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Consumers are often frustrated when they hear the results of research studies that indicate a “maybe” rather than a definitive answer. Here’s an interesting study that demonstrates the long road researchers often have to take. On the other hand, trial and error sometimes leads to surprising results and are worth it. This example also demonstrates [...]
Where do you get your health information? Doctors are often too busy to spend much time on preventive care. The internet is alive with personal and commercial blogs on the latest health fads. And most recently, politicians are getting into the act. The latest bruhaha about the HPV vaccine has been front and center [...]
Protect your daughter from cervical cancer by getting her the HPV vaccine. It takes 3 shots to complete the series, so make sure she gets them all to be protected. It’s easy to get very busy with school, activities, work, and all of the juggling that parents of preteens and teens do every day. For [...]
A survey of more than 1,200 primary care physicians indicates that many are not following clinical practice guidelines on recommended screening intervals for cervical cancer, both with regard to traditional Pap testing as well as a newer screening method, a DNA test for the human papillomavirus (HPV). The FDA has approved HPV DNA testing for [...]
New information from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services on family planning services covered under Medicaid has been added and is available for 2009 for all states. The number of states that cover over-the-counter emergency contraception is 26; sterilization (36 +DC); Infertility testing (4); Infertility [...]
Yesterday, the Institute for Women’s Health Research co-hosted a luncheon with the Chicago Foundation for Women and the National Council of Women’s Organizations featuring the Pearl of Wisdom™ campaign to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer. Speakers included Dr. Marie Savard, ABC News Medical Contributor; Susan Scanlan, Chair of the National Council of Women’s [...]
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