by Elizabeth Kissling | Jun 17, 2010 | Health Care, New Research
A new report indicates that surgery for endometriosis performed by a robot is less effective than the same procedure performed by a surgeon. The mechanically assisted procedure also took longer to complete. Performing this surgery the traditional way can also help...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Mar 5, 2010 | Health Care, Menstruation
England’s Advisory Committee on Cervical Screening (ACCS) has developed new guidelines [pdf] for screening cervical cancer in young women who experience symptoms such as bleeding after sex or between periods, pain during sex or an unusual discharge. Screening...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 18, 2010 | Health Care, Menorrhagia, New Research
Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal reports a new surgical technique for relief of uterine fibroids is currently being tested at six medical centers in the U.S., along with two in Mexico and one in Guatemala. Presently, the only sure cure is hysterectomy, because...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Dec 27, 2009 | Books, Health Care
One of the reviewers for the forthcoming edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves, who blogs anonymously at Mom’s Tinfoil Hat, is seeking contributions for the chapter she is reviewing. I am busy reviewing and contributing to the second chapter of Our Bodies, Ourselves that...