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Prevention and Management of PCOS Related Infertility – A Q&A Session
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It is the primary cause of reduced frequency of ovulation and anovulation at the reproductive age and is commonly associated with infertility. The prevalence…
Birth Control Pills in PCOS Treatment – Benefits, Risks & All You Need to Know
Birth control pills or oral contraceptive pills (OCP) can be used for long-term treatment in women with PCOS who are not planning pregnancy. These pills have been shown to help regulate many PCOS symptoms such as irregular periods, extra hair…
Off-the-shelf Immune Drug for Aggressive Multiple Myeloma: Teclistamab
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for teclistamab in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This follows a PRIME (PRIority MEdicines) designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) received earlier this year. …
Understanding Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT) Deficiency Disorders
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiency is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to process cholesterol. It is characterized by cloudiness of the clear front surface of the eye (corneal opacities), a shortage of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia),…
Developments in Personalized Medicine and New Options in Breast Cancer Treatment
In this era of personalized medicine the standard "one dose fits all" approach to cancer care has been ineffective leading to treatment failures. Personalized medicine is a new healthcare paradigm that allows physicians to choose treatment methodology optimally based on…