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CDC: HPV Vaccine Is Lowering Infection Rates In Teen Girls
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in adolescent girls in the United States has declined significantly since the human papillomavirus vaccine (Gardasil, Merck) was introduced in 2006, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. The study, published online June 19 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, reveals that vaccine-type HPV prevalence…
Read MoreTestosterone May Benefit Memory in Postmenopausal Women
A daily dose of testosterone improves verbal learning and memory in postmenopausal women not taking hormone therapy, according to a new randomized controlled trial. The findings, along with two previous open-label studies by the same group of researchers that also found improved learning and memory in post-menopausal women given testosterone gel, “provide compelling evidence for…
Read MoreOsteoporosis Management Guidelines Updated for Women and Men
The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group has updated its former 2009 guidelines on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and older men.
Read More3D Ultrasound Effective for Breast Lesion Classification
Nancy A. Melville Mar 02, 2012 March 2, 2012 (Vienna, Austria) — Multimodal tomography (MUT), a novel 3-dimensional (3D) imaging technology, is effective in detecting and classifying breast lesions as small as 2 mm in size, according to research presented here European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2012. The unique imaging method, first introduced at ECR…
Read MoreFemale OBGYN
Male vs female. It is a debate that often stretches into choosing a physician and resonates within many specialities. However, obstetrics and gynecology are among the most, if not the most, impacted by gender preferences in choosing a physician. The story behind this change is an unexpected one. Until the 1970s, obstetrics and gynecology was…
Read MoreOBGYN Services San Antonio
Many of my previous entries have emphasized my commitment to meaningful innovation by incorporating new services into my practice. In this entry, I will discuss how I select new services to include, my aims in doing so, and highlight some of my recently featured services. Despite being a well-established field for hundreds of years (obstetricians…
Read More3D/4D Ultrasound Snapshot (Overview)
By R. Morgan Griffin WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Nivin Todd, MD, FACOG Who Gets the Test? 3D and 4D ultrasounds are optional. They’re not a standard prenatal test. Doctors often give them as a courtesy to women who want them. Not all doctors have access to 3D or 4D ultrasounds. Your insurance may not…
Read More3D/4D Ultrasound
3D/4D ultrasound is a unique service offered by few obstetrician-gynecologists in the office. My dedication to keeping pace with innovation led me to offer this service to my patients. The newly supplied GE Voluson machine provides a unique glimpse into the fascinating process of pregnancy. Details that previously were left to imagination are now vividly…
Read MoreSan Antonio OBGYN
As San Antonio has evolved, so too has the number of physicians. To give patients a better understanding of the current physician landscape, I will outline some of characteristics of my practice – location, experience, and innovation. First, location has become an increasingly important determinant of practice efficacy in the past decade. For many years,…
Read MoreNew DCCT Data: HbA1c Matters Today, Tomorrow, and 20 Years On
New follow-up data from the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial demonstrate the ongoing benefit from intensive management of type 1 diabetes.
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