Archive for July, 2010
Ultrasound, also called sonography is the most effective imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to produce the images of various organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. These high-frequency sound waves are transmitted to the site of interest where the tissues scatter, reflect, and absorb the sound waves to various degrees. The sound waves that are reflected back are converted into electric signals. The recorded signals are analyzed by the computer and then the information is displayed on a screen. Ultrasound is a noninvasive technique that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Tags: birth defects, Conditions, Diagnosis, disease, frequency, Imaging, medical, medical conditions, obstetrics, physicians, reproductive system, Technique, Treatment, Ultrasound
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Compounded Bioidentical Hormones have received a great deal of coverage in news, on talk shows, and in magazines over the past several years. Claims of weight loss, increasing energy, improve mood, are safer, and many others have been made. Hopefully this article can help you answer questions and dismiss many of the myths surrounding this highly published, highly marketed topic.
he term Bioidentical Hormones is not a medical term, it is a marketing term used to imply an exact copy of the hormones produced in the body. Providers of these compounds often claim they are “A natural, safer alternative to prescription drugs, Can help with weight loss, Prevent Alzheimer’s” and many others unfounded benefits. In addition, these providers often suggest that Bioidentical Hormones can only be obtained from a compounding pharmacy.
The fact is that there are many FDA-approved bioidentical hormone products available in the U.S. today. In fact, they have been available in the U.S. since 1975!
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Tags: benefit, bioidentical hormones, compounding pharmacy, estradiol, estrogen, Facts, FDA, hormone therapy, medical, Menopause, myths and facts, weight loss, women
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Home births are safe for most non-high risk pregnant women. False. Less medical intervention during planned home birth is associated with a tripling of neonatal (baby) mortality. The study to be published in the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in September found perinatal (mother) mortality rates were similar for planned home and hospital births,… Read More
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Tags: Home, home birth, home births, hospital, hospital births, medical, mortality rates, neonatal mortality, Obstetrics Gynecology, pregnant women, women
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Chocolate is bad for you during pregnancy. False.
A recent study from Italy found that consuming 30 grams of dark chocolate a day during pregnancy significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and reduced the risk of anemia. Researchers also noted the 160-calorie dose of dark chocolate did not affect overall weight gain for the pregnancy.
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Tags: anemia, blood pressure, chocolate, dark chocolate, Italy, Pregnancy, weight gain
Category: News & Education, Obstetrics No Comments
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