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August 26, 2008 - WE HAVE MOVED
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The staff at the WWP have moved to Suite 300 in the CNY Medical Center. You can find us now on the 3rd floor rather than the 6th. We have more room now and can accommodate you more efficiently. Park on the 2nd floor in the garage and you have only one flight to go up!!
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August 8, 2008 - WWP is moving to a bigger office!
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To better serve you, on August 22nd we will be moving to a larger office suite the 3rd floor in our building. We have a new physician starting in September and the practice has already outgrown our current space! If you have any friends or relatives looking for an OB or Gyn, please call us or visit more >>
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March 22, 2008 - Gardasil Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer is Here!!!
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Gardasil is a new vaccine that gives you immunity to HPV (human papilloma virus). This virus causes cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer, and genital warts. HPV is sexually transmitted. 20 million American women are infected already. This vaccine is FDA approved for patients ages 9-26, but select other more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.Gardasil.com.
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March 22, 2008 - Kristen DeLany is the NP for the WWP UroCenter
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We are proud to announce that our very own Kristen DeLany has not only completed her nurse practitioner training but is now specializing in female incontinence treatments. Congratulations Kristen!! We are looking forward to you having a long and happy career at the WWP.
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March 22, 2008 - Osteopenia
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33.6 million Americans (80% of whom are women) have osteopenia on bone density testing. This is a warning sign for future osteoporosis and fractures. Many women are Vitamin D deficient and/or not getting enough calcium in their diet. Supplementation of calcium with Vitamin D via diet or pills is necessary more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://NEJM.ORG.
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February 28, 2008 - Pain Relief
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Are you in chronic pain?
Injured? Pregnant? Wellness Professionals has an abundance of information, excercise videos, helpful products for RELIEF. Check it out.
Dr. Kratzert has met with the CEO Matt Hall. He welcomes your visit and any feedback from you as well. Go in under Lifestyles if you more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.WellnessProfessionals.com.
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January 22, 2008 - Protecting your skin to prevent aging
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Most wrinkles in the skin are due to sun damage not to aging. Skin can also look dry and aged due to hormonal changes.
Sun leads to skin cancer, burns and premature aging.
Always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen, SPF 15 or greater (for UVA and UVB rays) 15-20 minutes prior to exposure to the more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.arbonne.com.
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January 22, 2008 - WWP has a new OB/Gyn doc for September!!
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Krislyn Flint, MD will be joining the WWP in September 2008. We are very excited and will put her information on the website very soon. We will keep you updated as to when you can schedule an appointment with her, but feel free to please submit your new patient paperwork and we will call you.
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September 8, 2007 - Skinnyman Triathalon
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Dr. Kratzert came in 2nd place in her age group in this event. This was her first triathlon!!
Remember, wellness is a conscientious commitment to growth and improvement in all areas of life. Here at the WWP, we promote holistic wellness that includes traditional medicine, as well as education more >>
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April 27, 2007 - The WWP is AIUM Certified!
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Have you heard the good news? Our practice has received accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, an association dedicated to promoting the safe and effective use of ultrasound! Accreditation means our practice has met nationally accepted standards and has demonstrated consistent more >>
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February 13, 2007 - Menopause Management
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Dr. Kratzert has 20 years experience and interest in treatment of menopause, PMS, sexual dysfunction and other gyn conditions. As women go through the life cycles, changes occur and it is paramount to be prepared. Wellness is key to the total you! Your weight, exercise regimen, nutrition, psychological more >>
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February 13, 2007 - The Dish on Fish
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"Fresh" out from the Harvard Health Watch--Farmed salmon and white tuna are your best bets forthe Omega-3 "healthy" fats. Atlantic mackerel, herring and sardines are the next best Omega-3 providers. Omega-3 can protect you from heart disease and arrhythmias and also are necessary for healthy brain development more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.health.harvard.edu.
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February 13, 2007 - Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Prevention
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The WWP has Gardasil; a vaccine that will protect women from cervical cancer and genital warts. It is a must for all girls aged 9-26. Some older women will benefit also. Please call the office to make an appointment to discuss this important vaccine.
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January 10, 2007 - Prenatal Sevices
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Here at the Women's Wellness Place, we offer the most up-to-date obstetrical care. We have a very close-knit practice where every patient is catered to!! We have on-site 3-D ultrsound as well as thorough traditional ultrasound with comprehensive screening for potential defects. We offer nutritional more >>
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January 10, 2007 - Urinary and Fecal Incontinence and Pelvic Prolapse Treatments
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Leaking urine? Feces? Looking for the nearest bathroom in the mall? Feel a bulge in the vaginal area or pressure, dragging sensation? Having pain or dryness with intercourse? No desire to have sex? No sensation?
Come and visit our specialists in Bladder, Menopause and Pelvic Reconstruction and more >>
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November 30, 2006 - Fosomax and jaw bone necrosis
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This week's New England Journal has an excellent article on the big controversy regarding jaw necrosis in patients on bisphosphonates (Fosomax is an oral version). The cases which are few, involved intravenous (injections) of potent bisphpsphonates to patients being treated for cancer related conditions. more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://NEJM.
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November 7, 2006 - Essure-- a new form of Permanent Sterilization for Women
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The WWP physicians are now offering ESSURE for women desiring permanent sterilization. It is done under local anesthesia!!! No scars...No need to go to sleep for it. It is simply the insertion of tiny coils into the tubes and is done through the vagina by inserting a small telescope into the uterus, more >>
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November 7, 2006 - Hydrothermablation for Heavy Periods
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The WWP is now offering a procedure to stop heavy menses, which only requires a local anesthetic!
HYDROTHERMABLATION (HTA) is an out-patient procedure that will end your heavy periods. A warm saline solution gently flows through the uterine cavity and "ablates" or shrinks the lining, leaving minimal more >>
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November 7, 2006 - Incontinence Treatment at the WWP
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The Women's Wellness Place offers minimally invasive pelvic floor rehabilitation program which is excellent for over active bladder, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor weakness and selected cases of chronic pelvic or vulvar pain.
It involves a series of sessions using pelvic floor exercises more >>
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November 7, 2006 - Quit Smoking
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The sooner you quit, the better, but later is better than not at all!!!!..
A study was started in 1954 on the smoking habits of 35,000 British doctors. 50 years later, the mortality data for these doctors looks like this:
- Nonsmokers live 10 years longer than smokers
- Quitting at age more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.health.harvard.edu/health.
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November 7, 2006 - WWP Incontinence Program
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If you or anyone you love has a urinary incontinence or over active bladder, call the office for a consultation. Most bladder problems and pelvic prolapse conditions can be solved conservatively. Dr. Bebla specializes in female incontinence and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Call the office today!
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August 14, 2006 - Office ESSURE sterilization procedure offered at WWP
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We now perform Essure permanent sterilization in the office!! This method is well tolerated under local anesthetic. One can return to her daily activities the next day. Most insurances now recongnize this as the method of choice. This is done vaginally and requires no incisions!! This means faster more >>
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August 13, 2006 - Office Endometrial Ablation
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Are you bleeding heavy every month? We now offer edometrial ablation using cryo (freeze) technology (called Her Option) in the office for treatment of heavy menstrual periods. This would be an alternative to hysterectomy for benign conditions. Her Option cryoablation is well tolerated under local more >>
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August 10, 2006 - Accidents happen
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Every day women in this country experience a contraceptive failure--they've missed a few pills or the condom broke, or they had unprotected sex. This can include rape. No matter what the circumstances, women need fast and ready access to emergency contraception (EC). It should be available over the more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.acog.org.
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August 8, 2006 - Weight gain and Breast Cancer
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Data from a recent study suggest that weight gain during adult life increases the risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women. Weight loss after menopause decreases the risk of breast cancer!!
Other benefits of weightloss include: improving lipid levels, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Postmenopausal more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.jama.com.
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July 12, 2006 - 4D Ultrasound for OB Pts is on line for your family!!!
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For our OB patients who would like to share some OB 4D pictures with family and friends, they are available on-line!! Please call the office to schedule your 4D pictures.
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July 12, 2006 - Bell's Palsy
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Facial weakness (drooping/sagging) is normally caused by either a stroke, or Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy accounts for 70% of all cases (which is 25 cases per 100,000 people per year), with both sexes being affected equally. Though 75% of all untreated patients recover fully after 2 weeks, an affected more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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July 12, 2006 - Cervical Cancer Risk and Secondary Smoking
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Jan. 18, 2005 - Even passive smoking increases the risk of cervical cancer, according to the results of a long-term, prospective cohort study published Obstetrics & Gynecology.
"Given the association between active smoking and cervical cancer, passive exposure to cigarette smoke could plausibly more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.Gardasil.com.
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July 12, 2006 - Vulvar Pain or Pain with intercourse
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The WWP offers a new and exciting treatment for some of the vulvar pain syndromes and for women experiencing pain with intercourse. Please contact Kristen Delany, NP in our office for an appointment.
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February 11, 2006 - New Shipment of Botanicals
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Read the article by Drs. Kratzert and Fontana about using botanicals for menopause. Are they weeds or wonders? Is your sex drive low? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you gaining weight?
The WWP now has a new shipment of products and new design on the labels. E-mail us for information on these more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://menopausemgmt.com.
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January 31, 2006 - Sex Drive Dampened by Birth Control
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If you are having decreased sex drive while on birth control, this is common. The estrogen increases the SHBG (protein that carries around hormones in your blood) and therefore your free testosterone is decreased. Testosterone is what helps to give women a sex drive. Adding DHEA supplements can help more >>
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January 11, 2006 - Family History--More Important Than Ever
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Heart disease
Strokes
Clots such as DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
or PE (Pulmonary Embolism)
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Suicide
Depression
Asthma
Osteoporosis
These conditions run in families. They are genetic in some cases.
Did more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.NEJM.org.
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January 9, 2006 - NEW PHONE# FOR BILLING QUESTIONS
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Please note, our billing department has a new phone number. You may reach Cecelia, our Business Manager/Billing Supervisor at(315)234-6698 or Pam Parbus, Billing Specialist at (315)234-6697. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns regarding insurance or other billing questions.
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May 31, 2005 - Strong Healthy Seniors
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Dr. Kratzert is the collaborating physician in a program providing fitness for seniors with Wellness Journeys on Fly Road in East Syracuse. It is a 12-week program with twice weekly exercise sessions, a nutrition workshop and much more. Please call 315-295-3000 for registration. People with osteoporosis more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.wellnessjournies.com.
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May 13, 2005 - Article Published in Menopause Management
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Drs Kratzert and Fontana recently were published in Menopause Management May/June edition, "The Use of Botanicals for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms: Weeds or Wonders?" A complete copy will be available soon for you to read.
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.menopausemgmt.com.
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March 21, 2005 - PMS/PERIMENOPAUSE/HEALTHY BREAST FORMULAS
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Did you know that cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and collard greens can prevent breast cancer? If you are not fond of them, broccoli extract is an option. That and a host of other important supplements are offered in our very cost-effective "Women's Liberation" formula.
Do more >>
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February 6, 2005 - Breast Cancer Screening in Women with a Familial or Genetic Predisposition--MRI vs. Mammography
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According to a recent study, MRI is more sensitive than mammography in detecting tumors in women with an inherited susceptibility to breast cancer.
Family history of breast cancer or a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene increases the risk of breast cancer and is often associated with the diagnosis more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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January 24, 2005 - Dementia Risk Factors
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The presence of cardiovascular risk factors -- diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and smoking -- in middle age is strongly associated with late-life dementia, investigators in California report in the January 25th issue of Neurology.
"What is bad for the heart is also bad for the brain," more >>
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January 23, 2005 - Exercise reduces Harmful Estrogen Levels
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Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle studied 173 overweight postmenopausal women who had similar lifestyles and didn't use hormone replacement therapy. About half of the women exercised moderately for 45 to 60 minutes, five days a week; the others met once a week for more >>
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January 15, 2005 - Alcohol Attributable Deaths
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The Center fo Disease Control (CDC) has completed a report of 2001: 76,000 deaths were directly caused by alcohol. Also, with each death, the average lifespan was cut short by 30 years. Half of the deaths were fatal accidents (mostly car DWI related). The other half were fatal alcohol diseases (liver more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://jama.com.
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January 15, 2005 - New Uterine Fibroid Therapy
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In December, the FDA approved the use of the new Exablate 2000 system. It uses high frequency ultrasound waves to generate heat within the fibroid to kill it. The system also has an MRI unit to accurately locate the fibroid and to monitor the heat generated by the ultrasound. No surgery or anesthetic more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://jama.com.
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January 15, 2005 - Physical Signs of Osteoporosis
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A recently completed clinical survey has shown strong correlations that simple physical tests and info can point out the level of risk of osteoporosis. Also, in existing cases, these tests may point out if compression fractures exist in the spine (from compression caused by bones "settling"). Though more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://jama.com.
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January 15, 2005 - Sleeping Pills
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If you are elderly, do you get upset when your doctor advises that you stop taking sleeping pills? New surveys show a definite correlation between sleeping pill use and hip fractures among the elderly. Why? Being groggy from a sleeping pill, that early morning walk from bed to the bathroom can be disastrous. more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://harvardhealth.edu.
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January 15, 2005 - U.S. Immigrants and Obesity
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The U.S. rate of 25% obesity is by far the highest in the world. Immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the current U.S. population. Immigrants normally come from countries with 1/3 of the U.S. obesity rate. However, if immigrants stay in the U.S. for more than ten years, their obesity rate increases more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://jama.com.
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January 6, 2005 - Diet Comparison
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Are the most popular diet plans really effective? Not much real scientific data exists; we tend to rely on whichever diet may be "best" for weight loss. A recent 1-year study was published in the 1-5-05 issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) that compared the overall effectiveness more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.jama.com.
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January 3, 2005 - Herbs/Supplements
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Harvard Medical School has published a very comprehensive review of 52 herbs and supplements for use as medical remedies. With the establishment of the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM), funding is available for solid research studies of existing "old time" remedies. more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.health.harvard.edu.
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January 3, 2005 - News on Hot Flashes:
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Hot Flashes are the most common menopause symptom. The Oct 7, 2004 issue of NEJM has a promising article about hot flashes and hypertension (high blood pressure). Completing test studies has been difficult because hot flashes are so inconsistent. But the University of California has been conducting more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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January 3, 2005 - Prostate Cancer News:
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For women that have a man suffering from prostate cancer ( the #2 most common form of cancer that affects 200,000 more men each year), NEJMs Oct 7, 2004 issue has several revealing articles regarding new medication test results for advanced cases of this killer cancer. Normally, the cancer has been more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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December 21, 2004 - Do I need HRT? Is it safe?
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The women of the world have been thrown into a frenzy after the WHI study involving PremPro. Why then did the FDA approve a new low-dose PremPro which is now available??
Read the review of the WHI in the Sept 2003 issue of the Am J of Ob/Gyn. It reveals that the data was premature and incorrect. more >>
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December 16, 2004 - Abdominal Cramps: Acetaminophen Vs. Heat Wrap
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For Dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual abdominal muscle cramps), 85% of all women use over-the-counter medication (like acetaminophen) and do not seek physician help. A study was completed recently of 350 women, ages 18 - 50 testing an abdominal heat wrap versus acetaminophen. The results showed a 20% increase more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.reproductivemedicine.com.
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December 16, 2004 - Sugar Sweetened Drinks: Effects on Women:
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Over the past 10 years, obesity and Type-2 Diabetes are rapidly increasing, coinciding with a major increase in sugar sweetened drink consumption (soda, fruit drinks, power drinks). The calories in one 12-oz drink per day could lead to a 10 pound weight gain in a year!
A study started in 1991 of more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.jama.com.
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December 14, 2004 - Applause for the Mediterranean Diet
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The September 29th edition of the Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA) is mainly devoted to proving how an improved lifestyle (proper diet, no smoking, exercise, and alcohol moderation) will improve overall health, both now and into the future:
1. A study of over 2000 European men and more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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December 14, 2004 - Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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This is the most prevalent psychiatric problem in the U.S., and it attacks women twice as often as men. Two thirds of all anxiety patients also are experiencing depression, which leads to ¼ of all cases experiencing panic attacks and 1/3 of all cases having alcohol problems.
Because all these more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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November 19, 2004 - Breast Cancer Sister Study
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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, through the
National Institutes of Health, is conducting a federally funded, ten-year
study of the environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors possibly
associated with breast cancer. The study focuses on women who have had a
sister more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.sisterstudy.org.
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November 19, 2004 - DHEA for Menopause Symptoms
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Researchers at the University of Modena, Italy, found that women on 25 mg doses of DHEA had 3-to4-fold increases in estrogen and testosterone levels after 12 months, while symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and headaches decreased significantly. No side effects were noted. DHEA is available on more >>
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November 18, 2004 - AWAY WITH FAT!!!
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A recent study published in the Nov 10, 2004 JAMA, "The Effect of DHEA on Abdominal Fat and Insulin Action in Elderly Women and Men" showed that this supplement decreases abdominal and subcutaneous fat. It could play a role in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (obesity, heart disease, diabetes).
See more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.jama.com.
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November 5, 2004 - New Treatment for Incontinence and Weakened Pelvic Floor
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Our office has an excellent program of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Rehabilitation available to interested patients. This therapy can be used for fecal or urinary incontinence, vulvar pain syndromes, interstitial cystitis, pelvic organ prolapse and dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Please call the office more >>
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September 14, 2004 - Why Women Prefer Not to have a monthly Period
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The FDA has approved a pill that gives you a period once a season!!!If you could take your birth control pills and only have a period once every season (every 3-4 months) would you like that? Well, you can!!! An article in American Journal of OB/GYN by Sulak found that 59% of women preferred not having more >>
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September 2, 2004 - Exercise or low body weight induced amenorrhea
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New study in New England Journal of Medicine showing improvement in reproductive, thyroid and growth hormone with administration of recombinant human Leptin in women who have no menses due to excessive exercise or low body weight. Infertility, osteoporosis and thyroid problems, to name a few, are associated more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.nejm.org.
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July 6, 2004 - TBLSP of FLAX SEEDS LOWERS HARMFUL ESTROGEN
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Flax seeds are an excellent source of fiber and lignans and contain phytoestrogens. These are the "good" estrogens which are beneficial due to competing with the more carcinogenic estrogens for binding sites. They stimulate the benefical sites and decrease the harmful estrogens which could increase more >>
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March 12, 2004 - Emergency Contraception For Unprotected Intercourse
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Emergency Contraceptive pills are taken in 2 doses. The first is done within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and the 2nd dose 12 hours later. It is 75% effective if taken within 72 hours.
Most common side effects are: Nausea, Abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes.
Ask more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle469652.
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February 12, 2004 - Multivitamins Prevent Heart Disease
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One of the findings of the Nurses Health Study was a 24% risk reduction in myocardial infarcts (heart attacks) with simple daily multivitamin usage . The Women's Wellness Place has our own brand made especially for sensitive stomachs. Visit our product section. Otherwise, any tolerable multivitamin more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://Jama 279-5:359-64, 1998.
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January 24, 2004 - Safer Estrogen for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Symptoms?
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Estriol, which has been used in our practice for 15 years, has been studied and reported on in the most recent issue of Menopause, The Journal of the North American Menopause Society, Vol 11, 2004. Estrogen usage has been taking a beating lately, but all estrogens are not the same!!! Estriol is a safe, more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.menopause.org.
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January 15, 2004 - NAMS Endorses Use of Complementary Treatments for Hot Flashes
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Even though Estrogen may be the best treatment for hot flashes, the North American Menopause Society endorsed Isoflavones, Black Cohosh and Vit. E as alternatives. Studies have shown them to be effective for mild symptoms and to be of no harm. The Women's Wellness Place Supplements contain these substances more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.menopause.org.
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September 14, 2003 - Microinsert Nonincisional Hysteroscopic Sterilization
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A Phase III trial of Essure, the new permanent birth control for women, shows no pregnancies in the 9620 women who have received it, and that the procedure is successful (the coils can be placed in the tubes)in 96% of women. Occasionally, the tubal opening can not be reached. This procedure is done more >>
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June 13, 2003 - Soy Isoflavones and Cognition TheSOPHIA Study
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An article in Menopause Vol 10 #3 recently looked at soy isoflavones and found an improvement in women's verbal memory tasks. It has been shown in other studies that Estrogen, phytoestrogens ("nature's estrogen") such as soy, red clover,legumes and other plants and Evista stimulate the beta estrogen more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://www.menopause.org.
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May 30, 2003 - WHIMS STUDY ON PREMPRO
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The May 28th edition of JAMA dealt this week's confusing blow to us women. It provided the results of the WHIMS study which looked at approximately 10,000 women on Prempro and compared it to a group not on it. 40 women on Prempro got dementia after 4 years compared to 20 women on placebo. Unfortunately, more >>
To read more, check out the original story at http://jama.ama-assn.org.
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