Search results for "Women's Health"
Better diagnosis, treatment of PCOS
Up to 70% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) go undiagnosed and one-third experience diagnostic delays of more than two years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/better-diagnosis-treatment-of-pcos.htm
1 Sep 2024
Earlier biomarker measurement may better estimate long-term cardiac risk
Two recent studies found that measuring low-density lipoprotein, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and other variables earlier in life could pinpoint long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and help inform interventions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/03/4.htm
3 Sep 2024
Pearls on low sexual desire, OTC menopause tests
A women's health expert explains how to treat low sexual desire if it causes distress, and how to counsel patients on diagnostic testing for menopause.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/pearls-on-low-sexual-desire-otc-menopause-tests.htm
1 Sep 2024
Updated resources on women's health now available from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative
Resources include the 2021 Well-Woman Chart, a comprehensive tool for clinicians providing well-woman care that summarizes preventive services recommendations based on age, health status, and risk factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/6.htm
6 Apr 2021
Women's health rights drive expansion of ACP policy
ACP's positions on women's health policy have grown from a few paragraphs into position papers, policies, and most importantly, progress.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/womens-health-rights-drive-expansion-of-acp-policy.htm
1 May 2024
Calcium, vitamin D may affect long-term health in postmenopausal women
A post hoc analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that those who took calcium and vitamin D supplements had a lower risk for death from cancer and a higher risk for death from cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2024
Boosting PCOS diagnosis, treating afib, and more stories
This month's issue covers polycystic ovary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, and early career physicians learning how to make referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/boosting-pcos-diagnosis-treating-afib-and-more-stories.htm
1 Sep 2024
Updated patient resources on women's health now available from WPSI
Resources include patient-focused information about the importance of preventive health care, Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) recommendations, and sample scripts for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/16/5.htm
16 Jun 2020
Boston welcomes Internal Medicine Meeting 2024
This issue features coverage of Internal Medicine Meeting 2024.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/boston-welcomes-internal-medicine-meeting-2024.htm
1 Jul 2024
ACP observes National Women's Health Week
ACP is a national supporter for the official National Women's Health Week organized by the Office on Women's Health.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/15/6.htm
15 May 2018