Addiction Treatment Proponents Urge Rural Clinicians to Pitch In by Prescribing Medication
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Andrea Storjohann is glad to see that she’s becoming less of a rarity in rural America. The…
Medications
Many women uncertain about legality of abortion pill
Half of women are unsure whether abortion pills are still legal in their state, according to a survey by the…
Your Older Patients Would Like to Talk About Their Medications
Most patients over 50 are receptive to talking with their healthcare provider about taking fewer medications, but some are doing…
FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception
it is important to note that over-the-counter access to hormonal birth control does not replace the importance of regular office visits or discussion about reproductive health with clinicians.
Opioid use disorder in women: distinguishing features
Physiologic and structural differences between women and men place women at higher risk for substance use disorders and impact their response to treatment. Women become addicted more quickly on a smaller amount of opioids, and their cravings are more intense.