Women's Health
Top news in osteoporosis: antioxidants, lactation-associated osteoporosis and more
The Healio Editors compiled news on osteoporosis in women’s health for National Women’s Health Week.
Combined estrogen plus progestin for menopausal symptoms not linked to type 2 diabetes risk
Risk for type 2 diabetes with use of menopausal hormone therapy varied by type of HT, according to a retrospective cohort study of women in South Korea published in Menopause.
In older patients with hardened arteries, women at greater risk for CV events vs. men
Among people aged 55 years or older who had a high burden of coronary atherosclerosis, women were at greater risk for a major adverse cardiovascular event than men, researchers reported.
FDA advisers unanimously support approval of over-the-counter birth control pill
FDA advisers voted unanimously to recommend approval of an over-the-counter progestin-only birth control pill, a decision hailed by one advisory panel member as a landmark for the history of women’s health.
Q&A: Menopause symptoms result in adverse work outcomes, missed workdays
Menopause symptoms can negatively affect work outcomes, highlighting the need for improved medical therapies and a more supportive workplace environment, according to researchers involved in a large cross-sectional Mayo Clinic study.
AI, machine learning may aid in PCOS detection, reducing undiagnosed burden
SEATTLE — Artificial intelligence and machine learning showed high performance in diagnosing and classifying polycystic ovary syndrome, according to study data.
VIDEO: Unmet needs of patients with C. difficile infection
In these videos, Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, medical director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital discusses the latest treatments, preventative options, and unmet needs for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.
VIDEO: Disparities in care for patients with C. difficile infection
In these videos, Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, medical director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital discusses the latest treatments, preventative options, and unmet needs for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.
VIDEO: Managing recurrence of C. difficile infection
In these videos, Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, medical director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital discusses the latest treatments, preventative options, and unmet needs for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.
VIDEO: Preventative strategies for C. difficile infection
In these videos, Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, medical director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital discusses the latest treatments, preventative options, and unmet needs for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection.