The FDA has reported cases where doctors have incorrectly prescribed fentanyl patch painkillers for headaches or post-surgical pain with potentially fatal results.
In a nested study, circumcision reduced the transmission of herpes simplex virus 2 but did not have an effect on the transmission of HIV. Medscape Medical News
A urine test already marketed for diagnosing prostate cancer could also be useful for guiding management if further studies validate these results. Medscape Medical News
Analyses of the double-blind randomized controlled RAPID 1 and RAPID 2 trials show long-term improvements in physical function and pain. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that weight-bearing exercise during pregnancy helps women maintain overall fitness and better cardiovascular health during the perimenopausal period. Medscape Medical News
Transurethral radiofrequency collagen denaturation reduces stress leaks by more than 50% without adverse effects in women with urinary stress incontinence. Medscape Medical News