Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from January 2002

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from January 2002

Lifestyle - Two for 2002: Identifying and Reducing Health Risk.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... American Women and Risk Reduction: How Are We Doing? * 79% of women age 50 or over have not had a fecal occult blood test * 74% of women age 50 or over have not had a sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years * 72% of adult women eat...

Cosmetic Surgery - Putting on a New Face: Laser Resurfacing.
January 1, 2002... Even when we feel younger than our years, our skin gives us away with lines, wrinkles, scars, liver spots, and precancerous lesions. In the past, a facelift was the usual route to a more youthful appearance. Then came procedures that sand off...

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding After Age 40.
January 1, 2002... Most women know what a heavy period is like, and many have experienced bleeding at odd times. But when should a woman see her clinician about excess or unexpected bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological problem,...

By the Way, Doctor - Aredia for Osteoporosis.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Q My doctor has recommended Aredia, a new drug for osteoporosis. I can't seem to find out much about it. Can you help? A Aredia (pamidronate) belongs to a class of medications known as bisphosphonates, which have been shown to increase...

A DOCTOR DISCUSSES ... a healthy approach to risk.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The first time I meet a patient, I begin with a health risk assessment, because it's an important step in planning for a healthy future. I start with a medical history, which gives clues that help me determine a woman's unique risk profile....