Search results for "Women's health"
Cervical cancer rates in older women may be higher than previously thought
Older women's rates of cervical cancer are significantly higher than previously thought, because past analyses have not adjusted for the prevalence of hysterectomy in this population, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/5.htm
13 May 2014
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2013
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation associated with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may be at higher risk for hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/24/4.htm
24 Jun 2014
Mind-body role may matter in heart disease
Research is increasingly indicating a relationship, if not a causal link, between depression and anxiety and heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/heart-disease.htm
1 Oct 2015
Some newer progestogens double thromboembolism risk
Women taking oral contraceptives containing drospirenone or desogestrel had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism as women taking levonorgestrel pills, a new Danish study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/5.htm
1 Nov 2011
Merger memories and abiding realities
Several of the issues that ACP is championing in 2018 live up to a vision created 20 years ago, when the organization merged with the American Society of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/merger-memories-and-abiding-realities.htm
1 Jul 2018
Fewer than 3 doses of HPV vaccine still effective
Two doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine appeared to protect women against infection as well as the recommended three doses, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/4.htm
20 Sep 2011
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicates
Prognostic scores don't reliably predict early recurrence after minor stroke
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/4.htm
8 Feb 2011
Nominees named for ACP Officers and Regent positions
The Nominations Committee of the American College of Physicians places nominations for President-elect, regents, and others.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/nominees.htm
1 Nov 2008
Alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce colorectal cancer in healthy women
Long-term use of alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce risk for colorectal cancer but increase risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in healthy women, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/2.htm
16 Jul 2013