Search results for "Women's Health"
The dilemma of breast density
Women are not getting the information they need to make decisions about breast density and mammography, while state legislators have jumped into the process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/the-dilemma-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jul 2018
Midlife surgical menopause not associated with increased cardiovascular risk when compared to natural menopause
Hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy in midlife was not associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/6.htm
21 May 2013
In the News
Cardiology criteria, ICD benefit in the elderly, and other recent news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/in-the-news.htm
1 Feb 2009
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination its candidates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2013
Vaginal dryness treatments no more effective than placebo, study finds
Many postmenopausal women with moderate to severe vulvovaginal symptoms can be treated with a nonprescription vaginal lubricating gel, based on individual patient preferences about cost and formulation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/4.htm
27 Mar 2018
Taking a drink: what patients should know
Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine demonstrate efficacy and tolerability for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Low-dose oral estrogen and venlafaxine are effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats in women during midlife, with a possible small advantage for estrogen, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/4.htm
3 Jun 2014
Postmenopausal HRT associated with higher acute pancreatitis risk, study finds
Postmenopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be at higher risk for acute pancreatitis, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/5.htm
4 Feb 2014
Rural prevention efforts face specific hurdles
This issue covers topics such as programs that improve rural health, effective advance care planning, and new tools such as precision medicine in clinical medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2015
Hospitalizations for diabetes increase, especially among younger women
Weekly home INR testing comparable to monthly clinic testing
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/4.htm
26 Oct 2010