National Women's Health Week Brings Reminder: Take Care Of YourselfHave you ever felt rushed through a routine medical check-up with your doctor? If so, you are like many patients who often complain that they don't get enough time with their doctors. And it's not just the patients, lack of time is a relentless battle for doctors as well, who often complain that they are under constant pressure to manage their time strictly. That is why it is so important for patients to play a strong and active role in their own health care. [click link for full article]
Combined Molecular-targeted And Hormonal Therapies Offer Promise In Treating Ovarian CancerA combination of molecular-targeted therapy and hormonal therapy may be the most promising area of research for those seeking an effective treatment for ovarian cancer, according to a new review in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. "Several clinical trials have confirmed the role of hormone therapy in recurrent ovarian cancer treatment, especially in patients with low-grade tumors," says review author Dr. [click link for full article]
The American Journal Of Sports Medicine NewsPoorer Preoperative Muscle Quality Negatively Affects Outcome of Rotator Cuff RepairRotator cuff surgery typically leads to decreased shoulder pain and improved function. A new study indicates the quality of muscle surrounding the rotator cuff may be a predictor of surgical outcome in patients who have cuff surgery. Using both assessment scores and strength measurements, researchers found a strongly negative correlation between muscle quality and outcome results. [click link for full article]
Birth Control Pills' Diabetes Risk, Safety For Sickle Cell Patients UnclearHormonal contraceptives are unlikely to predispose women to type 2 diabetes and appear to be safe for those with sickle cell anemia. However, the evidence in both cases is incomplete, according to two new research reviews. The effect of contraceptives on blood glucose and insulin levels among women without diabetes appears limited in the 24 studies analyzed by Laureen Lopez, Ph.D., of Family Health International and colleagues. [click link for full article]
Post Natal Depression Fought Off By Breastfeeding And Good FatsBreastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new article published in the most recent issue of the International Breastfeeding Journal by a University of New Hampshire researcher.The review was authored by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist and researcher at UNH's Crimes against Children Research Center. [click link for full article]
Alcohol Consumption More Detrimental To WomenAlcohol consumption more severely affects women than men, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International, Pavlov Medical University, Leningrad Regional Center of Addictions, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. [click link for full article]
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