Menstruation-Related Symptoms Cause Significant Loss in Workplace Productivity
Menstruation-related symptoms (MRS) cause a great deal of productivity loss, mainly due to presenteeism.
General Endocrinology
Similar HIV Risk Profiles With Depot Medroxyprogesterone, Copper IUDs, Levonorgestrel Implants
The similar rates of HIV risk among a population of African woman using intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, copper intrauterine devices, and levonorgestrel implants highlights the need for HIV prevention to be incorporated into contraceptive practices.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated With Depression in Older Adults
Every 10-ng/mL increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D was associated with a 12% decrease in the risk for depression in older adults.
Patient Groups Urge Court of Appeals to Prioritize Patient Protections
Patient groups have issued a joint statement today to urge the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to prioritize patient protections as it presides over arguments in the case Texas v United States.
Time in Target Blood Glucose Range Independently Associated With Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
Critically ill patients who maintained blood glucose levels between 70 to 140 mg/dL at least 80% of the time had increased survival compared with those who did not.
Understanding Medical Issues Relevant to Transgender Patients
A guide to help clinicians understand the medical issues relevant to transgender persons, based on a review of current evidence.
Estradiol May Protect Against Cognitive Impairment Mediated by Visceral Adiposity
Estradiol has anti-inflammatory properties and can strengthen the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which may oppose the effects of visceral adiposity.
Vyleesi Approved for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Vyleesi is approved for the treatment of premenopausal women with acquired, generalized, hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) as characterized by low sexual desire that causes markeddistress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to: a co-existing medical or psychiatric condition; problems with the relationship; or the effects of a medication or drug substance.
Hyperandrogenism and Athletic Performance: The Current Landscape for Elite Female Athletes
For women, athletes with fT levels in the highest tertile had significantly better performance in the 400-meter sprint, 400-meter hurdles, 800-meter sprint, hammer throw, and pole vault.
The Essentials Program Improves Confidence and Knowledge in Managing Eating Disorders
More than 90% of respondents indicated that the program met their learning needs and expectations.
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