High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Protocols High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Protocols
Stubborn variability persists despite attempts to standardize induction care.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC
The test had relatively high sensitivity in an average-risk population, raising hopes that it could help increase screening rates among patients who decline stool tests or colonoscopies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Twice as Nice? Double Antibiotics for Single Infection Problematic Twice as Nice? Double Antibiotics for Single Infection Problematic
Repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections that are pervasive but unnecessary.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Practicing Medicine in Canada's Far North Practicing Medicine in Canada's Far North
Andrea Prince, MD, reflects on her years of medical practice in the remote town of Nunavik.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

AI in Rheumatology: Current and Future Roles AI in Rheumatology: Current and Future Roles
AI brings opportunities to improve workflow, make writing and certain tasks easier, and facilitate drug development, experts said at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained
Researchers delve deeper into metabolic syndrome trajectories finding that adults with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome over time are at increased risk for any type of cancer.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe? Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe?
There are surprisingly little data on how to safely combine new targeted treatments for breast cancer alongside radiotherapy. Experts weigh in on what we know.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening
Some 321,000 state employees would be eligible, at a cost of about $357,000 per year, according to one analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development
Teaser: A new study from Australia estimates how every additional minute of screen time influences parent-child verbal interactions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients
Clinical decision support systems could be a promising tool to help clinicians control hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy
A randomized study of a multipart cognitive-based intervention for women with overactive bladder showed improvement in health-related quality of life.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Source Type: news

New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened with the potentially deadly respiratory illness, according to the CDC.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch System Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch System
The HeartMate Touch Communication System (version 1.0.32) is being recalled because the pump may unexpectedly stop or start.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Medicare Doc Pay Cut Eased as Biden Signs Fed Spending Bill Medicare Doc Pay Cut Eased as Biden Signs Fed Spending Bill
Physician groups continue to press for major revamp Medicare payments after securing a 2024 stopgap fix.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Experts Offer CGM Tips for Type 1 Diabetes Experts Offer CGM Tips for Type 1 Diabetes
At the Advanced Technologies& Treatments for Diabetes meeting, two clinical experts gave advice for helping patients with type 1 diabetes optimize CGM use.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news