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January 03, 2024
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Human growth hormone therapy linked with pediatric tibial physeal avulsion fractures

Human growth hormone therapy linked with pediatric tibial physeal avulsion fractures

According to published results, recombinant human growth hormone therapy was associated with increased risk for proximal tibial physeal avulsion fractures in pediatric patients.

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January 03, 2024
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Statins could mitigate clotting risk in women at menopausal age on hormone therapy

Statins could mitigate clotting risk in women at menopausal age on hormone therapy

Statin therapy could lower the odds of blood clot formation conferred by hormone therapy in perimenopausal women, according to a case-control study published in JAMA Network Open.

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January 02, 2024
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Study: Adolescents capable of asserting gender-specific care goals

Study: Adolescents capable of asserting gender-specific care goals

A chart review of transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients demonstrated that they are capable of asserting gender-specific care goals in discussions with physicians, a study published in Pediatrics found.

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December 27, 2023
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Once-weekly human GH increases total body lean mass for adults with GH deficiency

Once-weekly human GH increases total body lean mass for adults with GH deficiency

A once-weekly human growth hormone therapy conferred a greater reduction in trunk fat mass and a greater increase in total body lean mass than placebo, according to topline results from a phase 3 trial.

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December 20, 2023
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‘What’s normal has changed’: Navigating menopausal hormone therapy as CVD risk grows

‘What’s normal has changed’: Navigating menopausal hormone therapy as CVD risk grows

For women experiencing disruptive, bothersome hot flashes, the use of menopausal hormone therapy — a one-time standard but later feared treatment option — is far from straightforward.

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December 18, 2023
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PrEP use, HIV testing increased among transgender people from 2014 to 2021

PrEP use, HIV testing increased among transgender people from 2014 to 2021

The prevalence of transgender-related diagnosis codes in the United States increased nearly ninefold from 2014 to 2021, with significant increases in HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis prescriptions in this population, data show.

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December 07, 2023
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Top in women’s health: Treating menopause symptoms; statins lower breast cancer death risk

Top in women’s health: Treating menopause symptoms; statins lower breast cancer death risk

Researchers in Peru tested the efficacy of an oral herbal supplement with glucosinolates, phytosterols and citrus flavonoids in alleviating menopause symptoms.

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December 04, 2023
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Long-term hormone therapy after hysterectomy yields benefits up to 20 years

Long-term hormone therapy after hysterectomy yields benefits up to 20 years

Hormone therapy with transdermal estradiol may benefit bone and CV health and overall quality of life up to 20 years after hysterectomy, according to study results published in Menopause.

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December 01, 2023
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High hematocrit levels rare for adults receiving gender-confirming testosterone therapy

High hematocrit levels rare for adults receiving gender-confirming testosterone therapy

Fewer than 1% of adults receiving exogenous testosterone for gender-confirming hormone therapy have a hematocrit level above the norm of 54%, according to data published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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November 28, 2023
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Reduced menopause symptoms with herbal supplement vs. hormone therapy

Reduced menopause symptoms with herbal supplement vs. hormone therapy

An oral herbal supplement with glucosinolates, phytosterols and citrus flavonoids was associated with some improved menopausal symptoms short term compared with estrogen plus progestogen therapy, researchers reported in Menopause.

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