Women's Health

 
Machine Learning Identifies Risk Factors for Severe Cognitive Decline During Menopause
January 16, 2025

The effective approach to identifying risk for the disruptive cognitive issues holds promise for development of early intervention to mitigate decline.

USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations on Osteoporosis Screening to Prevent Fractures
January 15, 2025

The USPSTF recommends all women ages 65 and older and at-risk postmenopausal women under 65 should be screened for osteoporosis.

12 Facts on Wildfire Smoke: Short- and Long-Term Effects on Human Health and the Environment
January 13, 2025

The Los Angeles wildfires continue nearly unabated despite heroic efforts by first responders. Wildfire smoke has both short- and long-term effects on health and habitat. Here's what to know, for you and your patients.

Atumelnant Demonstrates Rapid and Sustained Biomarker Reduction in Phase 2 Trial in Adults with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
January 10, 2025

Atumelnant treatment resulted in statistically significant reductions in serum androstenedione and 17-OHP as well as notable improvements in CAH symptoms.

Elinzanetant Meets All Endpoints in Phase 3 Study of VMS Caused by Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer
January 09, 2025

Elinzanetant produced a statistically significant reduction in frequency of treatment-related vasomotor symptoms as early as week 1 and in severity at weeks 4 and 12.

Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Childhood Health Issues: Daily Dose
January 07, 2025

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FDA Adds Black Box Warning to Fezolinetant Label, Advising of Rare but Serious Liver Injury
December 23, 2024

The black box warning, the agency's most prominent alert, follows earlier additions to the original fezolinetant label about hepatic injury and regular LFT testing.

CDC Adds Heplisav-B to Recommendations for HepB Vaccination During Pregnancy
December 18, 2024

The addition, based on an approved update to labeling, expands to 4 the recommended vaccination options that health care professionals can offer to pregnant people.

Prenatal Exposure to Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Long-Term Health Problems in Children
December 18, 2024

The potential adverse outcomes include asthma, food allergies, cerebral palsy, and cancer, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.