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Remote Care and Disease Monitoring Are Among the Perks of Telehealth

Jul 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Smartphones and computers can make just about everything easier today— from staying in touch with friends and family to grocery shopping. Another important way that these devices can simplify everyday life is with telemedicine, which allows patients to connect with health-care providers remotely through video calls, phone consultations, and patient … Read More

Better Sleep Associated with Lower Levels of Loneliness

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function, blood pressure management, more energy, a stronger immune system, and much more. A study published recently in the journal SLEEP suggests that better sleep also helps combat feelings of loneliness. In a study of 2,297 … Read More

CT-Guided Ablation Effective for Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

A study led by scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found treating women diagnosed with recurrent oligometastatic gynecologic cancers with CT-guided high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy ablation was safe and effective, with few side effects. Brachytherapy is a type of radiation that enables a more focused and customized dose … Read More

Precision Medicine Personalizes Treatment

Jun 26, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Women's Health

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern health care, precision medicine stands out as a groundbreaking approach that holds immense promise for transforming patient care. At its core, precision medicine tailors treatment and prevention strategies to individual characteristics, such as genetic makeup, and lifestyle. In specialty care, particularly in fields … Read More

Your Genetic Profile: A Guide to Disease Prevention and Treatment

Jun 26, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Precision medicine is a type of health care that involves basing a patient’s treatment on their genetic makeup and other unique physical characteristics. While the term precision medicine is relatively new, the practice has deep roots in modern health care. For instance, the careful matching of blood types between donors … Read More

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Less Risky Than You Think

Jun 26, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. But safety concerns and misconceptions about this type of therapy can make weighing the pros and cons confusing. This article aims to clarify the risks and benefits of HT … Read More

Recognize Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers

Apr 24, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Women's Health

As we age, the risk of certain health issues, including gynecologic cancers, increases. Arming ourselves with knowledge about symptoms, risk factors, and screening options serves as our best defense given the critical nature of early detection and treatment. Ovarian cancer often remains silent in its early stages, making it challenging … Read More

Be Alert for the Signs of Ovarian, Uterine, and Cervical Cancer

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

Each year nearly 100,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, and the risk increases with age—particularly after menopause. Of the three main gynecologic cancers— cervical, ovarian, and uterine—reliable, routine screening tests are available solely for cervical cancer. Consequently, many cases of gynecologic cancer go unnoticed and … Read More

Consider Minimally Invasive Options for Varicose Vein Removal

Mar 21, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Women's Health

During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on your legs. In most cases, these varicose veins are nothing more than a cosmetic annoyance. In other instances, they are quite painful, and sometimes even the source of a non-threatening blood clot. Diagnostic imaging tests … Read More

Do You Have Pain During Sexual Intercourse?

Mar 21, 2024 · UHN Staff · Women's Health

For many women, what was once an enjoyable and pain-free sexual experience can suddenly become uncomfortable and quite painful. This unwelcome shift can be caused by vaginal atrophy, also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which is a consequence of decreasing estrogen levels. About 50% of women experience postmenopausal vaginal … Read More

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