New Study Suggests Bacterial Vaginosis May be Sexually Transmitted
March 28, 2025

New research shows that treating both men and women with topical and oral antibiotics lowers the odds of bacterial vaginosis recurrence by more than half.

Women's Heart Health: 5 Studies from ACC.25
March 28, 2025

The risks to women's CV health differ, often significantly, from those faced by men, as demonstrated by 5 abstracts from the American College of Cardiology 2025 annual meeting.

Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Risk-Prediction Model for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
March 28, 2025

The model identified BMI, tobacco use, and family history of CRC as the strongest predictors for advanced neoplasia in young adults.

Pediatric Fentanyl Poisonings Spiral Up 1,200% Over 8 Years, Study Finds
March 28, 2025

In the pediatric population aged 0 to 19 years, exposure to fentanyl was through intentional use by two-thirds, investigators found.

Educating Patients and Providers: Key Takeaways for Better VMS Management
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how providers should actively screen for vasomotor symptoms (VMS), especially given the lengthy wait times to see specialists, emphasizing that education for both patients and health care providers is essential for timely intervention and effective management.

Understanding the Link Between Elinzanetant and Somnolence
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how there is no change in therapeutic indication based on this particular finding, though it may serve as a beneficial side effect for patients struggling with sleep difficulties.

Long-Term Safety of New VMS Agents: What We Know So Far
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how long-term safety data for fezolinetant and elinzanetant remain unavailable, though short-term results show very positive outcomes with significantly higher efficacy than previous treatment options.

Liver Safety and Monitoring in VMS Treatment
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how fezolinetant and elinzanetant can cause liver-related adverse events requiring careful monitoring for drug-induced liver injury, noting that patients typically recover after discontinuation and emphasizing that primary providers are ideally positioned to manage patients with complex comorbidities.

How Primary Providers Can Prevent the Broader Health Impacts of VMS
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how emerging therapies demonstrate promising efficacy data while highlighting the adverse metabolic and cardiovascular consequences associated with untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

Breaking Down the Science: Mechanisms of Action for New VMS Therapies
March 28, 2025

Panelists discuss how emerging therapies demonstrate promising efficacy data while highlighting the adverse metabolic and cardiovascular consequences associated with untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS).