New Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women
Women's Health Practice Watch
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Although we know that much of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden can be prevented, CVD remains the leading cause of death for women in the . . .
By Marian C. Limacher, MD
April 7, 2004
Treating Depression: How Long and Why?
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The recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of depression recently have received much attention in the general medical literature. Although psychotherapy and psychopharmacology are effective treatments, especially . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
March 23, 2004
Declines in HT Use After the WHI and HERS II
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Use of postmenopausal hormone therapy increased dramatically in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s, because evidence from observational studies suggested protective effects in osteoporosis, . . .
By Jane E. Corboy, MD
March 10, 2004
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: HT and Gynecologic Cancers
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Christine D. Berg, MD
December 30, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: HT Reduces Fracture Risk
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Mary A. Shepard, MD
December 30, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Estrogen-Progestin Is Not Cardioprotective
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Mary A. Shepard, MD
October 8, 2003
Which Domestic Violence Victims Are Most Likely to Be Killed?
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Femicide (homicide of women) is the leading cause of death among black women aged 15 to 45 and is the seventh leading cause of premature . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
September 23, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: A Detailed Look at Breast Cancer Risk
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Ann J. Davis, MD
August 19, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: A Detailed Look at Stroke Risk
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Mary A. Shepard, MD
August 6, 2003
WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE UPDATE: Disappointing News on Dementia
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This is another report from the discontinued arm of the WHI's hormone therapy trial (Journal Watch Women's Health Aug 7 2002 ). In this . . .
By Mary A. Shepard, MD
July 22, 2003
