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With the publication in 1996 of The Harvard Guide to Women's Health , women seeking answers to questions about their health had access to the combined expertise of physicians from three of the world's most prestigious medical institutions: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. With complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioral, this A to Z reference quickly became a definitive resource, praised especially for its coverage of topics not previously considered under the umbrella of women's health. The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health reunites the authors to bring a valued health reference up to date for a new generation--and for those women who have come to rely on the Harvard Guide and are now wondering what to do about their health as they enter a new stage of life, asking questions like the following: I've been on hormone replacement therapy. Should I stop? How?
Could this rash be lupus?
I've been on the Pill. What is my risk for stroke?
Fat is bad, fat is good: What should I believe? And what's left to eat?
When does ordinary worry become chronic anxiety?
What screening tests do I need now?
In addition to revised recommendations reflecting the current medical thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the New Harvard Guide includes updated recommendations about cardiac health and heart disease--the #1 killer of women in the United States
entries reflecting recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases
better coverage of health concerns throughout a woman's life span, from her first period to menopause and beyond, with a new entry on perimenopause
expanded nutritional recommendations, including a unique chart of the U.S. government's Daily Reference Intakes for micronutrients, broken down for teens and women whose needs may differ because they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postmenopausal
updated information on over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, procedures, screenings, and diagnostic tests
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Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
Librarians will breathe a sigh of relief at the release of this new edition. There is so much good information in the 1996 version, but eight years is a long time in the area of medical guides, and many of us have likely withdrawn the previous edition. As before, the guide's major focus is on diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system and how diseases common to both sexes may manifest themselves differently in women. The most important change is the updated information on estrogen replacement therapy. In 1996 ERT was viewed as an ideal treatment for women. The 2002 findings of the Women's Health Initiative changed that thinking completely. The research results and the current position of medical professionals are reflected in this edition. Medical advances in the treatment of other diseases and disorders are also covered. The growing acceptance of alternative medicine is reflected in revised articles on the topic. Among the new entries are Airbags, Dissociative identity disorder,\b Lyme disease, and Lymphedema. This edition is 30 pages shorter than the previous one but contains more entries and a center blue pages section with bodily systems diagrams, nutrition charts, and more. The page reduction has been accomplished by the use of smaller type. Information on diseases and disorders is presented as questions and answers addressing definitions, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. A topical resource list gives organizations to be contacted for additional information. Many labeled medical drawings appear throughout the book. The guide is an outstanding source for public and professional libraries. It is aimed at an educated readership. Given the recent publicity on the literacy problem in consumer health information materials (most of which are written at a tenth-grade reading level and above), libraries should be sure to provide other sources on the topic. --Marlene Kuhl Copyright 2004 Booklist
Library Journal Review
First published in 1996, this guide has been a valuable resource for female consumers seeking reliable health information. A new edition is most welcome because there have been major changes in the medical treatment of women, particularly in the areas of heart disease and menopause. The authors, two physicians on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and a medical journalist, feel that well-informed women who collaborate with their physicians get the best medical care. In addition to the expected articles on contraception, pregnancy, sexuality, and sexually transmitted diseases, the 300 alphabetically arranged entries cover such general medical topics as colon and rectal cancer, asthma, cosmetic safety, and pesticides and organic food. There are also discussions of domestic violence, cosmetic surgery, obesity, and nutrition. Information on hormone replacement therapy, cardiac disease in women, autoimmune diseases, drugs, screening procedures, and diagnostic tests has been updated to reflect the most current medical thinking. Addressing the health concerns facing women throughout their lives, the volume includes a new entry about perimenopause as well as nutritional charts for women of different ages. An excellent medical companion to Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century, which provides the political and psychosocial foundation for women's health advocacy; highly recommended for all health collections.-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| Abdominal Pain |
| Abortion Acne |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) |
| Adenomyosis |
| Adhesions |
| Airbags |
| Alcohol |
| Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening |
| Alternative Therapies |
| Alzheimer's Disease |
| Amenorrhea |
| Amniocentesis |
| Anemia |
| Anesthesia |
| Angina Pectoris |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa |
| Antianxiety Drugs |
| Antibiotics |
| Antidepressants |
| Antiinflammatory Drugs |
| Antiphospholipid |
| Antibody Syndrome |
| Anxiety Disorders |
| Aortic Stenosis |
| Arrhythmia |
| Arthritis |
| Arthroplasty |
| Artificial Sweeteners |
| Asthma |
| Autoimmune Disorders |
| Back Pain |
| Bacterial Vaginosis |
| Biopsy |
| Birth Control |
| Blood Tests |
| Body Image |
| Body Odors |
| Bowel Disorders |
| Breast Cancer |
| Breast Implants and Enlargement |
| Breast Lumps (Benign) |
| Breast Pain |
| Breast Reconstruction |
| Breast Reduction |
| Breast Self-Examination |
| Breastfeeding |
| Breathing Disorders |
| Calcium |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Cataracts |
| Cervical |
| Cancer and Dysplasia |
| Cesarean Section |
| Chancroid |
| Chemotherapy |
| Chest Pain |
| Childbirth |
| Chlamydia |
| Cholesterol |
| Chorionic Villi Sampling |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
| Circulatory Disorders |
| Coffee |
| Colds |
| Colon and Rectal |
| Cancer |
| Colostomy |
| Colposcopy |
| Computerized Axial Tomography |
| CT Scans Condoms |
| Congestive Heart Failure |
| Constipation |
| Contact Lenses |
| Coronary Artery Disease |
| Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Cosmetic Safety |
| Cosmetic Surgery |
| Cryosurgery |
| Cushing Syndrome |
| Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele |
| Dentures, Bridges, and Implants |
| Depression |
| Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels |
| Diabetes |
| Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, and Sponges |
| Diethylstilbestrol (DES) |
| Dieting |
| Dilatation and Curettage |
| Disabilities |
| Dissociative Identify |
| Disorder |
| Diuretics |
| Diverticular Disease |
| Domestic Abuse |
| Douching |
| Dry |
| Eye |
| Eclampsia |
| Ectopic Pregnancy |
| Edema |
| Electrocautery |
| Electrosurgical Loop |
| Excision |
| Endometrial Cancer |
| Endometrial Hyperplasia |
| Endometriosis |
| Epilepsy |
| Estrogen |
| Estrogen Replacement Therapy |
| Exercise |
| Eye Care |
| Eyelid Surgery |
| Face Lifts |
| Fallopian Tube Cancer |
| Fatigue |
| Fibromyalgia |
| Foot Care |
| Galactorrhea |
| Gallstones |
| Genetic Counseling |
| Genital Warts |
| Glaucoma |
| Goiters and Thyroid Nodules |
| Gonorrhea |
| Gum Disease |
| Hair Care |
| Hair Dyes |
| Hair Loss |
| Hair Removal |
| Hay Fever and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis |
| Headaches |
| Heart Disease |
| Heartburn |
| Hemorrhoids |
| Hepatitis |
| Herpes |
| High Blood Pressure |
| Hirsutism |
| Hormonal Contraception |
| Hyperandrogenism |
| Hyperprolactinemia |
| Hyperthyroidism |
