Archive for the ‘Gynecology’ Category
Recent studies confirm previous findings that estrogen-alone therapy may actually reduce the incidence of breast cancer in certain women. Theses finding seems confusing because estrogen is recognized to stimulate breast cancer growth in some patients.
Monday, January 9th, 2012 Tags: breast cancer, Confusion, estrogen, J Kyle Mathews, MD, Plano OB
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Doctors have long promoted IUDs, or intrauterine devices, as an effective way to prevent pregnancy. Now, in a finding that has surprised even the experts, research suggests that IUDs have an unexpected benefit: preventing cervical cancer.
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 Tags: IUDs may also prevent cervical cancer
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ACOG Recommends Annual Mammograms Begin at Age 40 Years Mammography screening should be offered annually to women beginning at age 40 years, according to new breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The new Practice Bulletin, entitled “Breast Cancer Screening,” is published in the August 2011 issue of… Read More
Monday, July 25th, 2011 Tags: ACOG, ACR, breast cancer, cancer, mammograms, Medscape Medical News, new, Practice Bulletin, USPSTF, women
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Women without risk factors for blood clots, venous thromboembolism (VTE), who are taking the third-generation oral contraceptive drospirenone found in YAZ, Yaz 28, Yazmin, Beyaz, Zarah, Gianvi, and Ocella have an increased risk for nonfatal blood clots, VTE, compared with women taking the second-generation contraceptive levonorgestrel, according to the findings of 2 new case-control studies.
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Tags: AZ, Beyaz, Blood Clots, Dr. Mathews, Gianvi, new, Ocella, oral contraceptive, VTE, women, YAZ, Yaz 28, Yazmin, Zarah
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Women under 50 undergoing hysterectomy, with or without oophorectomy, are at an increased risk of heart disease, a new Swedish study suggests [1].
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 Tags: Cardiovascular Risk, coronary, dallas, disease, Dr. Mathews, European Heart Journal, frisco, heart disease, Hysterectomy, kyle mathews, ovaries, plano, Swedish Inpatient Register, WHI, without, women
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Can Your Menstrual Cycle Affect the Accuracy of Your Mammogram?
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 Tags: Can Your Menstrual Cycle Affect the Accuracy of Your Mammogram?, cancer, kyle mathews, mammogram, mammograms, menstrual cycle, North America, women
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Women with one of two genetic variants may be more likely to develop endometriosis, according to a new study that may offer new clues about the cause of the mysterious condition.
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Tags: disease, DNA, Dr. Mathews, endometriosis, England, genetic link, Krina Zondervan, Nature, Nature Genetics, new, New Endometriosis Genes Found, painful menstrual periods, women
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The Alzheimer’s Association is establishing a new workgroup of field experts to provide primary care physicians with guidance on cognitive assessments, which are due to become a mandatory part of annual wellness visits by Medicare patients starting January 2011.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 Tags: Alzheimer Association, Annual Wellness Visit, Building Consensus, Dr. Mathews, field, Mandatory Cognitive Assessments, medical, Medscape Medical News, new, physicians, right, Simple Process Needed, Trying
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AAGL Recommends Vaginal or Laparoscopic Approach for Hysterectomies The American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) recommends minimally invasive surgical approaches such as vaginal hysterectomy (VH) and laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for benign uterine disease, according to a position statement published online November 7 in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. “When procedures are required to treat… Read More
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 Tags: Abdominal, AH, disease, Dr. Mathews, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic, LH, right, Route, Vaginal, VH
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Many women will have some discomfort in their lower abdomen from time to time. Identifying the cause of pain can sometimes be difficult. The following link may help you determine what are the possible causes for you.
Monday, September 27th, 2010 Tags: Causes, Dr. Mathews, Fisco, kyle mathews, lower abdomen, pelvic pain, plano
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