Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2015
ReviewSurveillance and Care of the Gynecologic Cancer Survivor.
Care of the gynecologic cancer survivor extends beyond cancer treatment to encompass promotion of sexual, cardiovascular, bone, and brain health; management of fertility, contraception, and vasomotor symptoms; and genetic counseling. ⋯ A holistic approach to care extending beyond cancer treatment alone benefits gynecologic cancer survivors. In addition to surveillance for cancer recurrence and late treatment side effects, survivors benefit from guidance on hormonal, contraceptive, and fertility management and promotion of cardiovascular, bone, brain, and sexual health.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2015
Association of the Number of Years Since Menopause with Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Chinese Urban Women.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the association of years since menopause with MetS and Insulin Resistance (IR) in Chinese women. ⋯ In China, more years since menopause was highly associated with an increased risk of MetS. Menopausal history may help identify women with increased risk of developing MetS.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2015
Benign Arterial Calcification on Screening Mammogram: A Marker for Coronary Artery Disease?
Studies have shown several risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), such as diabetes and hypertension, are associated with benign arterial calcifications (BACs) seen on screening mammograms. However, there are few studies examining the association of BACs with women who are diagnosed with CAD. The purpose of our study was to determine whether there is an association between BACs present on routine screening digital mammograms and the presence of CAD as documented on cardiac catheterization. ⋯ BACs present on digital screening mammography, history of smoking and hypercholesterolemia were all significant predictors of CAD. Routine screening digital mammography could potentially assist in stratification of patients in consideration of CAD.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2015
Multicenter StudyPresenting Symptoms Among Black and White Women with Provoked Vulvodynia.
The prevalence of vulvodynia has been reported to be lower in black compared to white and Latina women. Use of different terminology to describe vulvar pain symptoms may play a role in lower prevalence. The objectives were to compare pain descriptors used by black and white women with provoked vulvodynia (PVD) to determine the effect of race on symptom reporting. ⋯ These data suggest that black women are less likely to self-report their vulvar pain as burning, the classic symptom of PVD. Cultural influences and different underlying pain mechanisms may contribute to differences in symptom reporting by race.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2015
Through a Gender Lens: A View of Gender and Leadership Positions in a Department of Medicine.
Despite increasing numbers in academic medicine, women remain underrepresented in top leadership positions. The objectives of this study were to characterize leadership positions held by department of medicine (DOM) faculty at all ranks at one Academic Health Center and to compare leadership positions held by male and female faculty. ⋯ Leadership positions held by women and men were proportionate to faculty representation, although the top leadership positions were held almost exclusively by men. While female assistant professors were more likely to hold leadership positions than male assistant professors, these positions appear to be low status positions and it is not clear that they contribute to professional advancement, as few women hold the rank of full professor. Effective interventions are needed to address the gender disparity in top leadership positions.