Vol. 3 No. 3 (2011): May/June 2011

Continuing with 2011 themed journal issues, the editorial committee and staff present an issue focused on women’s health. I recall prescribing birth control as a relatively simple task. The women who requested birth control were relatively young, there were no complicating factors, and there ...

Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe the common sequelae found in the context of obesity and includes hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose regulation, which lead to increased cardiovascular and metabolic risks. In women with metabolic syndrome, ...

Oral contraceptives are not appropriate for all women and their efficacy is hindered by many factors, including adverse effects and patient compliance. In the past, the oral route was the most popular method for contraception. Today, the routes and methods of contraception are varied, ra...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects 20 million people across the globe each year. The prevalence of HPV is vast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that at least 50% of all sexually active men and women will contract HPV at some point in their lives. The most drastic an...

Acute pain is of sudden onset, intense, sharp or severe cramping. It may be described as local or diffuse, and if corrected takes a short course. It is often associated with nausea, emesis, diaphoresis, and anxiety. It may vary in intensity of expression by a woman's cultural worldview o...

A 27-year-old Hispanic woman (G5 P4 004) presented to the labor and delivery unit at 38 weeks' and 6 days' gestation with onset of active labor. Approximately 24 hours postpartum, the patient had sudden onset of lightheadedness, hypotension, and labored breathing. After evaluation of the...

Physicians interact with pharmaceutical representatives on a frequent basis and such interactions may influence one's prescribing habits. Providing educational and training opportunities for physicians to interact with pharmaceutical representatives in a meaningful manner speaks directly...

Summary of legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act As of February 17, 2011, there have been many lawsuits filed throughout the United States challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act(ACA) (Public Law 111-148). As the litigation has progressed, the majo...