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Take Flight Physical Therapy Explains Uterine Prolapse and Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Take Flight Physical Therapy Explains Uterine Prolapse and Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Take Flight Physical Therapy Explains Uterine Prolapse and Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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Review Reveals Chronic Pain Persists for Years After C-Sections, Impacting Daily Life

Review Reveals Chronic Pain Persists for Years After C-Sections, Impacting Daily Life

A significant review published in Anaesthesia has revealed that persistent pain following caesarean delivery can affect women for months or even years after childbirth. This chronic postsurgical pain significantly disrupts various aspects of daily life, including general activity, walking, work, and sleep. The review, which analyzed 30 studies involving 28,295 women across 22 countries, also found links between chronic pain and fatigue, as well as poorer mental health. In the initial months post-childbirth, over half of women experiencing chronic pain reported interference with their general activity and mood, with 43% indicating it impacted their sleep. These effects were observed to persist at six and twelve months, and chronic pain was also associated with higher rates of depressive symptoms.
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Creatine Supplementation Shows Promise for Post-Menopausal Women's Health

Creatine Supplementation Shows Promise for Post-Menopausal Women's Health

Creatine Supplementation Shows Promise for Post-Menopausal Women's Health
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Utah Expands AI Sandbox for Healthcare, Approving AI-Powered Prescriptions and Women's Health Pilots

Utah Expands AI Sandbox for Healthcare, Approving AI-Powered Prescriptions and Women's Health Pilots

Utah regulators have announced a significant expansion of their 'AI sandbox' program, which allows the state's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) to waive regulations for companies testing AI products under state supervision. As part of this expansion, a startup named Nolla Health will launch an AI-powered service in Utah. This service will assess patients for mild-to-moderate acne treatment using structured intake questionnaires and by analyzing skin photos. The AI will then determine if a low-risk drug from a pre-approved list is appropriate. Initially, a licensed clinician will review and sign off on all AI-generated prescriptions, but Nolla Health may eventually be permitted to prescribe drugs without prior human review. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Utah to foster innovation in AI within the healthcare sector, including additional pilots for women's health.
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Gustus Vitae Introduces Four New Vitality Blends Featuring Superfood Ingredients

Gustus Vitae Introduces Four New Vitality Blends Featuring Superfood Ingredients

Gustus Vitae Introduces Four New Vitality Blends Featuring Superfood Ingredients
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What you can do to improve oxidative stress

What you can do to improve oxidative stress

Fixing oxidative stress isn’t as simple as taking in more antioxidants, though that can help.
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Physical Therapists Incorporate Cryotherapy for Patient Rehabilitation in Home Care Settings

Physical Therapists Incorporate Cryotherapy for Patient Rehabilitation in Home Care Settings

Physical therapists in home care settings are utilizing cryotherapy as part of patient treatment plans. This therapeutic approach involves the application of cold to the body, often to reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms, and to promote recovery. The role of a physical therapist in this context includes assessing patient impairment, developing individualized treatment projects, and applying various techniques such as therapeutic exercise, massage, heat, and cryotherapy. These professionals also counsel patients and their families regarding their disability or impairment and communicate with physicians and other team members about patient progress. The job demands substantial emotional and cognitive engagement, requiring decision-making under pressure and sustained focus in diverse clinical environments.
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Strength Training Gains Popularity Among Women, Raising Concerns About New Body Standards

Strength Training Gains Popularity Among Women, Raising Concerns About New Body Standards

Strength Training Gains Popularity Among Women, Raising Concerns About New Body Standards
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TTUHSC Dr. on what to know for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

TTUHSC Dr. on what to know for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a TTUHSC doctor is offering advice on when to screen, what to watch for and how family history matters.
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BodyBio Expands Cellular Health Product Availability to 500 Sprouts Farmers Market Locations

BodyBio Expands Cellular Health Product Availability to 500 Sprouts Farmers Market Locations

BodyBio Expands Cellular Health Product Availability to 500 Sprouts Farmers Market Locations
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Midi Health CEO Addresses Menopause Care Gap with Virtual Platform

Midi Health CEO Addresses Menopause Care Gap with Virtual Platform

Midi Health CEO Addresses Menopause Care Gap with Virtual Platform
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Dr. Wen Shen Emphasizes Pregnancy History in Perimenopause Care for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Dr. Wen Shen Emphasizes Pregnancy History in Perimenopause Care for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Dr. Wen Shen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Center of Menopause and Midlife Health, is highlighting the critical importance of a woman's obstetric history in perimenopause care. She notes that medical records often lack detailed information regarding pregnancy complications, which are crucial indicators of long-term cardiovascular risk. Dr. Shen specifically points to conditions such as eclampsia, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes as 'red flags' that signal increased risk for women as they transition through perimenopause and into postmenopause. This emphasis comes amidst growing attention to perimenopause among clinicians, with the topic recently being a significant part of discussions and provider education at a National Academy of Sciences workshop. Dr. Shen advocates for a proactive approach, using perimenopause as an opportunity for preventive interventions based on these historical factors.