Cervical Cancer Screen Rates Low for Women With Mental Illness
Rates of the disease tend to be higher in this group, researcher says
Geographic Variation in Costs Associated With Hysterectomy
Lowest median cost in mid-Atlantic region, while highest median cost seen in Pacific region
Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate Major Cause of CV Deaths
Finding points to need for screening for kidney function
Hot Flashes in Early Menopause May Indicate Elevated CVD Risk
Study found link between menopausal symptoms in younger women and reduced endothelial cell function
Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Asian-American Women
Out of 7 nationality groups studied, only Japanese women didn't have an overall increase in the disease
Misunderstanding of BRCA Test Results Affects Mastectomy Rates
Half of average-risk patients with variants of uncertain significance may undergo bilateral mastectomy
Diabetes Continues to Be a Significant Public Health Burden
But progress seen in cardiovascular complications, mortality among these patients
Physicians Resist Requests From Immigrants for Female Ob-Gyns
Findings based on physician interviews regarding immigrant women's requests
AMA: Two Internet Tools Can Help Educate Patients
Tools provide personalized recommendations for preventive services and diabetes prevention info
Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important
Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs
