Thyroid Disorders: Effects on Reproductive Health
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This article is the second installment of a two-part review of recent advances in the understanding of thyroid disease in women. Part one provided a . . .
By Geoffrey P. Redmond, MD
September 9, 2004
Thyroid Disorders and Women's Health
Women's Health Feature
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This article is the first installment of a two-part review of recent advances in the understanding of thyroid disease that have practical implications for the . . .
By Geoffrey P. Redmond, MD
July 8, 2004
The Pre-College Physical: Your Chance to Take Charge of Your Health
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If you're heading off to college, you probably have a lot to do before this next phase of your life begins. Most colleges and universities . . .
The Pre-College Physical
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The pre-college physical examination provides a unique opportunity to optimize the healthcare of adolescent women. It marks a time during which the primary responsibility for . . .
By Ann J. Davis, MD
May 5, 2004
Managing Genital Herpes
Women's Health Feature
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Genital herpes is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in the U.S., with at least 50 million Americans infected with herpes simplex virus-2 . . .
By Karen E. Mark, MD, and Anna Wald, MD, MPH
March 10, 2004
Genital Herpes: What Women Should Know
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For many women, genital herpes is a dreaded diagnosis. However, despite their initial concerns, most infected women find that herpes is more of an annoyance . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
March 10, 2004
What Is Vulvovaginitis? And What Can You Do About It?
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If you've ever had unusual vaginal discharge, burning, itching, or bad odor, you've probably had first-hand experience with vulvovaginitis. This term refers to swelling, irritation, . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 14, 2004
Vulvovaginitis: Old Problem, New Approaches
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Almost all women's health clinicians have seen patients with complaints of vulvovaginitis. Although diagnosis and treatment principles remain constant, new data and new pharmaceuticals have . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 14, 2004
Deciphering the Role of Genetic Testing for Cancer
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The advent of molecular analysis for cancer predisposition genes has moved cancer risk assessment into the realm of preventive medicine. The availability of such testing . . .
By Christine D. Berg, MD
November 5, 2003
Is Cancer in Your Future? Can Genetic Testing Tell?
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Technology is now available to determine whether the genes you have inherited from your parents make you more likely than other women to develop some . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
November 5, 2003
