulation with GnRHa in hyperresponding patients, published October 2009 in Human Reproduction.

Associations Among Feeding Behaviors During Infancy and Child Illness at Two Years

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

This study provides more evidence that breast feeding has lasting health benefits for infants.

Birth Weight Effects on Children Mental, Motor, and Physical Development: Evidence From Twins Data

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Does low birth weight have a lasting effect on children's mental, motor, and physical development? This study provides some clues.

Did US Make Mistake in Leaving Adjuvants out of H1N1 Vaccines?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:38 EST

As US health officials struggle to vaccinate tens of millions of Americans against the pandemic of swine flu, some are looking regretfully at one easy way to instantly double or triple the number of doses available: using an adjuvant.

Multiple Factors Likely Explain Drop in Male Births in the US

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:38 EST

Differences in sex ratio by race/ethnicity, gestational age, and singleton vs multiple birth pregnancies suggest that one mechanism alone is unlikely to explain the decrease in male births in the US, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the November issue of Human Reproduction.

Burden of Proof: Breast Cancer Changes Fall Short

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:38 EST

Making drastic changes to U.S. breast cancer screening guidelines will take much stronger evidence than that offered by a federal advisory panel this week, U.S. doctors said on Friday.

High Waist-To-Hip Ratio in Midlife Linked to Later Dementia

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:42 EST

A high waist-to-hip ratio in mid-life in women is related to an increased risk of dementia later in life, researchers report in the November 10th issue of Neurology.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu Risk

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:06:49 EST

Researchers say seasonal flu provides some cross-immunity against H1N1 swine flu.

Female Sexual Dysfunction: Barriers to Treatment

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

What are the seven classifications of sexual dysfunction in women?

Use of Antidepressants for Management of Hot Flashes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Which antidepressants should be considered first-line for treatment of hot flashes?