Menopause
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Ovarian aging may be tip-off for cardiovascular risk
Key clinical point: “Older” ovaries were associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Major finding: The 10-year risk of MI was 2.1% in women in...
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Purified pollen extract for hot flashes did not inhibit tamoxifen’s efficacy
Key clinical point: When SSRIs are contraindicated for treatment of vasomotor symptoms, such as in women taking tamoxifen, Relizen was found to be...
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VIDEO: Novel and other therapies for vaginal dryness
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VIDEO: Causes of low libido in postmenopausal women are complex, don’t always require pharmacologic treatment
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AUDIO: Conjugated estrogen, bazedoxifene combo offers menopause treatment option
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VIDEO: Is the FDA’s black box on estrogen too ‘alarming’?
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After 3-year stumble, new weight-loss drug wins FDA approval
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New agent builds bone bigger, faster
Key clinical point: A novel anabolic agent being developed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis increased BMD faster and to a greater...
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Systemwide disparities seen in diagnosis, care of women with heart disease
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Denosumab's benefits persist through 8 years
Key clinical point: An ongoing major study provides reassurance regarding the long-term safety and effectiveness of denosumab for postmenopausal...
News
Women’s Health Initiative study netted $37 billion in savings
Major Finding: The WHI resulted in $35.2 billion in direct medical expenditure savings, most of which came from fewer combined HT users and...