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Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Have Increased Mortality Risk
08/04/2023
Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the mortality risk of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and the risk of death associated with disease comorbidities.
08/04/2023
FDA Alert
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FDA Alert
FDA Approves First Over-The-Counter, Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
07/21/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved the first daily oral contraceptive for the prevention of pregnancy that does not require a health care provider’s prescription.
07/21/2023
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FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Menopausal Hot Flashes
06/07/2023
Leigh Precopio
The US FDA recently approved a novel treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms that are caused by menopause.
06/07/2023
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Sleep Disorders Contribute to Cognitive Decline in Women With MS
06/06/2023
A team of researchers determined the impact of obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia on cognitive decline in women with multiple sclerosis.
06/06/2023
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USPSTF Draft Recommendation Calls for Screening for Breast Cancer Every Other Year, Starting at Age 40
05/09/2023
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation regarding breast cancer screening in women aged 40 years old to 74 years old.
05/09/2023
Conference Coverage
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Patients With Breast Cancer Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors Experience Musculoskeletal Pain
05/04/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers aimed to longitudinally examine both the variability of musculoskeletal pain among individuals with breast cancer and any potential predictors for pain during the first 18 months of aromatase...
05/04/2023
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Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis in Pregnant Women Increases Risks
04/28/2023
Jessica Ganga
The researchers evaluated the impact of antirheumatic treatment in women who are pregnant with psoriatic arthritis and how such treatment affects pregnancy outcomes.
04/28/2023
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Breast Cancer Treatment With Paclitaxel Increases Risk of Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
04/28/2023
Jessica Ganga
Women with breast cancer who are receiving dose-dense paclitaxel are more likely to experience paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN) when compared with women who receive the treatment weekly,...
04/28/2023
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Aerobic Exercise May Improve Neurocognition in Patients With Breast Cancer
04/27/2023
Leigh Precopio
As neurocognitive decline occurs in the majority of patients with breast cancer, researchers conducted a blind randomized trial to determine if aerobic exercise was an effective intervention for reducing...
04/27/2023
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Conference Coverage
Low-Dose Gemcitabine Beneficial Treatment for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
04/21/2023
Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the response rate of gemcitabine in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer given at a low dosage. Their research was presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy...
04/21/2023