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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Mobile apps: Powerful untapped family planning resource?
A review of 160 mobile applications yielded a small number with comprehensive and medically accurate birth control information, but such apps...
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ATS: Study confirms strong association between sleep apnea, depression
Key clinical point: Patients who present for OSA or depression should be screened for both. Major finding: Patients with previously undiagnosed...
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ACOG: Survey finds few have experience in third-trimester terminations
Key clinical point: Many abortion providers lack knowledge and experience in the third-trimester management of lethal fetal anomalies. Major...
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ACOG: Practice and referral patterns may affect occult uterine sarcoma risk post hysterectomy
Key clinical point: Consider local clinical practice and referral patterns when counseling patients about occult uterine sarcoma risk. Major...
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ACOG: First-trimester smoking cessation reduces preterm birth risk by 24%
Key clinical point: When it comes to quitting smoking, the earlier in teen pregnancy the better for reducing preterm birth. Major finding: The...
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ACOG: Few physicians follow IUD placement recommendations
Key clinical point: In the absence of data on the best approach to IUD placement, practice patterns vary widely. Major finding: Only 7.5% of...
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NASPAG: Parity, postpartum status predict adolescent LARC use
Key clinical point: LARC methods are underutilized in adolescents. Major finding: Significant predictors of LARC vs. OC use were previous...