As an obstetrician/gynecologist, I spend my days examining women’s reproductive organs. My patients come to my office with a variety of concerns, some of which can be grouped under the heading of vulvar health. However, many women do not feel comfortable discussing precisely what is bothering them. And rather than use the anatomically correct word… Read More: Vulvar health: Navigating the nether regions »
Since the the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved brexanolone as an intravenous infusion for the treatment of postpartum depression last week, we have been deluged with questions from patents, providers and the media regarding this new drug. Sage Therapeutics plans to market the drug under the name ZULRESSO and plans to launch in the… Read More: A Primer on Brexanolone (Zulresso) for Postpartum Depression »
by Laura Hanke Since its origins in the early twentieth century with the likes of Erik Satie, ambient music has evolved steadfastly, becoming a mainstay in film soundtracks, television programmes and an accomplished genre in its own right. After Brian Eno coined the phrase “ambient music” in the mid-seventies, the genre has been interwoven with… Read More: Self-Care: How Ambient, Religious and Natural Sounds Can Mend and… »
A prescription medication real-time monitoring system will go live across Victoria in less than 24 hours in a move to prevent doctor-shopping and save lives. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced that the $ 29.5 million system, SafeScript, will go online across the state on Monday after a successful trial in western Victoria. “From tomorrow, we… Read More: Real-time script monitoring in Victoria »