Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of fibroids
... February 20). Preliminary results reported 50% shrinkage of fibroids after UAE at three months follow-up and continued shrinkage for up to one year. Menorrhagia improved in about 80% of the women in the trial.35 The submissions for regulatory approval of embolization agents for UAE to the FDA were b ...
... February 20). Preliminary results reported 50% shrinkage of fibroids after UAE at three months follow-up and continued shrinkage for up to one year. Menorrhagia improved in about 80% of the women in the trial.35 The submissions for regulatory approval of embolization agents for UAE to the FDA were b ...
National Guidelines for the Prevention of Mother to Child
... Provision of continuous care, treatment and support for infected mothers, their partners and children. ...
... Provision of continuous care, treatment and support for infected mothers, their partners and children. ...
Sex, gender and influenza - World Health Organization
... that, to a large extent, determine what men and women believe and value, and how they behave.8 Gender norms often differentially impact the health practices of men and women. For example, norms about smoking differ widely between men and women, with smoking generally being more common in men than wo ...
... that, to a large extent, determine what men and women believe and value, and how they behave.8 Gender norms often differentially impact the health practices of men and women. For example, norms about smoking differ widely between men and women, with smoking generally being more common in men than wo ...
The Copper Intrauterine Device as Long
... important risk factor for STI and recommend testing for women aged over 25 years with two or more partners, or a change of sexual partner, in the last year who are having an IUD inserted. Clinicians should involve all women considering an IUD in assessing their own risk of STI and their need for tes ...
... important risk factor for STI and recommend testing for women aged over 25 years with two or more partners, or a change of sexual partner, in the last year who are having an IUD inserted. Clinicians should involve all women considering an IUD in assessing their own risk of STI and their need for tes ...
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2009
... to subsequent clinical events. The American Heart Association Statistics Committee felt that, given the extensive literature in this area and the increasing consideration of use of these modalities in clinical practice, it was time to provide a review of the epidemiological data from representative, ...
... to subsequent clinical events. The American Heart Association Statistics Committee felt that, given the extensive literature in this area and the increasing consideration of use of these modalities in clinical practice, it was time to provide a review of the epidemiological data from representative, ...
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2009 Update A
... to subsequent clinical events. The American Heart Association Statistics Committee felt that, given the extensive literature in this area and the increasing consideration of use of these modalities in clinical practice, it was time to provide a review of the epidemiological data from representative, ...
... to subsequent clinical events. The American Heart Association Statistics Committee felt that, given the extensive literature in this area and the increasing consideration of use of these modalities in clinical practice, it was time to provide a review of the epidemiological data from representative, ...
atencion prenatal durante el embarazo y su efecto sobre
... antenatal care have reduced the number of antenatal visits recommended for healthy woman at low risk (NICE, 2003). As the randomized controlled trials on which this recommendation was based were never powered to identify important outcomes such as mortality, and as the failure to identify and act on ...
... antenatal care have reduced the number of antenatal visits recommended for healthy woman at low risk (NICE, 2003). As the randomized controlled trials on which this recommendation was based were never powered to identify important outcomes such as mortality, and as the failure to identify and act on ...
maternal and pediatric outcomes of pregnancy
... Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder which causes an abnormal transport of chloride, sodium and water across the epithelial cells of the body (1). These alterations in the sodium and chloride channels cause thick, sticky mucus secretions in the lungs and other body organs. Bacteri ...
... Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder which causes an abnormal transport of chloride, sodium and water across the epithelial cells of the body (1). These alterations in the sodium and chloride channels cause thick, sticky mucus secretions in the lungs and other body organs. Bacteri ...
Osteoporosis: Investigating a Silent Thief
... vertebrae. Loss of height and kyphosis may be the only manifestations of vertebral fracture (accompanied in some cases by restrictive lung disease). At the other extreme, the condition may give rise to acute and debilitating pain.12 (ii) Hip fracture: In the UK, 60,000 osteoporotic hip fractures occ ...
... vertebrae. Loss of height and kyphosis may be the only manifestations of vertebral fracture (accompanied in some cases by restrictive lung disease). At the other extreme, the condition may give rise to acute and debilitating pain.12 (ii) Hip fracture: In the UK, 60,000 osteoporotic hip fractures occ ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... uncontrolled obstetrical haemorrhage, rupture uterus, placenta praevia and placenta accreta.(6,8)However, due to increase in the number of caesarean deliveries over the past two decades, placenta accreta has emerged as the most common indication for this operation in the developed countries.(5) Earl ...
... uncontrolled obstetrical haemorrhage, rupture uterus, placenta praevia and placenta accreta.(6,8)However, due to increase in the number of caesarean deliveries over the past two decades, placenta accreta has emerged as the most common indication for this operation in the developed countries.(5) Earl ...
Midwifery/Obstetrical Care - WHO/Europe
... x Be able to prioritize care in critical situations including the involvement of the woman and/or her family in decision-making. ...
... x Be able to prioritize care in critical situations including the involvement of the woman and/or her family in decision-making. ...
HIV in Pregnancy : a review
... At the end of 1998, more than thirty-three million people were living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), almost half of whom were women in their reproductive years [1, 1a]. Over one million children are living with HIV, contracted predominantly through infection from their mothers. The maj ...
... At the end of 1998, more than thirty-three million people were living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), almost half of whom were women in their reproductive years [1, 1a]. Over one million children are living with HIV, contracted predominantly through infection from their mothers. The maj ...
Pelvic Pain Report
... taboos of modern society. Its stigma permeates every aspect of her care from her parents' perception of their daughter's complaints, through the lack of integrated health services to the absence of ...
... taboos of modern society. Its stigma permeates every aspect of her care from her parents' perception of their daughter's complaints, through the lack of integrated health services to the absence of ...
Pelvic Pain Report RFS - Faculty of pain medicine
... taboos of modern society. Its stigma permeates every aspect of her care from her parents' perception of their daughter's complaints, through the lack of integrated health services to the absence of ...
... taboos of modern society. Its stigma permeates every aspect of her care from her parents' perception of their daughter's complaints, through the lack of integrated health services to the absence of ...
hiv presentations mely
... other tissues, e.g. organ transplants and during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding from infected mother to child The fluids from an infected person that can potentially transmit HIV include: ...
... other tissues, e.g. organ transplants and during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding from infected mother to child The fluids from an infected person that can potentially transmit HIV include: ...
Breastfeeding Infant of Woman at Nutritional Risk
... during the immediate 6 months after delivery. Underweight at this stage may indicate inadequate weight gain during pregnancy, depression, an eating disorder or disease, any or all of which need to be addressed. (4) While being on the lean side of normal weight is generally considered healthy, being ...
... during the immediate 6 months after delivery. Underweight at this stage may indicate inadequate weight gain during pregnancy, depression, an eating disorder or disease, any or all of which need to be addressed. (4) While being on the lean side of normal weight is generally considered healthy, being ...
Middle East and North Africa consensus on osteoporosis
... direct correlation with life expectancy. This increase is greater in underdeveloped countries (Figure 1). By 2030, the increase in the aged population will affect developing countries more than developed ones (Figure 2), and this increase will occur in both sexes. According to the National Osteoporo ...
... direct correlation with life expectancy. This increase is greater in underdeveloped countries (Figure 1). By 2030, the increase in the aged population will affect developing countries more than developed ones (Figure 2), and this increase will occur in both sexes. According to the National Osteoporo ...
Men’s Health Issues
... however, is the high number of men’s deaths that are potentially avoidable. Many factors contribute to the disparity in mortality and morbidity between men and women, but the factor thought to have the most significant impact on the health of men relates to male gender identity, including a tendency ...
... however, is the high number of men’s deaths that are potentially avoidable. Many factors contribute to the disparity in mortality and morbidity between men and women, but the factor thought to have the most significant impact on the health of men relates to male gender identity, including a tendency ...
Health Disparities in Endocrine Disorders
... thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and vitamin D deficiency (1). Global prevalence data are presented when available, but the Scientific Statement relies heavily on information available on population differences in endocrine diseases within the United States. For each disease, the statement presents ...
... thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and vitamin D deficiency (1). Global prevalence data are presented when available, but the Scientific Statement relies heavily on information available on population differences in endocrine diseases within the United States. For each disease, the statement presents ...
Men’s Health Issues
... Still of concern, however, is the high number of men’s deaths that are potentially avoidable. Many factors contribute to the disparity in mortality and morbidity between men and women, but the factor thought to have the most significant impact on the health of men relates to male gender identity, in ...
... Still of concern, however, is the high number of men’s deaths that are potentially avoidable. Many factors contribute to the disparity in mortality and morbidity between men and women, but the factor thought to have the most significant impact on the health of men relates to male gender identity, in ...
“FEDERICO II” UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES PhD Program
... strategies are effective, yet key prevention services currently reach less than 10% of person at risk. In the meantime, there is also a need for research on new approaches to prevention (vaccines) and treatment. A comprehensive response to HIV should include intensified effort while simultaneously e ...
... strategies are effective, yet key prevention services currently reach less than 10% of person at risk. In the meantime, there is also a need for research on new approaches to prevention (vaccines) and treatment. A comprehensive response to HIV should include intensified effort while simultaneously e ...
HIV/AIDS Programme
... most severely affected countries, average life expectancy is now 49 years – 13 years less than in the absence of AIDS (2). A disproportionate burden has been placed on women and children, who in many settings continue to experience high rates of new HIV infections and of HIV-related illness and deat ...
... most severely affected countries, average life expectancy is now 49 years – 13 years less than in the absence of AIDS (2). A disproportionate burden has been placed on women and children, who in many settings continue to experience high rates of new HIV infections and of HIV-related illness and deat ...
Cost-effectiveness of alendronate in the treatment of low bone
... Scandinavia has the highest incidence of osteoporotic fractures in Europe [38].These fractures represent a considerable burden to the patients and to society as a whole, as the fractures are associated with a significant increase in mortality, morbidity, loss of function [31] and health and social c ...
... Scandinavia has the highest incidence of osteoporotic fractures in Europe [38].These fractures represent a considerable burden to the patients and to society as a whole, as the fractures are associated with a significant increase in mortality, morbidity, loss of function [31] and health and social c ...
Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue
... Definition of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is defined as chronic abuse by one current or former intimate partner against the other for the purpose of control, domination, and/or coercion. Domestic violence can include acts of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Domestic violence episodes ar ...
... Definition of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is defined as chronic abuse by one current or former intimate partner against the other for the purpose of control, domination, and/or coercion. Domestic violence can include acts of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Domestic violence episodes ar ...
The National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group (NCIC
... Unlike results reported for anastrozole 11 and letrozole 12, the median survival time had still not ...
... Unlike results reported for anastrozole 11 and letrozole 12, the median survival time had still not ...
Women's health in India
Women's health in India can be examined in terms of multiple indicators, which vary by geography, socioeconomic standing and culture. To adequately improve the health of women in India multiple dimensions of wellbeing must be analysed in relation to global health averages and also in comparison to men in India. Health is an important factor that contributes to human wellbeing and economic growth.Currently, women in India face a multitude of health problems, which ultimately affect the aggregate economy’s output. Addressing the gender, class or ethnic disparities that exist in healthcare and improving the health outcomes can contribute to economic gain through the creation of quality human capital and increased levels of savings and investment.