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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Friday, March 19, 2010
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Did you know that there is no such thing as a "No Smoking" section? NetWellness is featuring five new articles about secondhand smoke to increase awareness about its side effects. Please visit our feature or the Smoking and Tobacco health topic for more information on ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have been thinking about quitting smoking, November 16th is the perfect opportunity. Let the Great American Smokeout help you quit for a day and learn the side effects smoking has on your body.
For 2006, the University of Cincinnati's Division of Urology at The University Hospital was once again named one of the top 50 urology programs in the country. One of the reasons why the Division of Urology continues to grow in recognition is its use of minimally invasive and robotic assisted procedures for various urologic problems. The faculty provide a full range of treatment options for various conditions, including prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder disorders, male infertility, and pediatric urology.
The Division of Urology also strives to be a leader in other areas, such as clinical and pharmaceutical research. Throughout the year, the Division of Urology conducts several research trials, most recently regarding prostate cancer.
NetWellness experts from the Division of Urology include James F. Donovan, Jr., MD, R. Bruce Bracken, MD, and Ahmad Hamidinia, MD. They are able to answer questions in the Prostate Cancer, Urinary Disorders, and Urinary Tract Cancers health topics.
Everyone wants to work in an environment that is healthy. Our new Worksite Health Center addresses the needs and concerns of both employees who are looking for a health-focused place to work and employers who want to cultivate a healthy and productive work force. Don't forget to check out our new NetWellness original overview and related articles that focus on employees and employers.
The African American Health topic has a new look! With the new African American Health Center design, information is even easier to access. Stop by and check out the new layout!
Just in time for the Great American Smokeout, NetWellness is featuring five new articles with information from the latest Surgeon General's report on secondhand smoke. To understand the side effects of secondhand smoke, please read the following articles reviewed by experts from The Ohio State University's School of Public Health:
For more information or to ask a question, please visit the Smoking and Tobacco heath topic.
Did you know that taking 30 minutes out of your day to do moderate physical activity can decrease your chances of developing some serious health conditions? For tips on how to choose an activity that is right for you, read this article by University of Cincinnati expert, Bonnie J. Brehm, PhD, RD, called, "Physical Activity: The Health Connection." After reading this article, please visit the Diet and Nutrition health topic to ask Dr. Brehm and her colleagues questions.
Breast cancer experts say that paying attention to minor changes in breast appearance could save your life if you get a rare form of breast cancer. To learn more about what changes you should look for, read the article, "Rare-But Aggressive-Form of Breast Cancer Undetectable By Mammogram" by University of Cincinnati experts Jennifer B. Manders, MD, and Zeina Nahleh, MD. Drs. Manders and Nahleh are available to answer questions in the Breast Cancer health topic.
Most women these days are very concerned about breast lumps because of the link between this symptom and breast cancer. Read on for more information about this very common and very normal condition in this NetWellness original: Breast Lumps by Jennifer B. Manders, MD. Please visit the Breast Cancer health topic to learn more.
Mammograms are a process in which x-rays are taken of your breast to reveal abnormal tissues. Read on for more information about this popular diagnostic tool for breast cancer in this NetWellness original: Mammograms by Jennifer B. Manders, MD. Dr. Manders is also available to answer your questions in the Breast Cancer health topic.
By learning about sickle cell disease and understanding the challenges those with the disease face, teachers and colleagues can develop a plan of action with the individual to keep them productive and complication free. In the article "Sickle Cell Classroom and Workplace Guides" by Eric H. Kraut, MD from The Ohio State University, topics such as how to prevent pain crises and when to seek medical attention are addressed. To learn more, please visit the Sickle Cell Anemia health topic.
Thrombophilia is a medical term used to describe the condition where the blood has an increased tendency to clot. "The Genetics of Thrombophilia," written by Elizabeth A. Varga, MS, CGC, and Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC, of The Ohio State University, explains that the cause of this condition can be either acquired or genetic. Find out more about two of the genetic causes of thrombophilia in Prothrombin 20210 mutation and Factor V Leiden mutation. For further information, visit the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders health topic.
Abnormal blood clots in veins or arteries can lead to serious health problems. This condition, called thrombosis, can be treated by different blood thinners, such as heparin, low molecular weight heparin, and warfarin. To learn more about these blood thinners, read the article written by Elizabeth A. Varga, MS, CGC, of The Ohio State University called "Treatment of Thrombosis."
Do you know if you or a family member has an inherited predisposition to develop blood clots? According to the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia, 5%-7% of Caucasians have factor V Leiden (a common change in the clotting factor V) and 2%-3% have a prothrombin mutation (a change in the clotting factor II). To learn more about genetic testing for clotting disorders, read "Family Testing for Clotting Disorders", written by Elizabeth A. Varga, MS, CGC and Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC of The Ohio State University. These experts and their colleagues from Ohio State are available to answer questions in the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders health topic.
NetWellness would like to welcome Zahida Yasin, MD, who is the director of the University of Cincinnati's Adult Sickle Cell Program. Her clinical interests are in sickle cell, thalassemia, coagulation problems, and abnormal blood counts. Dr. Yasin is available to answer questions in the Sickle Cell Anemia health topic.
NetWellness welcomes expert Elizabeth R. Click, ND, RN, CLE, Assistant Professor in the Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Click is joined by J. Mac Crawford, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences of the School of Public Health at The Ohio State University. These experts are available to answer your questions in the Worksite Health Center.
NetWellness welcomes expert Irving Kushner, MD, of the Division of Rheumatology at MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Kushner is a Professor in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Joining Dr. Kushner are Raymond Hong, MD and Johnny Su, MD, of the Division of Rheumatology at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Drs. Hong and Su are both Assistant Professors in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. All of these faculty members are available to answer your questions in the Arthritis and Rheumatism topic.
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