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    May 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Anne Arundel County health briefs

    Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....

    Tags: HIV, Aneurysm, Mental Health, Afghanistan, Colon Cancer

    2. Feb 23, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Few saw warning signs in case of Hopkins doctor accused of secretly taping patients

    Fanya O'Donoghue had just learned she was pregnant when she happened to meet a group of nurses at a social gathering. She was looking for an obstetrician, and asked them whom they would recommend.
    Fanya O'Donoghue had just learned she was pregnant when she happened to meet a group of nurses at a social gathering. She was looking for an obstetrician, and asked them whom they would recommend. "All six of them said, 'Dr. [Nikita] Levy,'" she...

    Tags: Infertility, Colleges and Universities, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Upper East Side, State University of New York

    3. May 2, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Hernias in women can be hard to diagnose

    Hernias are a common ailment among Americans; more than 4 million people develop the painful condition. And although both men and women develop hernias, female patients may be harder to diagnose. Doctors and patients may not realize the abdominal pain a woman is feeling is because of a hernia. Dr. Hien Nguyen, assistant professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, said the pain can be mistaken for other conditions with similar symptoms, such as adhesions from prior surgery, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts. Nguyen talks about treating hernias in women.
    Hernias are a common ailment among Americans; more than 4 million people develop the painful condition. And although both men and women develop hernias, female patients may be harder to diagnose. Doctors and patients may not realize the abdominal pain a...

    Tags: Lungs and Airways, Concerts, Obesity, Groin, Music

    4. Mar 9, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Nor shortage of reasons for oral contraceptives

    Rush Limbaugh is an attention-hogging, obnoxious and ignorant loud mouth ("Rush to judgment on birth control," March 7). His crudeness sicken me. The controversies about oral contraceptives are passe. Yes, insurance companies have to make them available...

    Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Osteoporosis, Eating Disorders, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer

    5. May 20, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  5. Mother, daughter reflect on their experiences with cancer-causing gene mutation

    The Daily Times, Farmington, N.M.
    For More Information Those interested in more information about the BRCA mutation can contact the San Juan Regional Medical Center's Cancer Navigator at 505-609-6259. Additional information about support and resources available to those diagnosed with...

    Tags: Breast Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Mammogram, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer

    6. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  6. Endometriosis more common in lean women: study

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Heavy women are less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than their slimmer peers, according to a new study. Researchers following more than 116,000 women found that morbidly obese study participants were 39 percent less...

    Tags: Weight, Medical Procedures and Tests, Physical Conditions, Body Mass Index, Medical Research

    7. May 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. SUSAN'S STORY: WDBJ7 anchor talks about cancer diagnosis

    You may be used to seeing me behind the anchor desk on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
    Reporter
    You may be used to seeing me behind the anchor desk on Saturday and Sunday mornings. But for last few months, a lot of my time has been spent at the Blue Ridge Cancer Care. I have ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed right before Christmas. My doctors...

    Tags: Ovarian Cancer, Health Treatments, Menstruation, Chemotherapy

    8. May 6, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune

  8. "I was determined to be a mom"

    <span style="font-size: small;">Amanda Kehler packed away the baby book where she had been keeping</span><span style="font-size: small;"> track of her doctors' appointments and how she was feeling.</span>
    South Bend Tribune
    Amanda Kehler packed away the baby book where she had been keeping track of her doctors' appointments and how she was feeling. She boxed up the baby outfits she had been so excited to receive from her grandmother and sisters, along with every other...

    Tags: In Vitro Fertilization, Medical Procedures and Tests, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Miscarriage

    9. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  9. Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?

    RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE&nbsp;RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF AMERICANS EXERCISE ENOUGH TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS. According to John Graham, Director, Sports &amp; Human Performance at St. Luke&rsquo;s University Health Network, reasons to exercise on a regular basis are extraordinarily positive.
    RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...

    Tags: Heart Disease, Breast Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity, Osteoporosis

    10. Mar 15, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Technology makes more options possible for those considering hysterectomies

    For more than six months, Nancy McClain thought her abdominal cramps and low back pain were the result of a bladder infection.
    marieg@herald-mail.com
    For more than six months, Nancy McClain thought her abdominal cramps and low back pain were the result of a bladder infection. But when the discomfort wouldn't disappear, she headed to her gynecologist, who performed a pelvic ultrasound, revealing a...

    Tags: Cesarean Section, Back Pain, Hospitals and Clinics, Cervical Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests

    11. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  11. A variety of factors can create difficulty in couples' efforts to conceive

    A number of factors can create difficulty in a couple&rsquo;s efforts to conceive. In general, though, the causes of infertility can be broken down into several categories. In many cases, identifying the problem doesn&rsquo;t take long. Once that is done, a couple can start infertility treatments. The effectiveness of those treatments depends on the couple&rsquo;s specific circumstances and findings. Usually, infertility treatments are successful about 60 percent to 70 percent of the time.
    A number of factors can create difficulty in a couple’s efforts to conceive. In general, though, the causes of infertility can be broken down into several categories. In many cases, identifying the problem doesn’t take long. Once that is done,...

    Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Infertility, In Vitro Fertilization, Mayo Clinic

    12. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  12. Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: IVF the most effective form of reproductive technology available

    Premium Health News Service
    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I are in our late 30s and considering in vitro fertilization. How many embryos are typically implanted, and how often is in vitro successful? Who is a good candidate for this procedure? ANSWER: In vitro fertilization,...

    Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Infertility, Hospitals and Clinics, In Vitro Fertilization, Biotechnology

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