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What Is Vulvodynia? What Causes Vulvodynia?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Vulvodynia, also called vestibulodynia or chronic vulvar pain, is characterized by pain in the area around the opening of the vagina. The term “vulvodynia” simply refers to “vulvar pain”, and does not imply a specific cause. The pain, burning or … Continue reading →

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Jury Finds Novartis Discriminated Against Pregnant Women, Other Female Employees

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

On Monday, a federal jury ordered the U.S. unit of Swiss drugmaker Novartis Pharmaceuticals to pay a total of $3.37 million to 12 female former sales representatives for sexual discrimination in pay and promotions, the Wall Street Journal reports. The … Continue reading →

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Post-Natal Depression Affects Dads Too

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

US researchers who reviewed published studies on pre- and post-natal depression concluded that about 10 per cent of fathers experience depression before or after the birth of a child, with the highest rates occuring in the 3 to 6 months … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Times, New York Times Examine Impact Of Birth Control Pill 50 Years After Approval

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

The Los Angeles Times and the New York Times on Tuesday examined how the pill has affected the U.S. unintended pregnancy rate and FDA’s regulation of prescription drugs. ~ Los Angeles Times: Although the pill has provided millions of women … Continue reading →

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News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, May 18, 2010

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

1. Fracture Prevention Proven Cost-effective in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is used to treat some men with prostate cancer. Because both advanced age and androgen deficiency are associated with low bone mineral density (BMD), men … Continue reading →

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How Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Brain Injury From Stroke

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered that a compound in dark chocolate may protect the brain after a stroke by increasing cellular signals already known to shield nerve cells from damage… Read More Information :How Dark Chocolate May Guard Against … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Experts Note Significance Of Birth Control Pill's 50th Milestone At Ob-Gyn Meeting

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Today, during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 58th Annual Clinical Meeting, obstetrician-gynecologist experts in reproductive health spoke about the significance of the birth control pill to women, society, and medicine overall. Fifty years ago this month, the first … Continue reading →

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Portland Research Community Receives Third Infusion Of Funding From Prostate Cancer Foundation

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has announced that it has granted a $300,000 Creativity Award to Dr. Brendan Curti at Portland’s Providence Medical Center. This research grant represents the third round of funding given by PCF to a Portland-based research … Continue reading →

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Cockroach Infestations Increase Risk For Allergies & Asthma Attacks

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

In recognition of National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, celebrated each May, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding families that cockroach allergens can trigger allergies and asthma attacks… Read More Information :Cockroach Infestations Increase Risk For Allergies & … Continue reading →

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