Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills
Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
Elevated 3 Alpha-Diol G Levels for Many Women With Acne
Findings among women with normal androgenic status and without menstrual dysfunction
WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas
However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
UTI Prevention Strategies Lacking in Nursing Homes
UTIs more often linked to causes other than catheter use; many facilities lack preventive measures
Chemo Ups Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Significantly increased risk of metabolic syndrome components and overall MetS score
Renal Function Tests Stratify Risk in Pregnant Women With HTN
Baseline assessment of renal function can identify the risk of developing severe preeclampsia
Women With A-Fib Less Likely to Receive Oral Anticoagulants
Even though they have a higher stroke risk from the condition than men
ERs May Be Overprescribing Antibiotics for Possible STIs
Three in four tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia came back negative
