The nurse’s role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural framework
A culturally appropriate framework can help nurses promote acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Women’s Health
PART 4 – OSTEOPOROSIS, THE SILENT EPIDEMIC
The direct relationship between failing ovarian function and an increase in bone loss and fractures was one of the earliest observations in the history…
PART 3: SKIN, HAIR AND BODY WEIGHT
Beyond hot flashes and the menopause-transition changes in the sex organs, a lot more can happen to the body
FDA approves Perjeta for late-stage breast cancer
On June 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Perjeta (pertuzumab), a new anti-HER2 therapy, to treat patients with HER2-positive late-stage breast…
USPSTF recommends against hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women to prevent chronic conditions
In a draft recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the prevention…
Effects of low to moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy examined
Preschool children of mothers who consumed low to moderate quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had no difference in test performance compared to mothers who…
Putting evidence into practice: Hot flashes
The latest in a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society.
TRUE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE – PART 2 HOT FLASHES
Hot flashes and night sweats, after menstrual irregularity, are the most common symptoms of menopause, and can be the most disruptive and disabling. I…
THE TRUE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE
In my last blog I promised to explain the impact of menopause-related hormonal changes on body organs and tissues by addressing the critical question…
THE REAL EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE
In my opening blogs I have hoped that you would accept my observation that the menopause was a critical time in a women’s life…
THE HEALTHCARE IMPLICATIONS OF MENOPAUSE ON PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
Last week I opened the discussion on menopause by addressing demographics. This week I want us to consider what an aging population means in…
WHY IS MENOPAUSE SO MISUNDERSTOOD, SO DISCUSSED, SO DREADED, SO MARKETED?
Menopause is not a disease, nor a dramatic event leading to sudden behavioral alteration. It remains one of the most misunderstood phases in a…
The nurse’s role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural framework
A culturally appropriate framework can help nurses promote acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
PART 4 – OSTEOPOROSIS, THE SILENT EPIDEMIC
The direct relationship between failing ovarian function and an increase in bone loss and fractures was one of the earliest observations in…
PART 3: SKIN, HAIR AND BODY WEIGHT
Beyond hot flashes and the menopause-transition changes in the sex organs, a lot more can happen to the body
FDA approves Perjeta for late-stage breast cancer
On June 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Perjeta (pertuzumab), a new anti-HER2 therapy, to treat patients with HER2-positive…
USPSTF recommends against hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women to prevent chronic conditions
In a draft recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for…
Effects of low to moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy examined
Preschool children of mothers who consumed low to moderate quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had no difference in test performance compared to…
Putting evidence into practice: Hot flashes
The latest in a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society.
TRUE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE – PART 2 HOT FLASHES
Hot flashes and night sweats, after menstrual irregularity, are the most common symptoms of menopause, and can be the most disruptive and…
THE TRUE EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE
In my last blog I promised to explain the impact of menopause-related hormonal changes on body organs and tissues by addressing the…
THE REAL EFFECTS OF MENOPAUSE
In my opening blogs I have hoped that you would accept my observation that the menopause was a critical time in a…
THE HEALTHCARE IMPLICATIONS OF MENOPAUSE ON PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
Last week I opened the discussion on menopause by addressing demographics. This week I want us to consider what an aging population…
WHY IS MENOPAUSE SO MISUNDERSTOOD, SO DISCUSSED, SO DREADED, SO MARKETED?
Menopause is not a disease, nor a dramatic event leading to sudden behavioral alteration. It remains one of the most misunderstood phases…
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