Hormone Therapy

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Hormone therapy and dementia: A critical window of opportunity

Hormone therapy only protects against dementia if it is taken at a certain time in life, according to study findings.

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Hormone therapy in 2011: Rethinking the evidence

Results from recent randomized trials of menopausal hormone therapy have dramatically changed the practice of menopausal medicine.

FDA approves 2 new strengths of leuprolide acetate to treat children with CPP

FDA has approved 2 new strengths (11.25 mg and 30 mg) for 3-month administration of leuprolide acetate for depot suspension (Lupron Depot-PED, Abbott) for the treatment of children with central precocious puberty.

Oral contraceptive therapy in teens: Addressing objections, encouraging communication

A pediatrician recommends that a teenage girl begin using oral contraceptives, but her parents disagree with use of them. They are seeking a second opinion.

Resource Center for Fracture Risk

If you care for postmenopausal women, you should check out this ModernMedicine Fracture Risk Resource Center. Reducing fracture risk in postmenopausal women has major public health benefits. This ModernMedicine Resource Center offers brief instructional videos from Dr Lubna Pal, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine; two brand new clinical articles on bone health throughout a women's life cycle and predicting and reducing fracture risk; and a downloadable screening and assessment checklist you can use in your office starting today, as well as a CME opportunity.

New Tool: Rx Adherence Predictor

Now you can determine in advance the likelihood of a patient filling and staying on their medications. This tool can support your ability to prioritize and target patients who may benefit from counseling about the importance of maintaining your prescribed drug regimen.