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    Lowering hormone doses in contraceptives may be feasible, suggests model

    Lowering hormone doses in contraceptives may be feasible, suggests model

    A normal menstrual cycle involves multiple phases which are regulated by the endocrine system and influenced by levels of various hormones. The most contraceptive approaches, including pills, injectables and implants, involve the administration of exogenous estrogen and/or progesterone to block ovulation-the phase of the cycle in which an egg is released into the uterus. The […] More

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    IV sotalol loading safe and feasible in adult patients with atrial fibrillation: DASH-AF trial

    IV sotalol loading safe and feasible in adult patients with atrial fibrillation: DASH-AF trial

    USA: Findings from the DASH-AF trial have shown the safety and feasibility of rapid IV sotalol loading for rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter versus conventional oral loading with significant cost reduction. The findings were published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology on Feb 22, 2023. “Our findings support a practice shift from conventional 3-day PO […] More