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February 20, 2023
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Top in cardiology: Heart complications in COVID-19; safety of hormone therapy

Top in cardiology: Heart complications in COVID-19; safety of hormone therapy

A recent study found that men were more likely than women to have cardiovascular complications during hospitalization with COVID-19.

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February 14, 2023
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Menopausal hormone therapy safe for most women at low CVD risk

Menopausal hormone therapy safe for most women at low CVD risk

Menopausal hormone therapy for bothersome vasomotor or other symptoms is safe and appropriate for most women at low atherosclerotic CVD risk, whereas a nuanced approach is needed for intermediate-risk women, researchers reported.

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February 07, 2023
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Gender-affirming HT improves appearance congruence for transgender adolescents

Gender-affirming HT improves appearance congruence for transgender adolescents

Transgender and nonbinary youths had greater appearance congruence — the experience that physical appearance aligns with gender —and less depression and anxiety after 2 years of gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to study data.

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February 02, 2023
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Systolic BP significantly increases with HT for postmenopausal women

Systolic BP significantly increases with HT for postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women with hypertension taking estrogen alone or combined with progesterone had a statistically significant increase in systolic blood pressure compare with placebo, according to an analysis of WHI data.

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January 31, 2023
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Ospemifene, hormone therapy may improve postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy

Ospemifene, hormone therapy may improve postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy

Among postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy, ospemifene treatment and hormone therapy improved the vaginal microbiome in different ways, according to findings published in Menopause.

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January 20, 2023
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Hormone therapy in perimenopause may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Hormone therapy in perimenopause may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Hormone therapy may promote better memory and cognitive function and larger brain volumes among women carrying APOE4, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

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January 10, 2023
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High proportion of menopause symptoms go untreated despite effective therapies

High proportion of menopause symptoms go untreated despite effective therapies

Two studies published in Menopause demonstrated hormone therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors as generally effective therapies for menopausal symptoms.

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December 29, 2022
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This year's top USPSTF stories: Hormone therapy, aspirin for CVD prevention, sleep apnea

This year's top USPSTF stories: Hormone therapy, aspirin for CVD prevention, sleep apnea

Over the past year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening and preventive treatment for various medical conditions

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December 28, 2022
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Top prevention news from 2022: Statins vs. supplements; avocado to lower CV risk; and more

Top prevention news from 2022: Statins vs. supplements; avocado to lower CV risk; and more

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most-read news of 2022 in CHD and prevention.

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December 02, 2022
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Racial disparities in hormone therapy acceptance in perimenopausal, postmenopausal women

Racial disparities in hormone therapy acceptance in perimenopausal, postmenopausal women

A pilot study published in Menopause highlighted racial disparities in the acceptance of systemic and local hormone therapy in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

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