A Georgia law (HB 388) that took effect on Wednesday allows state residents to “adopt” embryos created for fertility treatments, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (Gould Sheinin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7/1). According to the
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Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New York Times reports.
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Women with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy appear more likely than those treated with radiation therapy to experience a major change in work status, according to a study published in the journal Cancer, Reuters reports. For the study,
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A mother’s weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter’s risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. “The findings are especially important because [...]
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The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard. Dr.
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A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression.
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The first of two reviews in this week’s edition of The Lancet discusses the standards of health and lifestyles of Indigenous people. It is the work of Professor Michael Gracey, of the Unity of First People of Australia, Perth, WA, Australia, and Professor Malcolm King, of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — With a cost of about $611 billion over 10 years, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee’s healthcare reform bill comes in significantly lower than the expected trillion-plus price tag.
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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (MedPage Today) — Organizational strategies known as clinical pathways can significantly improve the quality of care, shorten hospital stays, and reduce the cost of hip and knee joint replacements, a meta-analysis found.
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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced proposed changes that will increase Medicare payments for primary care physicians by an estimated 6% to 8%.
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