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American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Endometrial Cancer What should I watch for?... Am I at risk for endometrial cancer?... How is endometrial cancer diagnosed?... What is an endometrial biopsy?... etc.   |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Thomas Zuber |
Endometrial Biopsy Endometrial biopsy is an office procedure that serves as a helpful tool in diagnosing various uterine abnormalities... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002 |
Punch Biopsy of the Skin What is punch biopsy?... What happens to the biopsy specimen once it is removed?... Are there any complications after punch biopsy?... What happens to the site where the piece of skin was removed?... How long before I will receive the results of the biopsy evaluation?... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004 |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Q & A on abnormal uterine bleeding. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001 |
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?... What are the benefits of flexible sigmoidoscopy?... Who should have the procedure?... How do I prepare for the procedure?... |
Health
March 2008
Nancy Larson |
Too Many Hysterectomies? One-third of all women get a hysterectomy before they turn 60. Some experts think two-thirds of them don't need it. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Albers, Hull & Wesley |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding A practical approach to determining the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, a common presenting sympton in the family practice setting, with brief reviews of medical and surgical management. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Fusiform Excision Procedure What is a fusiform excision biopsy?... Why don't you just cut a circle around the tumor to remove it?... Will I feel any pain during this procedure?... Are there any complications after this surgery?... etc. |
Chemistry World
March 18, 2011
Elinor Richards |
The way to pain-free uterine disease detection A potential non-invasive method to detect endometriosis by acquiring a spectral signature of the uterus has been developed by scientists from the UK. |
Health
July 2007
Curt Pesmen |
Surgery to Avoid #1: Hysterectomy Commonly used to treat persistent vaginal bleeding or to remove benign fibroids, hysterectomies often remove your sources of estrogen and testosterone, increasing your risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002 |
Hemorrhoidectomy for Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids What are thrombosed hemorrhoids?... What treatments are available for thrombosed external hemorrhoids?... What happens during surgical removal of the thrombosed hemorrhoid?... Does it matter how long my hemorrhoids have been hurting?... etc. |
BusinessWeek
September 27, 2004
Carol Marie Cropper |
Women's Surgery: Less of an Ordeal Laparoscopy -- a minimally invasive technique -- can cut recovery times, leave smaller scars, reduce in-hopital stays, and lower costs. But many gynecologists are not trained to perform these operations, so you may have to ask for it. |
Salon.com
July 24, 2002
Margaret A. Woodbury |
A doctor's right to choose Two surgical options for late-term abortion may be reduced to one if antiabortion activists, with help from the Bush administration, get their way. |
Nurse Practitioner
August 2011
Michelle C. Thomas |
Treatment options for Dysfunctional uterine bleeding The diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding can be a long emotional journey for the patient and a difficult challenge for the provider. |
Nursing
January 2009
Ayers & Montgomery |
Putting a stop to dysfunctional uterine bleeding Learn how to search for the source of abnormal bleeding and help your patient get back on track. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001 |
Dyspareunia: What it Might Mean for You Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. It can have many causes. It is important to talk to your doctor if you have this problem because there are effective treatments for many of the causes... |
American Journal of Nursing
December 2009
Kathleen A. Whitney |
Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor Positive pregnancy tests can result from medical conditions other than pregnancy, including various cancers, such as placental site trophoblastic tumor. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004 |
Vaginal Discharge A general overview on vaginal discharge. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Charles E. Ray, Jr. |
Interventional Radiology in Cancer Patients Procedures performed by an interventional radiology specialist are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients with cancer.... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
Sarina Schrager |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Associated with Hormonal Contraception Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common but rarely dangerous side effect of hormonal contraception. It is, however, a major cause for the discontinuation of hormonal contraception and the resultant occurrence of unplanned pregnancy... |
Health
October 16, 2008
Louise Sloan |
Birth Control Is Safer Than Ever (and Sometimes It's Even Good for You) Times have changed since women going on birth control risked the pelvic infections of the Dalkon Shield or hormones dosed perilously high. |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2010
Denise Gellene |
Gen-Probe Prostate Cancer Test Looks Promising The new test could eliminate need for painful biopsies. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Punch Biopsy of the Skin Skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tests for skin disorders. Punch biopsy is considered the primary technique for obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. It requires basic general surgical and suture-tying skills and is easy to learn... |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
4 Steps: Prepare For A Medical Procedure To help calm the reluctant and the anxious as they prepare for a medical procedure, we offer the following four steps, which should be regarded as above and beyond the instructions given by one's physician. |
Nurse Practitioner
January 2011
Reimer & Johnson |
Atrophic vaginitis signs, symptoms, and better outcomes This article reviews physiology, clinical manifestations, signs, symptoms, and treatment methods for atrophic vaginitis. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance... CDC Web-Based Training Program on Hepatitis C Virus Infection... FDA Approval of Uterine Balloon Therapy... ACSM Statement on Stress Fractures... Brochure for Women on the Proper Use of Medication... FDA Approval of AndroGel... AHRQ Report on Hospital Care... |
Managed Care
March 2007 |
Competition Wins Over Centralization Insurers who recommend a particular provider or health care organization to a patient considering a surgical procedure need to determine how complex the procedure is and how frequently the surgeon performs the procedure. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Birth Control What kind of birth control is right for me?... Barrier Methods... Birth Control Pills... Hormone Implants, Patches, and Shots... IUDs... Sterilization... Natural Family Planning... Emergency Contraception... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001 |
Diary from a Week in Practice Emotional aspects of using sildefinil to improve sexual relations... Naming a baby... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis... etc. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Barbara S. Apgar & Grant Greenberg |
Using Progestins in Clinical Practice Progestational agents have many important functions, including regulation of the menstrual cycle, treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, prevention of endometrial cancer and hyperplastic precursor lesions, and contraception... |
Managed Care
November 2007
Thomas Morrow |
Cryoablation for Atrial Flutter Requires No Anesthesia Compared with radiofrequency ablation, this technique has some advantages and it should be acceptable to managed care plans. |
Health
May 18, 2009
Hallie Levine Sklar |
Babies After 40: The Hidden Health Risks of Mid-Life Pregnancy The number of women giving birth into their 40s and 50s and beyond is at record highs |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2006
Mounsey, Wilgus & Slawson |
Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis The preferred method for diagnosis of endometriosis is surgical visual inspection of pelvic organs with histologic confirmation. Such diagnosis requires an experienced surgeon because the varied appearance of the disease allows less-obvious lesions to be overlooked. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2007
Anderson & Etches |
Prevention and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in up to 18% of births and is the most common maternal morbidity in developed countries. Early recognition, systematic evaluation and treatment, and prompt fluid resuscitation minimize the potentially serious outcomes associated with postpartum hemorrhage. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy: Prenatal Care What will happen during prenatal visits?... What should I eat?... Is it okay to take medicine?... How long can I keep working?... What about exercise?... Is it okay to have sex?... What can I do to feel better while I'm pregnant?... etc. |
Salon.com
June 8, 2000
Howie Gordon |
Journey to the center of my bottom Having a camera shoved up my rectum was not the way I wanted to celebrate my 50th year. |
Science News
August 3, 2002
Janet Raloff |
Surprise! Obesity (and inactivity) can spur cancers Some 60 percent of U.S. adults say they're worried at the prospect of developing cancer, yet only 6 percent recognize that being overweight is a leading predisposing factor. |
American Journal of Nursing
November 2009 |
Trauma in Pregnancy A description of the mechanisms of traumatic injury during pregnancy includes a discussion of the normal changes of pregnancy and their implications in the care of pregnant trauma patients, and offers strategies for assessment and treatment. |
