Sharon Smith

Dilation of the ureter is linked to an increased risk for urinary tract infections in children with prenatal hydronephrosis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dilated-ureter-may-uti-risk-kids-hydronephrosis-2026a1000jk4?src=rss

Condyloma lata in secondary syphilis shows consistent histopathologic findings that may help prevent misdiagnosis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/secondary-syphilis-condyloma-lata-shows-reliable-histologic-2026a1000jjy?src=rss

Under new billing codes starting in January, maternity care doctors will charge à la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. KFF Health News source https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/upcoming-billing-change-could-make-pregnancy-pricier-2026a1000jdo?src=rss

Harrowing scenes are unfolding at health facilities at the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. KFF Health News source https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/we-live-fear-congo-doctors-face-ebola-little-protection-2026a1000jdc?src=rss

A federally funded review conducted to inform US dietary advice supports a one-drink-per-day limit for all adults — a stricter recommendation than current federal guidance. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/federally-funded-research-backs-tighter-drinking-limits-than-2026a1000jcx?src=rss

Use of anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies during early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk for spontaneous abortion results of a large retrospective cohort study show. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/anti-cgrps-early-pregnancy-linked-miscarriage-risk-2026a1000j6a?src=rss