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The AAP recommends offering trained chaperones during sensitive exams to reinforce professional boundaries and support patient comfort, especially for vulnerable populations.
Family Medicine/General Practice July 3rd 2025
Healthgrades for Professionals
Hormonal conditions like PMDD and menopause can trigger depression; tracking symptoms and using hormone therapy may significantly improve outcomes.
Family Medicine/General Practice July 1st 2025
British Medical Journal (The BMJ)
Among 8,391 women requiring meningioma surgery, prolonged desogestrel use showed location-specific risk patterns consistent with hormone-induced tumors, primarily affecting skull base regions.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism July 1st 2025
Health
Weight management success depends on addressing multiple factors including genetics (40-70% influence), age-related metabolic changes, sleep quality, underlying medical conditions, and environmental factors rather than focusing solely on caloric restriction.
Epoch Health
The balance between bone breakdown and formation becomes disrupted with aging, with postmenopausal women experiencing accelerated bone loss of 2-3% annually before stabilizing, making targeted intervention during this critical window essential for preventing fractures.
News Medical
Women consuming moderate liquid dairy showed 23-26% reduction in fracture risk, while cheese intake specifically reduced hip fractures by 47%, suggesting distinct protective mechanisms for different bone sites.