Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Evidence builds for mesenchymal stem cell therapy in MS
Repeated intrathecal administration of autologous mesenchymal bone marrow–derived stromal stem cells for the treatment of multiple sclerosis was...
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Prenatal, postpartum education program improves breastfeeding duration
Targeted education to increase breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes was feasible and effective in a randomized controlled...
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Prenatal, Postpartum Education Program Improves Breastfeeding Duration
Key clinical point: Targeted education is effective at increasing breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes. Major finding:...
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BENEFIT 11: No new safety signals with interferon beta-1b
The long-term safety of interferon beta-1b for the treatment of multiple sclerosis is well established, and 11-year outcomes from the randomized,...
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Twin Birth Study: No benefit with planned C-section
A policy of planned cesarean delivery provides no significant benefit versus a planned vaginal delivery in cases of uncomplicated twin pregnancies...
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Study examines efficacy of small group programs for fatigue in MS
Fatigue: Take Control (FTC), a 6-week group education and behavioral program widely used to address fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis,...
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Triage MS-related ED visits to reduce unnecessary treatment
The majority of multiple sclerosis–related emergency department visits in a recent chart review were related to pseudoflares or MS-related...
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Risk score reliably predicts cesarean delivery
A risk score derived from five maternal and fetal parameters can help determine the overall risk of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women at term...
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Risk Score Reliably Predicts Cesarean Delivery
Key clinical point: A risk score derived from five parameters can help determine the overall risk of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women. Major...
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VIDEO: Novel tools measure disease progression in MS
The visual system is relevant and accessible for the study of multiple sclerosis and can aid in the measurement of neuronal and axonal injury.
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VIDEO: MS stem cell therapy research progresses, including oligodendrocyte progenitor trial
Stem cell therapy for progressive multiple sclerosis is an intriguing and controversial topic, and the state of the related science was addressed...
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Chronic cough guidelines highlight research needs
Neuromodulatory therapies and speech pathology–based cough suppression are suggested treatment options for unexplained chronic cough in new...
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VIDEO: Progressive MS trial failures provide lessons for future success
Findings last year from the ORATORIO trial showed for the first time that a pharmaceutical agent – ocrelizumab – was effective for slowing the...
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VIDEO: Bench research provides insight into progressive MS
A “Lessons from the Bench” session at the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2016 addressed the...
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Opiate drug detox appears safe in pregnancy
Contrary to conventional wisdom and standard obstetrical practice, opiate-addicted pregnant women can safely undergo detoxification during...