Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
11/04/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized controlled trial found that subcutaneous fentanyl shows promise as an effective, safe alternative to intravenous administration for labor pain relief, with high maternal satisfaction and no...
11/04/2015
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
11/02/2015
A new study examined the effects of a diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones on the risk of osteoporosis development in women during the early stages of menopause.
11/02/2015
Heart attack
Heart attack
10/14/2015
A recent study examined the possible causes low prevalence of use of secondary prevention medication in women after a heart attack.
10/14/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/24/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Researchers conducted an international, multicenter, randomized noninferiority trial comparing radical hysterectomy with simple hysterectomy, including lymph-node assessment, in patients with low-risk...
09/24/2015
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
09/16/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
In her presentation at the Practical Updates in Primary Care 2024 Virtual Series, Chantel Cross, MD, provided an in-depth overview of polycystic ovary syndrome, offered a case study involving a 16-year-old...
09/16/2015
Breast cancer
Breast cancer
09/14/2015
Researchers evaluated the impact of a Mediterranean Diet with supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil on the rate of breast cancer onset in older women.
09/14/2015
Heart attack
Heart attack
09/01/2015
Researchers evaluated the impact of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and smoking on the risk of acute coronary syndrome in young women.
09/01/2015
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction
08/19/2015
The FDA has approved the first drug for the treatment of generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
08/19/2015
FDA Roundup
FDA Roundup
07/28/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
This FDA Roundup includes an at-a-glance look at the latest FDA drug approvals in June and July, including the first over-the-counter, nonprescription daily oral contraceptive, the first monoclonal...
07/28/2015
Statins
Statins
07/02/2015
Results of a new study detail the effects of statin use on the frequency of aggressive behavior in men and women.
07/02/2015