Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from April 2005

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from April 2005

What to do when allergic rhinitis is in bloom.
April 1, 2005... Spring brings some of nature's most irritating allergies into the air, while other allergies occur year-round. Many of us welcome warm weather as a chance to get outdoors after a winter's confinement. But for people with hay fever, spring...

When a breast cancer expert gets breast cancer.
April 1, 2005... An interview with Harvard breast cancer surgeon Dr. Carolyn Kaelin Breast cancer is unique for every woman who experiences it. But every survivor's story offers hard-won knowledge that may help others grappling with a breast cancer...

How to spell pain relief in the wake of COX-2 problems.
April 1, 2005... Taking drugs of any kind is never without risks, but setbacks surrounding the vigorously marketed COX-2 inhibitors have really brought this home. It's been tough going for pain relievers since the pharmaceutical company Merck pulled its...

By the way, Doctor; What causes tingling hands at night?
April 1, 2005... Q. I wake up at night with pins and needles in one or both of my hands. I've tried chiropractic, physical therapy, and a special pillow, with no success. What's causing this, and what can I do to stop it? A. The likeliest cause of your...

By the way, Doctor; Is the ultra-low dose estrogen patch available?
April 1, 2005... Q. You've written about an ultra-low dose estrogen patch that helps prevent osteoporosis. Is it available to the public? A. The estrogen patch we've mentioned is available by prescription under the trade name Menostar. Menostar is a clear,...