Emphysematous pancreatitis is typically managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics and early surgical debridement. Here, a case that supports more recent evidence for conservative therapy.
Extensive condylomata acuminata are beyond the capacity of all topical therapies. The area was initially treated by carbon dioxide laser ablation, and residual small foci of infection were subsequently treated with topical 5% imiquimod cream.
MENOPAUSE Menopausal women trying to alleviate their symptoms are searching for safer alternatives. What should you tell them about Bioidenitical Hormones?
NEWS AND UPDATES The HPV vaccine is effective but considering the high cost many patients do not follow through with 3 doses. A recent study shows that fewer doses still offer protection.
Women with early, surgically-induced menopause had greater incidence of neurological problems, including declining cognitive function and early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease in a study reported at the American Academy of Neurology meeting. More »
Pediatricians can play an important role in counseling patients and providing prescriptions for teens in need of emergency contraception for preventing pregnancy. More »
The claims that compounded bioidentical hormones are superior to conventional menopausal hormone therapy are unsupported by evidence, according to a new committee review of compounded bioidentical menopausal hormone therapy. More »
Reason for continued vigilance about human papillomavirus infection: The virus persists, and the vaccine covers only about half of infected women, a study shows. More »
An anti-osteoporosis drug may be effective against a refractory form of one bone cancer. But osteoporosis itself seems to raise the risk of cancer itself. More »
HIV Disease. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne virus typically transmitted via sexual intercourse, shared intravenous drug paraphernalia, and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), which can occur during the birth process or during breastfeeding.
From remote villages in Kenya to large cities in the United States, mobile phones and smart phones are becoming tools to overcome some of the greatest challenges in HIVprevention, screening, and treatment adherence.
Medication: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The major features of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) include menstrual dysfunction, anovulation, and signs of hyperandrogenism.