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.
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Dr. Mathews attended the SGS (Society of Gynecologic Surgeons) held in San Antonio Texas April 10th thru 13th. This prestigious meeting emphasized advanced gynecologic and reconstructive surgery techniques with a specific focus on pelvic anatomy and vaginal surgery.
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Dr. J. Kyle Mathews attended the American Urogynecology Society (AUGS) meeting in Long Beach California recently. The meeting consist of more than 80 oral presentations, 10 surgical videos, educational roundtable discussions, and more than 200 poster presentations and lectures from leader in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Some runners swear by their pre-run stretch as a sure-fire way to run better and stronger and reduce their risk of injury in the process.
But according to a new study, distance runners who stretch before a run may not perform as well and may spend more energy than runners who skip the stretch.
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