WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Low-Fat Diets Not Associated with Weight Gain
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Postmenopausal women randomized to a low-fat diet showed no tendency for weight gain over almost 8 years of follow-up.
By Jane E. Corboy, MD
March 7, 2006
USPSTF: Recommendations for BRCA Testing
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) continues to release new and updated guidelines (guidelines homepage ).
By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
November 22, 2005
2005–2006 Flu Season: CDC Vaccination Recommendations
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The best time to vaccinate against influenza virus is usually during October and November, to allow time for immunity during peak influenza activity — typically . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
November 1, 2005
WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Surprise! Menopausal Symptoms Return After Stopping HT
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This is another report from the discontinued, estrogen-progestin arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial. In this arm, 16,608 postmenopausal women who had not had . . .
By Jane E. Corboy, MD
October 4, 2005
WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Hysterectomy and CVD Risk
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Studies have suggested that cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk might be higher in women who have undergone hysterectomy, but whether this increased risk is due to . . .
By Marian C. Limacher, MD
May 24, 2005
WOMEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: WBCs Predict CVD Risk
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Inflammation is an important factor in the development and consequences of arterial atherosclerosis, and elevation of the white blood cell (WBC) count reflects a cellular . . .
By Marian C. Limacher, MD
May 24, 2005
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: HT Does Not Protect Against Incontinence
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This is another report from the WHI's discontinued hormone therapy trial, in which 16,608 postmenopausal women (mean age, 63) who had not had hysterectomy were . . .
By Jane E. Corboy, MD
April 19, 2005
Nonoccupational Exposure to HIV: When to Offer Prophylaxis
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For years, clinicians have relied on empiric evidence and expert consultation to determine when to offer antiretroviral prophylaxis to women possibly exposed to HIV through . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
April 6, 2005
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Estrogen Therapy Increases Risk for Gallbladder Disease
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This is another report from the WHI's discontinued hormone therapy trial, in which 16,608 postmenopausal women without prior hysterectomy were randomized to receive either conjugated . . .
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
April 6, 2005
When Should Aromatase Inhibitors Be Used as Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer?
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology weighs in with an updated status report.
By Christine D. Berg, MD
April 6, 2005
