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Zuranolone Capsules (Zurzuvae)
Zuranolone can be prescribed to treat postpartum depression.
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Postpartum Depression Medication Headed to Market
FDA approves first oral solution.
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Fezolinetant Tablets (Veozah)
Fezolinetant can be prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms caused by menopause.
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Oral Medication to Treat ‘Hot Flashes’ Could Be Available Soon
The FDA has approved the first neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist to alleviate symptoms associated with moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms caused by menopause.
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Does Topiramate Decrease the Efficacy of Oral Contraceptives?
Women taking low-dose topiramate (< 200 mg per day) and oral contraception did not experience more contraceptive failures compared to women taking other headache remedies (propranolol, metoprolol, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, or verapamil).
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Identifying High-Risk Cancer Patients Through Appropriate Screening
Less than 20% of average-risk women receive guideline-adherent cervical cancer screening, and guideline-adherent screening was highest for primary HPV testing.
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Controlling Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Could Lower Dementia Risk
Investigators found an association between high blood pressure during pregnancy and a higher likelihood of developing dementia later in life.
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Financial Coaching Boosts Follow-Up Visit, Vaccination Rates for Babies
Assisting low-income new parents can lead to better outcomes.
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Cumulative Estrogen Exposure Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
These findings could help clinicians sustain their postmenopausal patients’ neurological health.
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Providing Ethical Neonatal Cardiac Care
The complexities associated with neonates with cardiac disease require a collaborative and cohesive strategy. Shared decision-making, research ethics, and outcomes reporting are important considerations.