Search results for "Women's health"
Newer oral contraceptives may be associated with higher clot risks
A study using data from 2 large primary care databases in the U.K. looked at oral contraceptive use in younger women who had a first diagnosis of venous thromboembolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/2.htm
2 Jun 2015
Internist follow-up key for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors may recover from their illness only to face the same diseases as their “well” peers, such as hypertension and diabetes. Experts suggest a shared care model to keep breast cancer survivors healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/breast.htm
1 May 2009
Genetic risk scores don't predict cardiovascular disease in women
Anemia drugs require risk managementConfusing Maalox product to be renamed
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/23/5.htm
23 Feb 2010
Taking a drink: what patients should know
Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013
Imaging for breast pain increases procedures but not cancer detection
Treating women with breast pain by performing imaging increased the odds of further tests and visits, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/6.htm
6 Mar 2012
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine demonstrate efficacy and tolerability for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine are effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats in women during midlife, with a possible small advantage for estrogen, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/4.htm
3 Jun 2014
Rural prevention efforts face specific hurdles
This issue covers topics such as programs that improve rural health, effective advance care planning, and new tools such as precision medicine in clinical medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2015
Vaginal dryness treatments no more effective than placebo, study finds
Many postmenopausal women with moderate to severe vulvovaginal symptoms can be treated with a nonprescription vaginal lubricating gel, based on individual patient preferences about cost and formulation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/4.htm
27 Mar 2018
Deciding which advocacy issues are ‘in our lane’
ACP asks four essential questions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/deciding-which-advocacy-issues-are-in-our-lane.htm
1 Oct 2019
Long-term follow-up of WHI indicates menopausal hormone therapy not helpful for chronic disease prevention
Hormone therapy after menopause is not effective for chronic disease prevention, according to a new analysis of long-term follow-up data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/1.htm
8 Oct 2013