Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cause of death worldwide. The
incidence of VTE varies according to different countries, ranging from 1–2 per 1000 person …

determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Background Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during adolescence is
challenging because features of normal pubertal development overlap with adult diagnostic …

Migraine is two to three times more prevalent in women than men, and women report a
longer attack duration, increased risk of headache recurrence, greater disability, and a …

Many factors must be considered and discussed with women when initiating a contraceptive
method and the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of them. In this review, we …

Background Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) have been associated with an increased
risk of arterial thrombosis, ie myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke. However, as these …

Introduction The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global health emergency. Major
disruption to healthcare services during the current COVID-19 pandemic will last even after …

Background: Acne in women is often associated with anxiety and depression, and may
persist from adolescence as well as manifest for the first time in adulthood. Genetic and …

Importance Exposure to a weightless environment during spaceflight results in a chronic
headward blood and tissue fluid shift compared with the upright posture on Earth, with …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of in-hospital death and the third most
frequent cause of cardiovascular death. The clinical presentation of PE is variable, and …