Despite the high prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia in women in their reproductive years, it is still widely underdiagnosed and undertreated. Anemia can result in poorer outcomes in pregnancy. Diagnosis involves routine blood tests, and treatment may include diet changes, oral iron supplements, or intravenous iron.
Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease research offer hope for the successful treatment – and elimination – of the disease. This was the finding of New Scientist journalist Graham Lawton, who reviewed the history and status of research on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In particular, exciting new Alzheimer’s vaccine research holds promise for preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
The Parsemus Foundation is an educational resource for the public and veterinarians about the importance of hormones for pets. Over the years, we have received increasing inquiries about hormone-sparing sterilization from pet parents, and seen more veterinarians offering vasectomy or hysterectomy. But the shift in practice has been slow — until now. With several influential veterinarians spreading the message about the importance of hormones to dogs, this topic has finally reached the mainstream.
House cats live an average of 14 years, and it’s not uncommon for a cat to live more than 20 years. Older cats often develop cognitive decline resulting in dementia. It’s called “cognitive dysfunction syndrome” or CDS. This condition is similar in many ways to Alzheimer’s disease, including amyloid beta and tau protein accumulation. Some believe that environmental stressors from life as a house cat contribute to cognitive decline.
Many women approaching menopause are concerned about the safety of hormone therapy. That’s because in 2002, researchers reported that hormone replacement therapy — or HRT — was related to increased risk of breast cancer. However, experts now report that hormone therapy in early menopause is safe and beneficial.
Most intact male dogs will develop enlarged prostate glands. This condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is influenced by androgen hormones such as testosterone. BPH has few symptoms in the earlier stages of development. However, it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated, such as reproductive tract issues, constipation, and prostate infections. Researchers have outlined noninvasive methods to evaluate canine BPH in the early, subclinical, stages. Early detection allows early treatment and avoids the progression of the disease.
Low back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide — especially older women. While the causes of low back pain can be varied, new research suggests that estrogen may play a role in its development and severity. A recent review published in Bone Research reported that estrogen receptors are present in the intervertebral discs and facet joints. These two key areas of the spine are often affected by low back pain. This suggests that estrogen may have a direct impact on the health of these tissues.
Traditionally, castration (removal of the testes) was used to prevent male animals from reproducing. The neutering of male dogs is a common example. More recently,
Two years ago, the Parsemus Foundation partnered with NEXT Life Sciences to prepare Vasalgel — the non-hormonal, long-lasting, and reversible male contraceptive — for human
The IRONMAN randomized clinical trial reported that treatment with intravenous iron for individuals with heart failure and iron deficiency resulted in a lower risk of
And if you don’t find a match there, this slightly more complex clinical trials finder includes studies sponsored by companies as well:
