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Also Known As: "Preexitation Syndrome, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome"
Malformed electrical pathways between the heart's chambers cause signals to arrive too soon and too fast to the ventricles and then "bounce back" to the ventricles, prompting a rapid and irregular heart beat. More Information on Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome: Arrhythmia
A rare disorder of the nervous syndrome that includes diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy and deafness. It is caused by a genetic abnormality and usually begins in childhood. More Information on Wolfram Syndrome: Pediatric Diabetes
"Womb" is more commonly referred to as "Uterus" in the medical community. Uterus
Also Known As: "Uterine Body, Uterine Isthmus"
A hollow organ in the female pelvis that sheds its lining each month during menstruation. During pregnancy, it holds the developing fetus. It has three parts, the body (upper section), the isthmus (central area) and the cervix (lower section). More Information on Uterus: Uterine & Ovarian Health
Women with epilepsy or other seizure disorders face issues surrounding hormone levels, birth control, pregnancy and post-natal care. More Information on Women & Epilepsy: Epilepsy & Seizure
"Women and Aspirin" is more commonly referred to as "Aspirin & Women" in the medical community. Aspirin & Women
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that men are more likely to take aspirin than women. However, there are a number of reasons why it is very important for some women to take aspirin regularly. More Information on Aspirin & Women: Women's Heart
"Women and Estrogen" is more commonly referred to as "Estrogen, HRT & the Heart" in the medical community. Estrogen, HRT & the Heart
Estrogen has several protective effects on body systems, including those affecting the heart, brain and bones. As women enter menopause, their estrogen levels decline. Medications can replace the estrogen they lose as well as the hormone progesterone. More Information on Estrogen, HRT & the Heart: Women's Heart
"Women and Heart Attacks" is more commonly referred to as "Heart Attacks & Women" in the medical community. Heart Attacks & Women
Heart disease and heart attacks are the number one killers of women in America and all other developed countries throughout the world. Every year, coronary artery disease claims more female lives than breast cancer, accidents and diabetes combined. More Information on Heart Attacks & Women: Women's Heart
"Women and Heart Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Cardiovascular Disease & Women" in the medical community. Cardiovascular Disease & Women
Also Known As: "Heart Disease and Women, Women and Heart Disease Myths"
It is estimated that one out of every two women will eventually die from conditions that are the result of cardiovascular disease (diseases of the heart and/or blood vessels). More Information on Cardiovascular Disease & Women: Women's Heart
"Women and Heart Disease Myths" is more commonly referred to as "Cardiovascular Disease & Women" in the medical community. Cardiovascular Disease & Women
Also Known As: "Women and Heart Disease, Heart Disease and Women"
It is estimated that one out of every two women will eventually die from conditions that are the result of cardiovascular disease (diseases of the heart and/or blood vessels). More Information on Cardiovascular Disease & Women: Women's Heart
"Women and Heart Disease Risk Factors" is more commonly referred to as "Heart Disease Risk Factors & Women" in the medical community. Heart Disease Risk Factors & Women
Also Known As: "Risk Factors and Women"
Women have some of the same risks for heart disease as men, such as smoking, obesity and high cholesterol levels. A woman's risk for heart disease increases after menopause. More Information on Heart Disease Risk Factors & Women: Women's Heart
"Women and Stroke" is more commonly referred to as "Stroke & Women" in the medical community. Stroke & Women
Although strokes occur with equal frequency in both men and women, women are more likely to have a stroke at a younger age (40s or 50s) and to die from stroke. Female victims account for more than 60 percent of the annual deaths due to stroke. More Information on Stroke & Women: Stroke
A study that examined the effects of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal women. Study findings include potential risks of HRT outweighing the benefits for some menopausal women.
Also Known As: "GYN Cancers, Female Cancers, Gynecologic Cancers"
Cancerous cells that develop in a woman's reproductive system, including the vulva, cervix, uterus, ovaries, vagina and other structures. More Information on Women's Reproductive Cancers: ObGyn Cancer
Smoke from wood-burning stoves is comparable to tobacco smoke as an irritant to people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. However, there are ways to minimize the lung irritation caused by smoke from wood-burning stoves. More Information on Wood Burning Smoke: Breathing & Lung
Smoke from wood-burning stoves is comparable to tobacco smoke as an irritant to people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. However, there are ways to minimize the lung irritation caused by smoke from wood-burning stoves. More Information on Wood Stove Smoke: Breathing & Lung
"Word Blindness" is more commonly referred to as "Dyslexia" in the medical community. Dyslexia
Also Known As: "Global Dyslexia"
A learning disorder that affects the patient's ability to read, write and count. Despite normal ability to see and recognize letters, patients have difficulty spelling and writing words. More Information on Dyslexia: Attention & Learning Disorders
"Work Related Stress" is more commonly referred to as "Job Related Stress" in the medical community. Job Related Stress
There are many coping strategies available to cope with job-related stress, such as refraining from taking on more than one can handle, learning to delegate tasks to others and talking to an employer about the stress and how to reduce it. More Information on Job Related Stress: Stress
United Nations agency that coordinates international health activities, helps governments strengthen health services, offers technical assistance in health emergencies, and promotes disease prevention and control, among other efforts.
Treatment of injuries that consist of laceration or breaking of the skin or mucous membranes often caused by trauma or surgery. Wounds exposed to the air are particularly susceptible to blood loss and infection. More Information on Wound Care & Healing: First Aid & Safety
Pain from an open wound or injury in which the skin is broken. While usually temporary until the wound heals, chronic wound pain can occur in some people. More Information on Wound Pain: Infection & Trauma Pain
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