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CBT for Depression in New Moms Also Benefits Babies
Subjective and objective measures that included electroencephalography improved in babies whose mothers had postpartum depression after these women...
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Studies Extend Hopes for Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19
New results extend hopes for drugs that supply antibodies to fight COVID-19, suggesting they can help keep patients out of the hospital and...
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Should Hospitals Allow Visitors for COVID-19 Patients?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some physicians think hospitals should reconsider policies that restrict visitors. Medscape Reader Polls
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CDC Urges Return to In-Person School With Precautions
On Tuesday, several CDC officials called for schools to reopen for in-person instruction and said that it can be done safely as long as certain...
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Biden to Up States' Vaccine Supplies, Targets More Doses
The president said he would increase the supply of vaccines to states from 8.6 million doses to 10 million doses per week, a 16% increase, for at...
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USMLE Stuns Again: Clinical Skills Test Permanently Ended
In May, cosponsors of the Step 2 CS said they would take 12-18 months to revamp the test, after the pandemic put it on hold. Now, it's scrapped...
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Drug-Impaired Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A pathologist who misdiagnosed or made errors for more than 3000 patients while intoxicated has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for...
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Triplet Shows 'Promising' Activity in Unresectable/Metastatic CRC
Combining an EGFR inhibitor with a pair of checkpoint inhibitors can produce 'promising' activity in certain patients with colorectal cancer,...
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Biden Overturns Trump Ban on Transgender Troops
President Joseph R. Biden has overturned the ban on transgender people serving in the US military ordering that it must accept all Americans...
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More Than One Third of COVID-19 Infections Are Asymptomatic
A systematic review of 61 SARS-CoV-2 studies estimates the prevalence of asymptomatic infections. Medscape Medical News
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The Changing Brain Signature of HIV
Potent anti-HIV therapy has been accompanied by a shift in the profile of HIV-related brain abnormalities beyond the basal ganglia, frequently...
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Stem Cell Transplant Shows Long-term Benefit in MS
In the longest follow-up so far reported, 65% of patients with MS had experienced no worsening of disability at 10 years. Better results were seen...
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Myocarditis May Be Rare After COVID-19 in Elite Athletes
Some supposed 'myocarditis' detected by MRI after COVID-19 in university varsity competitors might really be normal heart muscle -- normal for...
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Health Experts Blame Rapid Expansion for Vaccine Shortages
The push that began over a week ago has not been accompanied by enough doses to meet demand, according to state and local officials, leading to...
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New AHA Scientific Statement on Mind-Heart-Body Connection
Mental health is important to the heart and overall health, the American Heart Association says in a new statement encouraging providers to...
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2 in 5 Americans Live Where COVID-19 Strains Hospital ICUs
An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital data shows that since November, the share of U.S. hospitals nearing the breaking point has...
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US Lacks Firm Grasp on Vaccine Supply Numbers, CDC Director Says
In the coming weeks, CDC officials and state vaccine sites will be focused on fixing supply issues, having enough second doses, and ramping up the...
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Journal Retracts Study on Mental Health Effects of Negative News
In March 2020, an article in The Conversation used the study's findings to argue that kids should reduce their television intake during the...
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Moderna Study: Vaccine Effective vs COVID Variants
Moderna on Monday said its COVID-19 vaccine could protect against the U.K. strain but that it is less effective against the strain identified in...
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California Lifts Virus Stay-at-Home Orders, Curfew Statewide
California lifted regional stay-at-home orders across the state Monday in response to improving coronavirus conditions, returning the state to a...
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Coronasomnia: Pervasive Sleeplessness Raises Concerns
Among the many losses suffered by millions worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss of sleep may be the most widespread. Medscape...
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Georgia Reports Jump in Cases of Coronavirus Variant
Georgia officials have now identified five cases of a COVID-19 variant in the state, raising the urgency to get people vaccinated. Associated...
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How Much Does Drinking Alcohol Contribute to US Cancer Burden?
Alcohol consumption accounts for 4.8% of all cancer cases overall, but this rises to 12.1% of female breast cancer, 11% of colorectal cancer, and...
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Florida Governor Walks Back Claim Over 1 Millionth Vaccine
DeSantis is walking back his claims that his state has now vaccinated 1 million seniors. Associated Press
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COVID-19 May Hide in Brains and Cause Relapses, Study Says
The coronavirus may remain in people's brains after infection and trigger relapses in patients who thought they had recovered, according to a new...