Menstruation and Migraine: Can We End the Cycle?
Researchers found that lower levels of estrogen during menstruation cause women to be more vulnerable to migraines than men.
General Endocrinology
Point: Dietary Supplements Can Mitigate Poor Diet, Improve Health
Although it is estimated that more than 166 million Americans use dietary supplements, many healthcare providers are unfamiliar with how these substances are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Counterpoint: Dietary Supplements Are Largely Unnecessary
In Part 2 of this feature pair, Erin D. Michos, MD, shares her thoughts on why dietary supplements are largely unnecessary.
World Health Organization: Five-Year Plan to Address 10 Biggest Global Health Threats
In an effort to effectively address global health concerns, the WHO has announced the 13th General Programme of Work, a 5-year strategic plan spanning from 2019 to 2023.
Switching to Raltegravir or Dolutegravir Improves Leptin and Insulin in HIV
Switching from a protease inhibitor to raltegravir or dolutegravir was effective in improving insulin sensitivity, and reduced lipid parameters in PLWHIV.
Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults Updated
Over 1400 clinical trials and research studies were reviewed by a panel of 13 experts to develop the new guideline.
Thyroid Nodule Development in Patients With Extreme Insulin Resistance
Individuals with extreme insulin resistance have a high prevalence of thyroid nodules that do not appear to be associated with metreleptin treatment.
Struggles in Managing Iatrogenic Polypharmacy: Case Study
Even the use of as few as 2 concomitant drugs can introduce the risk for drug interactions and subsequent adverse effects.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for US Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP and CDC have approved and released 2019 recommendations for the adult immunization schedule in the US.
Novel Combined Oral Contraceptive Effective in Phase 3 Trial
Previous Phase 2 studies confirmed esterol has minimal impact on liver cells and metabolic pathways, as well as on coagulation parameters.
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