Stopping a seizure in a pregnant patient
The rapid response team works quickly to try to prevent fetal injury.
Women’s Health
Taking a second look at stroke in women
You can help save lives by learning how stroke symptoms and risk factors differ in women and men.
FDA approves Diclegis for pregnant women who have nausea and vomiting
On April 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Diclegis (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) to treat pregnant women experiencing nausea and…
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need…
Removal of ovaries before menopause can cause earlier death or negatively impact quality of life
For too many years the ovaries have been considered expendable if the uterus was being removed for a medical indication (hysterectomy)
Save Your Patients Lives – Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease After Menopause
Heart disease kills more women than almost all other diseases combined. But the incidence of this killer disease can be reduced
What every nurse should know about hemophilia
Learn about the causes of this disorder, current treatments, and important nursing considerations.
Society For Women’s Health Research Clears The Air In A Statement On The Role Of Hormone Therapy After Menopause
Here is a document I did not write. But I was a key participant in this meeting, and the message is so important, I…
FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia
On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during…
FDA approves new silicone breast implant
On Feb. 20, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant for…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission…
Stopping a seizure in a pregnant patient
The rapid response team works quickly to try to prevent fetal injury.
Taking a second look at stroke in women
You can help save lives by learning how stroke symptoms and risk factors differ in women and men.
FDA approves Diclegis for pregnant women who have nausea and vomiting
On April 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Diclegis (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) to treat pregnant women experiencing…
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients…
Removal of ovaries before menopause can cause earlier death or negatively impact quality of life
For too many years the ovaries have been considered expendable if the uterus was being removed for a medical indication (hysterectomy)
Save Your Patients Lives – Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease After Menopause
Heart disease kills more women than almost all other diseases combined. But the incidence of this killer disease can be reduced
What every nurse should know about hemophilia
Learn about the causes of this disorder, current treatments, and important nursing considerations.
Society For Women’s Health Research Clears The Air In A Statement On The Role Of Hormone Therapy After Menopause
Here is a document I did not write. But I was a key participant in this meeting, and the message is so…
FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia
On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia…
FDA approves new silicone breast implant
On Feb. 20, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine…
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