Archive for December, 2010

PCOS: What is it? How does it affect me? What can I do about it?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by tshahan

Traci Shahan, RN, WHNP-BC, Doctor of NursingPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects up to 8% of women in their reproductive years and can have life-long consequences such…

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What are some underlying risk factors of miscarriage that may also contribute to heart attack or heart disease?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by tshahan

1. What are some underlying risk factors of miscarriage that may also contribute to heart attack or heart disease?2. How do you think this should affect women who have had…

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Flu Vaccine and Maternal Protection

Posted on December 06, 2010 by tshahan

Influenza Vaccination and Maternal ProtectionEffect of Influenza Vaccination of Children on Infection Rates in Hutterite Communities: A randomized trial.  Loeb etal.  JAMA 303:943-950, 2010.In this study the investigators randomly assigned…

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Flu Shot Effects on Health and Pregnancy Outcome

Posted on December 03, 2010 by tshahan

Maternal Influenza Vaccination and BabiesMaternal Influenza Vaccination and Effect on Influenza Virus Infection in Young Infants.  Eick, etal. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. Published online October 4, 2010. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.192  Influenza vaccination program:…

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