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Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among adolescents is recommended by multiple professional organizations, and these highly effective methods can be safely used as first line options in any adolescent, including those... More

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Getting a Good Night's Sleep in Perimenopause and Midlife

Getting a Good Night's Sleep in Perimenopause and Midlife

Women in midlife face many challenges to their physical and mental health. One of these challenges is getting a good nights sleep. Targeting the causes of poor sleep will improve your patients energy levels and quality of life. In todays... More

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Shoulder Dystocia: Preparing for an Ominous—and Unpredictable—Obstetric Emergency

Shoulder Dystocia: Preparing for an Ominous—and Unpredictable—Obstetric Emergency

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency requiring skilled handling to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity or fetal death. It is imperative that every health care provider be prepared to successfully manage this ominous-and... More

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WELLNESS: Know the Normal Numbers— and Yours!

WELLNESS: Know the Normal Numbers— and Yours!

Since February is American Heart Month, I am devoting this months column to prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by emphasizing that you should know the normal numbers-and yours! To what numbers am I referring? They include blood... More
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Disparities in Sexual Health Between Men and Women

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Disparities in Sexual Health Between Men and Women

Dr Krychman interviews Rachel Braun Scherl, president of Semprae Laboratories, about her views on the limitations of discussing women's sexual health and its treatment in advertising. ... More
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Wellness: Critique Your Caloric Consumption

Listen to Dr Patricia J. Sulak discuss how to manage your diet for wellness and disease prevention. ... More
 

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Sexual Activity Safe for Most Cardiovascular Disease Patients

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Sexual Activity Safe for Most Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Following CVD diagnosis, physician evaluation should precede resumption of sexual activity. For most individuals with stable cardiovascular disease (CVD), sexual activity is safe, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart...More
The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry

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The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry

With the rising cesarean delivery rate, we are starting to see an increased frequency of significant complications, such as placenta accreta. In their publication for the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)... More
WELLNESS: Know the Normal Numbers— and Yours!

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WELLNESS: Know the Normal Numbers— and Yours!

Since February is American Heart Month, I am devoting this months column to prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by emphasizing that you should know the normal numbers-and yours! To what numbers am I referring? They include blood... More
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

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Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents

The use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among adolescents is recommended by multiple professional organizations, and these highly effective methods can be safely used as first line options in any adolescent, including those... More
Getting a Good Night's Sleep in Perimenopause and Midlife

Menopausal Health

Getting a Good Night's Sleep in Perimenopause and Midlife

Women in midlife face many challenges to their physical and mental health. One of these challenges is getting a good nights sleep. Targeting the causes of poor sleep will improve your patients energy levels and quality of life. In todays... More
Shoulder Dystocia: Preparing for an Ominous—and Unpredictable—Obstetric Emergency

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Shoulder Dystocia: Preparing for an Ominous—and Unpredictable—Obstetric Emergency

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency requiring skilled handling to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity or fetal death. It is imperative that every health care provider be prepared to successfully manage this ominous-and... More
Challenges of Hereditary Angioedema in Female Patients

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Challenges of Hereditary Angioedema in Female Patients

Hereditary angioedema is a debilitating disorder that can substantially impair quality of life. The availability of new, effective, and safe therapies, coupled with an increased awareness of hereditary angioedema and its related concerns... More
 
 

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