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American Cancer Society Honors Cleveland Clinic Researcher Charis Eng
Charis Eng, MD, PhD, Founding Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Genomic Medicine Institute, Founding Director of the Center for Personalized Genetic Healthcare, and internationally recognized leader in the…
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors: Treatments are available
Dr. Holly L. Thacker, Dr. Anna Camille Moreno and Dr. Sabrina K. Sikka discuss the genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors and the treatments available in the Cleveland Clinic…
FDA Expands Gardasil to Include Adults Up to Age 45
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the use of a human papillomavirus vaccine called Gardasil 9 for men and women between the ages of 27 and 45. The FDA previously approved the HPV…
NAMS Menopause e-Consult Features Commentary on Midlife-Related Clinical Issues
The North American Menopause Society's September issue of Menopause e-Consult features expert commentary from Dr. Heather Hirsch on midlife-related clinical issues. Dr. Hirsch is a graduate of the…
The techno vagina: The laser and radiofrequency device boom in gynecology
In July 2018, the FDA released a statement of concern reiterating the need for research and randomized clinical trials before energy-based device treatments can be widely accepted, and that they are…
Sexual Function after Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer
Learn how cancer and cancer treatment can affect women’s sexual function and what we can do about it. Hear from a panel of experts, have all your questions answered and meet other women who share…
Updated Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination 2018
The CDC and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently released updated recommendations regarding the influenza vaccine for the 2018-19 flu season. This report updates the…
Ohio firing pharmacy middlemen that cost taxpayers millions
The Ohio Department of Medicaid is changing the way it pays for prescription drugs, giving the boot to all pharmacy middlemen because they are using "spread pricing," a practice that has cost…
Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's, But How?
There's new evidence that a woman's levels of female sex hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, can influence her risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Women are less likely to…
FDA Approves Orilissa for Endometriosis Pain
The Food and Drug Administration has approved elagolix (Orilissa) for oral treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis, announced AbbVie and Neurocrine Biosciences; this…
FDA Warning About Laser Devices for 'Vaginal Rejuvenation'
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on manufacturers marketing the use of laser or other energy-based devices for "vaginal rejuvenation" which manufacturers claim will treat…
Virtual Appointments with Dr. Holly L. Thacker are Simple and Convenient for Out-of-State Patients
Indiana patient describes her positive experiences using the Cleveland Clinic Express Care Online app for virtual appointments with Dr. Holly L. Thacker.…