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WHO declares China virus outbreak an international emergency

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Reuters


The Alarming Rise in 3 Common STIs with Dr. Oluwatosin Goje

January 27, 2020

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Rates of three common sexually transmitted infections — syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia — are at an all-time high in the U.S. What’s behind this rise, who’s most at risk and how can we protect ourselves? Oluwatosin Goje, MD, an Ob/Gyn who specializes in infectious diseases, explains.

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How A Healthy Diet Can Help You Live Longer

How A Healthy Diet Can Help You Live Longer

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker and Center for Specialized Women's Health Fellowship graduate Dr. Camille Moreno’s column on longevity and diets.


FDA Warning: Weight Loss Drug Belviq May Increase Cancer Risk

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Forbes


High and Low Testosterone in Women - What Does It Mean?

High and Low Testosterone in Women - What Does It Mean?

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Dr. Taryn Smith discusses what treatments are best for high and low levels of testosterone in women.


A Look Back at the Top Women’s Health Advances in 2019 and an Eye Towards 2020!

A Look Back at the Top Women’s Health Advances in 2019 and an Eye Towards 2020!

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s annual wrap up column on the top women’s health advances in 2019 and an eye towards what could be coming in 2020!


Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

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Volunteer to bring this simple and fabulous sweet potato dish for your next holiday meal. Don’t save for only the holidays — eat all year round!


Menopause Specialist Makes Virtual Visits a Hallmark of Her Evolving Practice

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High physician/patient convenience and satisfaction cited


What's New in Contraception for Women?

What's New in Contraception for Women?

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the latest contraception options for women.


Updates from the 2019 NAMS Annual Meeting

Updates from the 2019 NAMS Annual Meeting

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Read senior Specialized Women’s Health fellow, Dr. Taryn Smith’s column on updates from the 2019 North American Menopause Society. Dr. Smith was honored as a new investigator award winner at the NAMS meeting for her quality improvement in osteoporosis research, as well as one of our graduated fellows, Dr. Heather Foreman Hirsh. Dr. Hirsh is now at Harvard and won the top research poster on menopause and metabolic parameters.


Fatty Liver, Me and Weight Loss!

Fatty Liver, Me and Weight Loss!

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Read Speaking of Women’s Health Founder and Chief Creative Strategist, Dianne Dunkelman’s column on her inspiring story on fatty liver and the hidden links to cirrhosis of the liver, along with our Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker.


New Osteoporosis Patch Study: Recruiting Postmenopausal Women

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New Tymlos Patch StudyThe trial compares Abaloparatide/Tymlos(R) injection vs Tymlos(R) patch. The patch is applied for 10 minutes daily and avoids the need for daily subcutaneous injection.Every woman with osteoporosis who gets enrolled in this study will receive active treatment free of charge in that there is no placebo group. Patients are randomized to either daily injection or patch. The study is 12 months and requires about 14 visits to Cleveland Clinic's main campus. Parking, mileage,…


The Dangers of Vaping

October 27, 2019

Podcasts

E-cigarettes and vaping are relatively new and many have thought of them as a helpful alternative to quit traditional smoking. But now, reports of serious respiratory illnesses likely tied to vaping are popping up across the country. Having identified nearly 1,500 lung illnesses and 33 deaths, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating multiple reports of serious respiratory illnesses likely tied to vaping. Learn more about the dangers of vaping from Cleveland Clinic pulmonologist and smoking cessation specialist, Dr. Humberto Choi.

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Cleveland Clinic Unveils Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020

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A dual-acting osteoporosis drug. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. New treatment for peanut allergies. These are some of the innovations that will enhance healing and change healthcare in the coming year, according to a distinguished panel of doctors and researchers.Cleveland Clinic announced the Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 at a multimedia presentation that capped off the 2019 Medical Innovation Summit. Now in its 17th year, the annual Medical Innovation Summit is organized by…


BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Nothing beats this all-time easy, favorite barbeque chicken pizza.


FDA Approves New Drug for Cystic Fibrosis

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A new drug to treat most cystic fibrosis patients has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor) is the first triple combination therapy available to treat patients with the most common cystic fibrosis mutation. Its list price is $311,000 a year, same as one of the maker's earlier treatments for the genetic disease.Trikafta is approved for patients aged 12 and older who have at least one F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis…


Do Hormonal Changes Affect Exercise In Menopause?

Do Hormonal Changes Affect Exercise In Menopause?

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Read Dr. Camille Moreno and Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on exercise and nutrition in menopause.


Cost-Comparison Analysis of APEX M™ Pelvic Floor Therapy for the Treatment and Management of Female Urinary Incontinence

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Authors: Anna Camille Moreno DO NCMP, Belinda L Udeh, Yao Meng, Sabrina Sahni MD and Holly L. Thacker MD The primary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of APEX M™ pelvic floor therapy, a pelvic stimulating device, for women with urinary incontinence (UI) from April 1, 2014 to January 31, 2018 at a tertiary medical center. Efficacy of the device was measured by daytime incontinence episodes; nighttime incontinence episodes (nocturia); number of female incontinence pads at study…


FDA approves Reyvow, a new treatment for patients with migraine

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets for the acute (active but short-term) treatment of migraine with or without aura (a sensory phenomenon or visual disturbance) in adults. Reyvow is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine.Migraine headache pain is often described as an intense throbbing or pulsing pain in one area of the head. Additional symptoms include nausea and/or vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Approximately…


Does Hormone Therapy Use After Menopause Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Diagnosis?

Does Hormone Therapy Use After Menopause Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Diagnosis?

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Dr. Holly Pederson and Erika Klempay, PA-C discuss if hormone therapy use after menopause increases a woman's risk of breast cancer.