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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…

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!

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

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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.

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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Dr. Oluwatosin Goje and Dr. Taryn Smith discuss the latest updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do to prevent and treat this virus.

How do I know menopause is coming? Will I gain weight? Will I need to take hormones? And is there anything I can do about those annoying hot flashes? Women's health specialist Pelin Batur, MD, walks us through what to expect.

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Dr. Holly L. Thacker lists the top seven women's health concerns and how women can help prevent and treat the concerns.

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Speaking of Women’s Health’s freelance Online Community Manager shares her story of working from home while her young children are distance learning during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Dr. Oluwatosin Goje and Dr. Taryn Smith discuss the latest updates on COVID-19 and what to do to prevent and treat this virus.

Cleveland Clinic is working with public health partners to provide the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, including testing, treatment, prevention and frequently asked questions. Try their free online screening tool to find out your COVID-19 risk level based on your symptoms and travel, and get the most appropriate care recommendations. READ MORE

Read Executive Director of Speaking of Women’s Health Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column describing her experiences, thoughts and advice on how to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications (commonly known by the brand name Zantac). The agency has determined that the impurity in some ranitidine products increases over time and when stored at higher than room…

Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine Kristi Tough DeSapri, MD, CCD, NCMP and Rachel Brook, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2020, 87 (4) 205-210; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.8... ABSTRACT Fracture is a major cause of morbidity and death in postmenopausal women. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures bone mineral density, which helps in estimating fracture risk and in identifying those who may benefit from treatment. Although screening guidelines differ…