Women's Health Activist articles from January 2008

Women's Health Activist archives from January 2008

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
January 1, 2008... A COMPLEX CONDITION OF VARIOUS FORMS AND UNKNOWN CAUSE, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. PCOS is a reproductive endocrine disorder in which a woman's ovaries produce excessive amounts of "male"...

NWHN's fall reception: a celebration 20 years in the making.(National Women's Health Network)
January 1, 2008... In this issue, You'll find a series of lovely photos of an event celebrating my 20 years at the National Women's Health Network. The event was wonderful--and the people who came together to celebrate were impressive. The group included...

Ovarian cancer prevention: the trial that almost didn't happen.
January 1, 2008... Women concerned about ovarian cancer have some good news--there s a new prevention option, one that is safe, inexpensive, and can be used by women for whom other techniques aren't an option. Recent research from the National Institutes of...

New pregnancy exposure website.(Medical condition overview)(Website overview)
January 1, 2008... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office on Women's Health has updated its web-based listing of pregnancy exposure registries. These registries are prospective, observational studies that collect information on women who take medication...

You heard it here first: CT scans and cancer risk.
January 1, 2008... Loyal readers of The Women's Health Activist weren't surprised when the television news shows and daily newspapers covered the "news" that Computed Tomography (CT) scans increased the risk of cancer. Sparked by a review article published in the...

March board meeting.
January 1, 2008... The NWHN board of directors will meet next in San Francisco, California on March 15-16, 2008. NWHN members are welcome to join us for parts of the weekend. If you are interested in attending, please contact the office for more information at...

NWHN's 3rd Annual Fall Reception: celebrating Cindy Pearson's 20th Anniversary with the network.
January 1, 2008... On November 5, 2007, over 100 guests gathered at Washington's Goethe Institut to celebrate Cindy's 20th Anniversary with NWHN. The event, the Network's 3rd Annual Fall Reception, was a huge success. Those in attendance included NWHN and...

Young feminists: a new perspective on health care access.(Viewpoint essay)
January 1, 2008... Imagine a place where women are not formally employed, and spend much of their time performing household chores, farming, and taking care of the family.... Where women's opinions and experiences are often not considered in daily life and public...

The aim of rupturing the amniotic sac (also known as "artificial rupture of the membranes" or "amniotomy") is to speed UP and strengthen contractions, thus shortening the length of labor.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Medical condition overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The aim of rupturing the amniotic sac (also known as "artificial rupture of the membranes" or "amniotomy") is to speed UP and strengthen contractions, thus shortening the length of labor. Rupturing the membranes is thought to release chemicals...

New research shows that women diagnosed with cancer in one breast are seeking a more aggressive procedure for further cancer prevention.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
January 1, 2008... New research shows that women diagnosed with cancer in one breast are seeking a more aggressive procedure for further cancer prevention. Data from the Federal government's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) cancer registry...

Unprotected, receptive anal intercourse has long been recognized as an activity associated with a high risk of HIV transmission.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
January 1, 2008... Unprotected, receptive anal intercourse has long been recognized as an activity associated with a high risk of HIV transmission. Most HIV and STI prevention messages outside the gay male community, however, continue to emphasize penile-vaginal...

Tribute gifts to NWHN: a thoughtful way to commemorate someone special.(National Women's Health Network)
January 1, 2008... IN HONOR OF Amy Allina Lynn Appelbaum Sheryl Goodridge Judith Gertler Ellen Harding Carol E. Dixon Edie Fisher's 50th Birthday Charlene Tuchman Cindy Pearson Sandra Herbert IN MEMORY OF ...

Meds in kids.(Prescription for Change)
January 1, 2008... In October, an FDA advisory committee concluded that cough and cold remedies should not be given to children under six years old, and that there was no evidence that they were effective in children under 12. A pediatrician group led by Joshua...

G-spot.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Connecticut's Roman Catholic bishops made the right choice in favor of protecting women's health. In October, the bishops issued a statement that Connecticut's four Catholic hospitals will comply with a new state law requiring all hospitals to...

Sore spot.
January 1, 2008... In October President Bush appointed a new chief of the family planning program at the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Susan Orr, though critical of contraception, will oversee $283 million in annual grants to provide low-income families...