Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the initial abuse…
Women’s Health
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
New intravaginal ring
Researchers have developed a new intravaginal ring for the sustained 90-day co-delivery of tenofovir and levonorgestrel, an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug and a…
A woman’s reproductive health: Clues to future heart disease?
Reproductive status, hormonal therapy, oral contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy complications may raise woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
FDA approves first generic capecitabine to treat breast and colorectal cancers
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic version of Xeloda (capecitabine), used to treat metastatic breast and…
New program addresses women’s needs when developing medical devices
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health, part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has launched a new program designed to look…
Study: Showering helps ease discomfort of women in labor
A study in Clinical Nursing Research reports that a 30-minute “therapeutic shower” taken when a woman is in active labor, can significantly reduce tension…
Study: Tamoxifen reduces future risk of breast cancer in women with genetic predisposition who have had a tumor
A study, published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, of about 2,500 women has found that those who have inherited mutations in BRCA1 or…
HELLO, ANYONE THERE? OR IS THERE SIMPLY NO INTEREST IN THE “MENOPAUSAL” PATIENT?
Folks, the silence is deafening. Over the last year I have covered multiple topics concerning the healthcare of women
Study: HPV increases risk of esophageal cancer
A meta-analysis published by PLOSOne found that human papillomavirus (HPV) triples the risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Read more
FDA approves first nonhormonal treatment for hot flashes
On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brisdelle (paroxetine) to treat moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. Brisdelle,…
WHO releases guidelines for antiretroviral drugs in HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released “Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection.” Access the guidelines.
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the…
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
New intravaginal ring
Researchers have developed a new intravaginal ring for the sustained 90-day co-delivery of tenofovir and levonorgestrel, an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug…
A woman’s reproductive health: Clues to future heart disease?
Reproductive status, hormonal therapy, oral contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy complications may raise woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
FDA approves first generic capecitabine to treat breast and colorectal cancers
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic version of Xeloda (capecitabine), used to treat metastatic…
New program addresses women’s needs when developing medical devices
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health, part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has launched a new program designed…
Study: Showering helps ease discomfort of women in labor
A study in Clinical Nursing Research reports that a 30-minute “therapeutic shower” taken when a woman is in active labor, can significantly…
Study: Tamoxifen reduces future risk of breast cancer in women with genetic predisposition who have had a tumor
A study, published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, of about 2,500 women has found that those who have inherited mutations in…
HELLO, ANYONE THERE? OR IS THERE SIMPLY NO INTEREST IN THE “MENOPAUSAL” PATIENT?
Folks, the silence is deafening. Over the last year I have covered multiple topics concerning the healthcare of women
Study: HPV increases risk of esophageal cancer
A meta-analysis published by PLOSOne found that human papillomavirus (HPV) triples the risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Read more
FDA approves first nonhormonal treatment for hot flashes
On June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brisdelle (paroxetine) to treat moderate to severe hot flashes associated with…
WHO releases guidelines for antiretroviral drugs in HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released “Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection.” Access…
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