Women's Health

The accepted sBLA comes after phase 3 clinical trial results which demonstrated better overall survival, progression-free survival, and confirmed overall response rate than chemotherapy in patients with cervical cancer.

The results have been highly anticipated, following other studies showing that doxycycline increased protection against sexually transmitted infections for cisgender men and transgender women.

Investigators did not find any association between energy drink consumption during pregnancy and any adverse pregnancy outcomes.

These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.

The study findings have implications for the identification of novel pathways with which to selectively target folate-metabolism blood cancers.

Patients with breast cancer who underwent chemotherapy and skipped RNI did not face an increased risk of disease recurrence or death 5 years post-surgery.

Although PFS was improved in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, OS data were immature, requiring further research.

The approval marks levothyroxine sodium as the only FDA-granted LT4 therapy that does not have a labeled interaction with PPIs and can be taken 15 minutes prior to eating breakfast.

Women with inflammation during COVID-19 infection are at higher risk for Long Covid symptoms, according to study results.

Pharmacists are accessible and trusted health care professionals who have an important role in supporting people living with mental illness.

Pharmacists should consult state boards of pharmacy and local, state, or national associations to understand how regulations apply to them

Treatment options for individuals impacted with PMS can vary and include lifestyle modifications, medication treatments, and herbal products.

In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.

Pharmacy Times will be at the American Society for Nephrology’s (ASN) 2023 Kidney Week Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from November 2 to 5.

Although the initiation was high, only 33% of adolescent girls and young women continued PrEP use through the 6-month follow-up.

The trial data showed ongoing clinical benefit in patients with advanced endometrial cancer who completed pembrolizumab and continued on lenvatinib vs chemotherapy alone.

Curricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.

Researchers have identified new uses for insulin sensitizers, including in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.

Norgestrel (Opill) for pregnancy prevention will be accessible at various retail locations, including drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and online platforms.

The risk of developing gestational diabetes was similar between both group prenatal care and traditional individual prenatal care, however, group care may benefit some patients as a treatment option.

SSRI treatment for postnatal depression brought long-term benefits for mothers and their offspring in the following years after childbirth, study findings showed.

Stressful life events and poor sleeping patterns are linked to the development of atrial fibrillation in older women.

The results differ from previous studies and the predictions of the researchers that the Child Tax Credit would reduce the prevalence of low birth weight among pregnant women across the country.

Experts Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, and Joy Hoover, founder of Esōes Cosmetics, sat down to discuss how cosmetics can empower users of all genders.

Although not a traditional at-risk group for severe respiratory syncytial virus complications, pregnant patients should be aware of the possibility of infection and be educated on proper prevention procedures.

Session at NACDS Total Store Expo discusses how to address shortcomings in women’s health areas in the health and wellness industry.

Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, discusses how estrogen can affect binding at the serotonin receptor sites, causing psilocybin to impact women’s bodies differently.

A variety of comorbid mood disorders often accompany this condition, including OCD and PTSD.