This week on Contemporary OB/GYN: November 21 to November 25
A look ahead at this week in women's health from Contemporary OB/GYN:
How the FDA prevents drug shortages
At ACR Convergence 2022, Hyun Son, PharmD, discussed the role of the FDA’s Drug Shortage Staff in preventing and mitigating drug shortages.
Five minutes of a doctor’s time could cost patients $50
Cleveland Clinic begins charging for doctors’ time spent responding to some electronic messages
Updates on FDA drug approvals
At ACR Convergence 2022, Amit Golding, MD, PhD, outlined drugs recently approved by the FDA, and discussed the requirements for biosimilars to meet approval.
Allopurinol use linked to lower risk of first-ever coronary event
Exposure to more than 100 mg was linked to significantly lower odds ratios for first-ever ACS event for women.
Volume of fat mass negatively impacts severity of fibromyalgia
The association between type of body composition and fibromyalgia was evaluated using 43 women with clinically diagnosed fibromyalgia.
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Single iron infusion in late pregnancy significantly reduces anemia risk
January 22nd 2025A recent study found that a single dose of intravenous iron in the third trimester is superior to oral iron in reducing anemia rates in pregnant women, ensuring better outcomes for mother and baby.
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