This document summarizes key aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how it benefits women's health and preventive care. It discusses how the ACA expands insurance coverage to over 34 million Americans, strengthens consumer protections, and requires insurers to cover preventive services for women at no additional cost. Specifically, it outlines services that must be covered for pregnant women, various cancer and disease screenings, counseling services, contraception and sterilization coverage, lactation support, and violence screening. It also notes that some existing "grandfathered" health plans are exempt from some ACA requirements but still must cover certain new benefits.
This document outlines the initiatives and package of benefits provided by an organization in 6 areas: 1) medical benefits and health care, 2) child care, 3) recreation activities, 4) educational programs, 5) developing human resources, and 6) community development related to housing, water, sanitation and environment. It provides details on health services including medical officers, medical centers, free drugs, and annual health camps. For child care it discusses child development centers, immunization programs, and clinics for children under 5. Recreation activities include playgrounds, sports equipment, indoor games, and facilities like libraries and canteens. Educational programs focus on computer education, vocational training, and handicrafts.
The document summarizes the charge given by the Institute of Medicine to convene a committee of experts to review women's preventive health services and identify gaps. The committee was tasked with recommending services to be included in comprehensive national guidelines. After reviewing evidence, the committee made 8 recommendations, including screening for gestational diabetes, HPV testing, counseling on STIs and HIV, contraception services, lactation support, interpersonal violence screening, and annual well-woman visits.
Dr. Fox: http://drmurrayfoxmd.com | 972-379-2416
Dr Murray Fox, M.D. of Women's Specialists of Plano presents on a variety of preventative health care topics specific to women.
Dr. Meena Shah believes in proactive management of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. She works to promote positive and preventive healthcare through media and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. Her work includes creating educational videos, books, and programs on topics like nutrition, fitness, disease prevention and management to increase health awareness among the public.
This document discusses cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) 3D reconstruction techniques. It describes the cryo-EM imaging process and challenges in reconstructing 3D structures from 2D projection images, including large noise and data size. The document proposes a memory-saving algorithm using tight wavelet frames for cryo-EM 3D reconstruction that formulates the reconstruction as a sparse representation problem solved with soft-thresholding and gradient descent. Simulation results on an E. coli ribosome and experimental results on an adenovirus demonstrate the proposed algorithm can reconstruct 3D structures from noisy projection data.
This document provides health screening guidelines and recommendations for different stages of life. It discusses recommended annual checkups and screenings in one's 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Key recommendations include scheduling regular physicals, maintaining a healthy weight, understanding family health histories, screening for common diseases like cancer and heart disease, and establishing healthy lifestyle habits. The goal is to catch any health issues early and prioritize preventative care throughout adulthood.
The National Health Policy of India has undergone revisions over time. The 1983 policy aimed to provide 'Health for All by 2000' but was revised in 2002 to be more realistic. The 2002 policy recognized progress made but also acknowledged ongoing disparities. It identified goals like reducing mortality and improving health indicators. The policy aimed to strengthen primary healthcare, decentralize services, promote rational drug use, and enhance equity and access through increased investment in health.
This document summarizes key aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how it benefits women's health and preventive care. It discusses how the ACA expands insurance coverage to over 34 million Americans, strengthens consumer protections, and requires insurers to cover preventive services for women at no additional cost. Specifically, it outlines services that must be covered for pregnant women, various cancer and disease screenings, counseling services, contraception and sterilization coverage, lactation support, and violence screening. It also notes that some existing "grandfathered" health plans are exempt from some ACA requirements but still must cover certain new benefits.
This document outlines the initiatives and package of benefits provided by an organization in 6 areas: 1) medical benefits and health care, 2) child care, 3) recreation activities, 4) educational programs, 5) developing human resources, and 6) community development related to housing, water, sanitation and environment. It provides details on health services including medical officers, medical centers, free drugs, and annual health camps. For child care it discusses child development centers, immunization programs, and clinics for children under 5. Recreation activities include playgrounds, sports equipment, indoor games, and facilities like libraries and canteens. Educational programs focus on computer education, vocational training, and handicrafts.
The document summarizes the charge given by the Institute of Medicine to convene a committee of experts to review women's preventive health services and identify gaps. The committee was tasked with recommending services to be included in comprehensive national guidelines. After reviewing evidence, the committee made 8 recommendations, including screening for gestational diabetes, HPV testing, counseling on STIs and HIV, contraception services, lactation support, interpersonal violence screening, and annual well-woman visits.
Dr. Fox: http://drmurrayfoxmd.com | 972-379-2416
Dr Murray Fox, M.D. of Women's Specialists of Plano presents on a variety of preventative health care topics specific to women.
Dr. Meena Shah believes in proactive management of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. She works to promote positive and preventive healthcare through media and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. Her work includes creating educational videos, books, and programs on topics like nutrition, fitness, disease prevention and management to increase health awareness among the public.
This document discusses cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) 3D reconstruction techniques. It describes the cryo-EM imaging process and challenges in reconstructing 3D structures from 2D projection images, including large noise and data size. The document proposes a memory-saving algorithm using tight wavelet frames for cryo-EM 3D reconstruction that formulates the reconstruction as a sparse representation problem solved with soft-thresholding and gradient descent. Simulation results on an E. coli ribosome and experimental results on an adenovirus demonstrate the proposed algorithm can reconstruct 3D structures from noisy projection data.
This document provides health screening guidelines and recommendations for different stages of life. It discusses recommended annual checkups and screenings in one's 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Key recommendations include scheduling regular physicals, maintaining a healthy weight, understanding family health histories, screening for common diseases like cancer and heart disease, and establishing healthy lifestyle habits. The goal is to catch any health issues early and prioritize preventative care throughout adulthood.
The National Health Policy of India has undergone revisions over time. The 1983 policy aimed to provide 'Health for All by 2000' but was revised in 2002 to be more realistic. The 2002 policy recognized progress made but also acknowledged ongoing disparities. It identified goals like reducing mortality and improving health indicators. The policy aimed to strengthen primary healthcare, decentralize services, promote rational drug use, and enhance equity and access through increased investment in health.
This document provides information about female sexual anatomy and the menstrual cycle. It describes the external genitals including the vulva, clitoris, labia, and vaginal opening. It then discusses the internal reproductive organs such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It explains menstruation and how the ovaries and hormones regulate the menstrual cycle. The document also covers menstrual products and potential issues like toxic shock syndrome and premenstrual syndrome.
Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently.Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression. And some conditions, such as menopause and pregnancy, are unique to women.
Women sometimes neglect their own health and focus instead on their partner's and their children's.
Take care of yourself first:
-- Plan for pregnancies and see your healthcare provider regularly while you are pregnant
-- Have regular mammograms
-- Get regular checkups and screenings. Early detection is important for treating breast, cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer.
CURRENT CHALLENGES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH,W
OMENS DISEASES,HOW TO MAKE WOMEN HEALTHY,WOMEN EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT,EMPLOYMENT,ENVIORMENT,STRATERGIES FOR IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEALTH
This chapter introduces key topics in women's health. It discusses that women's health issues need dedicated study as women have unique physiological and psychosocial needs compared to men. Promoting proactive health behaviors can help prevent disease. Women around the world face common challenges to their health, and concepts like sexism and misogyny have impacted women's healthcare. The women's health movement has advocated for women's health rights and access to medical information and care.
This document provides health statistics and recommendations for women's health screenings and preventative care. It notes that 15.8% of women currently smoke, 36% are obese, and 33% have hypertension. It recommends regular screenings such as mammograms and Pap smears to monitor for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Suggested lifestyle habits include a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and immunizations. Specific screening guidelines are provided for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and colon cancer.
The document discusses several key points about women's health:
1) Women make most health care decisions for their families and spend a significant amount on health care costs.
2) Women's health needs are different than men's due to biological and hormonal differences.
3) A woman's health is influenced by her family genetics, culture, social norms, economics, physical environment, and daily habits and thoughts.
4) There are gaps in health care access and outcomes between men and women due to factors like income, insurance coverage, and childcare responsibilities.
Opportunités et coopérations pour prospérer dans un monde incertain.
Ce livre blanc a été remis au Sénat pour sensibiliser nos sénateurs aux opportunités de la coopération Sino-Française.
El documento describe diferentes herramientas web 2.0 como wikis, blogs, foros, redes sociales y servicios de alojamiento que permiten compartir y crear contenido de forma colaborativa. Explica que estas herramientas son esenciales en el aula para despertar el interés y la creatividad de los estudiantes. Además, detalla cómo se pueden utilizar en el aula para mejorar la comunicación entre docentes y estudiantes como aulas virtuales.
This document provides an overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for clinicians. It discusses the most common bacterial, viral and parasitic STIs including their epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Screening and prevention strategies are also reviewed, including behavioral counseling, vaccination, condom use and expedited partner therapy. The impacts of STIs on women's reproductive health are highlighted.
This document discusses the differential diagnosis and management of vulvovaginal disorders. It begins by categorizing common conditions into infections (trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis), skin conditions (fungal vulvitis, contact dermatitis, vulvar dermatoses), and psychogenic causes. It then provides detailed guidelines on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating specific infections like trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. It also reviews vulvar conditions like lichen sclerosus, contact dermatitis, and classifications of vulvar dermatoses.
This document provides information about female sexual anatomy and the menstrual cycle. It describes the external genitals including the vulva, clitoris, labia, and vaginal opening. It then discusses the internal reproductive organs such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It explains menstruation and how the ovaries and hormones regulate the menstrual cycle. The document also covers menstrual products and potential issues like toxic shock syndrome and premenstrual syndrome.
Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently.Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression. And some conditions, such as menopause and pregnancy, are unique to women.
Women sometimes neglect their own health and focus instead on their partner's and their children's.
Take care of yourself first:
-- Plan for pregnancies and see your healthcare provider regularly while you are pregnant
-- Have regular mammograms
-- Get regular checkups and screenings. Early detection is important for treating breast, cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer.
CURRENT CHALLENGES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH,W
OMENS DISEASES,HOW TO MAKE WOMEN HEALTHY,WOMEN EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT,EMPLOYMENT,ENVIORMENT,STRATERGIES FOR IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEALTH
This chapter introduces key topics in women's health. It discusses that women's health issues need dedicated study as women have unique physiological and psychosocial needs compared to men. Promoting proactive health behaviors can help prevent disease. Women around the world face common challenges to their health, and concepts like sexism and misogyny have impacted women's healthcare. The women's health movement has advocated for women's health rights and access to medical information and care.
This document provides health statistics and recommendations for women's health screenings and preventative care. It notes that 15.8% of women currently smoke, 36% are obese, and 33% have hypertension. It recommends regular screenings such as mammograms and Pap smears to monitor for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Suggested lifestyle habits include a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and immunizations. Specific screening guidelines are provided for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and colon cancer.
The document discusses several key points about women's health:
1) Women make most health care decisions for their families and spend a significant amount on health care costs.
2) Women's health needs are different than men's due to biological and hormonal differences.
3) A woman's health is influenced by her family genetics, culture, social norms, economics, physical environment, and daily habits and thoughts.
4) There are gaps in health care access and outcomes between men and women due to factors like income, insurance coverage, and childcare responsibilities.
Opportunités et coopérations pour prospérer dans un monde incertain.
Ce livre blanc a été remis au Sénat pour sensibiliser nos sénateurs aux opportunités de la coopération Sino-Française.
El documento describe diferentes herramientas web 2.0 como wikis, blogs, foros, redes sociales y servicios de alojamiento que permiten compartir y crear contenido de forma colaborativa. Explica que estas herramientas son esenciales en el aula para despertar el interés y la creatividad de los estudiantes. Además, detalla cómo se pueden utilizar en el aula para mejorar la comunicación entre docentes y estudiantes como aulas virtuales.
This document provides an overview of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for clinicians. It discusses the most common bacterial, viral and parasitic STIs including their epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Screening and prevention strategies are also reviewed, including behavioral counseling, vaccination, condom use and expedited partner therapy. The impacts of STIs on women's reproductive health are highlighted.
This document discusses the differential diagnosis and management of vulvovaginal disorders. It begins by categorizing common conditions into infections (trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis), skin conditions (fungal vulvitis, contact dermatitis, vulvar dermatoses), and psychogenic causes. It then provides detailed guidelines on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating specific infections like trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. It also reviews vulvar conditions like lichen sclerosus, contact dermatitis, and classifications of vulvar dermatoses.
This document provides information about migraine in women. Some key points:
- Migraine is 3 times more common in women than men. Hormonally-associated migraines affect 12 million women in the US.
- Migraines are often associated with changes in hormone levels, such as during menstruation, pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives, and menopause.
- Diagnosis of migraine involves evaluating symptoms such as headache duration/intensity, nausea, light/sound sensitivity, visual/sensory disturbances (aura).
- Treatment involves both acute symptomatic relief and preventive medications, though choices are more limited during pregnancy/breastfeeding due to safety.
This document discusses 5 case studies involving GI disorders in women. The first case involves a 32-year-old woman with 5 years of diarrhea and abdominal pain. The next best step is reassurance without further testing, as her symptoms are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome. The second case involves a 38-year-old woman with vomiting after gastric bypass surgery, where an internal hernia is the most likely cause. The third case involves a pregnant woman referred for irritable bowel syndrome, where testing her for celiac disease is the next best step. The fourth case involves constipation, where pelvic floor dysfunction is the most likely diagnosis given her exam findings. The fifth case involves a 58-year-old woman with diarrhea
Here are my recommendations for the 56 year old woman with subclinical hypothyroidism:
1. Her diagnosis is subclinical hypothyroidism based on an elevated TSH of 7.1 and normal free T4.
2. Given her age (56), fatigue, and 3-4 lb weight gain, I would recommend a trial of levothyroxine therapy. Treatment is reasonable for patients with TSH >10 or positive thyroid antibodies, which she does not have data for. However, treatment may modestly improve her lipids and symptoms.
3. She should be monitored every 6 months with TSH checks to ensure her TSH is maintained between 0.5-2.0 and that she does not
The document announces the Women's Health 2012 Congress hosted by the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health. It will feature scientific poster awards for Women's Health and Sex Differences Research. The congress focuses on women's health issues and research.
The document discusses how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to improve access to preventive health services for women by requiring new health plans to cover recommended preventive services without cost sharing. This includes services for cancer screening, chronic disease prevention and management, vaccinations, healthy behaviors counseling, pregnancy-related care, and reproductive health services. The new rules apply to new private health plans starting in 2010 and 2012, with some exemptions for grandfathered and religious plans. Implementation will consider factors like network restrictions, separate billing for visits and services, and ensuring adequate provider training and capacity.
Dr. Iglesia has no conflicts of interest to disclose. The objectives of the document are to develop effective treatment plans, communicate treatment goals, minimize medication side effects, and describe new therapies for overactive bladder in women. Overactive bladder affects millions of Americans, especially women, and prevalence increases with age. New therapies aim to change stereotypes about overactive bladder and provide realistic information about prevalence and severity. Behavioral interventions like pelvic floor exercises and bladder training can be effective treatment approaches.
The document discusses cervical cancer screening guidelines and strategies, comparing the use of Pap tests, HPV tests, and primary HPV screening. It provides information on the epidemiology of HPV and progression to cervical cancer, as well as data from studies showing that primary HPV screening can detect more high-grade cervical lesions than cytology alone.
The document discusses depression in women and improving outcomes. Major depression has a significant public health impact and is the leading cause of disability among women worldwide. Women experience depression rates 1.5-2.5 times higher than men ages 15-54. Key ways to improve outcomes include considering differential diagnoses, treating to remission, measuring symptom improvement, using evidence-based interventions personalized to the individual woman, and providing self-help resources.
This document discusses strategies for managing obesity in women. It notes that obesity is influenced by multiple factors including genetics, environment, diet, physical activity, and life events. Key life events that can influence weight gain include pregnancy, menopause, and aging. Maternal obesity increases health risks for both mother and child during pregnancy and the child's future obesity risk. Abdominal obesity, as measured by waist circumference, is a better predictor of health risks than BMI alone. Managing obesity requires addressing its underlying causes through lifestyle changes.
This document is an in memoriam for Trudy L Bush, a professor of epidemiology and preventive medicine at the University of Maryland who passed away in 2001. It summarizes her landmark research on the effects of hormones on various body systems, her trailblazing leadership in the field of women's health, and her tireless commitment to medical education relating to women's health and menopause. The document honors her memory with an annual lecture series.
Evidence based management of cardiovascular disease in women plmiami
1. Evidence Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women discusses the leading causes of death in Americans and how cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women.
2. The document reviews gender differences in atherosclerosis, such as plaque erosion being more common in women than plaque rupture seen in men, making diagnosis of cardiovascular disease more difficult in women.
3. Prevention strategies discussed include reducing atherosclerosis, preventing plaque rupture and erosion, limiting thrombosis, and recognizing the presence of cardiovascular disease in women.
This document discusses care of cancer survivors and outlines the following key points in 3 sentences:
1) Approximately 3% of the population are cancer survivors, with many being elderly and having multiple comorbidities. 2) Both cancer-related and general medical needs must be addressed in cancer survivors, including surveillance for recurrence, late effects of treatment, and new primary cancers as well as screening and management of comorbidities. 3) The role of primary care physicians in providing ongoing care for cancer survivors along with survivorship care plans is reviewed.
This document discusses factors that influence peak bone mass attained during adolescence and young adulthood. It notes that genetics account for 80% of variability in peak bone mass, and lists several genes associated with bone mineral density and fracture risk. Nutrition, physical activity, body composition, endocrine status like age of menarche, and use of birth control also impact peak bone mass. Regular weight-bearing exercise and adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein intake during growth can help increase bone mass accrual and attain a higher peak.
This document summarizes best practices in lesbian health based on a presentation by Dr. Patricia Robertson. It finds that lesbians have higher rates of smoking, childhood abuse, obesity, and certain STIs. They have lower rates of Pap smears and mammograms due to cost and prior adverse experiences. The document recommends screening lesbians appropriately, discussing family planning options, ensuring legal protections for partners, and advocating for lesbian health in the community. Providers should encourage disclosure of sexual orientation to provide culturally competent care.
Lee P. Shulman is the Anna Ross Lapham Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of the Division of Clinical Genetics at Northwestern University. He discloses advisory roles and speaking engagements with several genetic testing companies. His research focuses on inherited cancer risk assessment and genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. He provides an overview of the genetics of cancer including tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes, as well as specific hereditary cancer syndromes like BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, and Cowden syndrome that increase cancer risk, especially for women's cancers.
This document summarizes evidence-based care of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It discusses that RA is a chronic inflammatory disorder that principally affects the synovial joints. It is characterized by a proliferative response in the synovium leading to bone and cartilage destruction. The document reviews who is affected by RA, common articular features, characteristic deformities, and extra-articular manifestations. It also discusses the natural history of RA and whether there are any gender differences. Current management approaches from 2012 are presented, including early diagnosis, prompt initiation of traditional DMARDs, and appropriate use of biological DMARDs.
This document discusses gender differences in substance abuse. It finds that while males have higher rates of substance use, females are at least as vulnerable to substance abuse and may become dependent more rapidly if given the opportunity. Specifically, females are more likely than males to become dependent on sedatives, anxiolytics, and opioids. Animal studies also show females self-administer more of several substances and acquire drug conditioning faster. Overall, the document suggests the vulnerability to substance abuse is similar between males and females.
The document summarizes a presentation on complementary medicine in women's health. It defines complementary medicine as practices not generally considered conventional medicine and provides examples like acupuncture, yoga, and herbal products. It then reviews National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine research on topics including menopause, soy supplements, and mind-body therapies for hot flashes. In conclusion, it acknowledges contributions to national surveys on complementary and alternative medicine use.