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It happens: A family member grows older, seemingly in an instant. You might notice that living at home and tending to everyday tasks has become inconvenient, difficult, or even impossible for him or her—and you realize it may be time for your loved one to consider an assisted living community. West Michigan Woman thanks The Heritage Senior Communities for the following content.
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We at Grand Rapids OB/GYN are thrilled to share the announcement made by the FDA on Tuesday, August 18, that the first medication for Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) has been approved! This medication has been a long time coming, having been sold by one company and denied approval on two previous occasions, due to safety and efficacy concerns. However, on June 4, 2015, the senior advisory committee to the FDA recommended it for final approval. And, voila! Manufactured by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, it is slated to be available starting October 17, 2015. Before you start throwing elbows to get to the front of the receiving line, here are a few tidbits to ponder:
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In late May, Orkin released a list of the worst cities in the country for mosquitoes. It doesn't bode well for our summer enjoyment that West Michigan made the Top 20. (Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo were lumped together.) While West Michigan was 19th, our neighbors Chicago and Detroit took the second and fourth slots, respectively.
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When it comes to midlife and menopause issues, Diana Bitner, MD, NCMP, FACOG, doesn't fool around. A practicing obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Bitner wanted to offer more than basic help for patients dealing with menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and weight gain.
