National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

Good news in regards to the fight against breast cancer. Combination therapy with biologic drugs before surgery, tumor removal achieved in half the cases. This is the result of an investigation called Neo-ALTTO that has been developed in 130 centers in 26 countries and a population of 455 patients.

Women elected to develop this study were carriers of a tumor positive ErbB2/HER2, one of the most aggressive and worse prognosis and therefore at higher risk of mortality or relapse. This tumor affects 25% of patients with breast cancer and almost half of women younger than 40. (more…)

Vaginismus is a very distressing problem for women because it is not something that can be corrected by itself, quite the opposite. Far from some belief, has nothing to do with lack of sexual desire or inability to reach orgasm. It is a muscle contraction that prevents perivaginal not only penile penetration but the simple use of a tampax.

For women it is quite frustrating, especially considering the lack of information can also be for your partner. That is why the best advice is to consult a specialist who will make the relevant evidence can differentiate whether the problem is psychological in origin (most often is) or is a congenital problem or clinical nature. (more…)

Early menopause is basically the cessation of production of two hormones in the body produced by the ovaries, such as progesterone and estrogen. As a first consequence is known that when this happens, the woman can not have children but not the only thing that changes.

The loss of production of these hormones produces mood changes, decreased sexual desire, change the color and texture of the skin, also affecting muscle and bone structure, produces hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, among other ailments to start feeling symptoms of withdrawal of menstruation, although this latter is not always true because there are women who continue to rule but irregular in terms of cycles and duration of periods, until finally just completely. (more…)

No doubt that in the XXI century the cult of the body is one of the hallmarks of contemporary society. So when a woman gives birth and lost her slender figure wearing silhouette, opt for cosmetic medicine.

The cult of the body is becoming one of the protagonists of the new century. Every day more women (and men) go through aesthetic clinics to polish any physical defects which are not very supportive. And of course, pregnant women also have their moment. (more…)

Menopause marks the end of menstruation in women. This period usually lasts several years, during which women go through a series of hormonal changes that can sometimes be annoying and may require medical treatment.

menopause

It is not a disease:
In any case, it is a natural process, never an illness, and therefore should not live with concern. Menopause typically occurs around age 45, although as women can range from 40-50. (more…)

If you have to urinate at night, the medicine may help you. Talk to your doctor.

Bladder absorbing medicine
An overactive bladder can be treated with bladder-relieving medication, as sheep bladder to relax and give in, so it can hold more urine. An excessive production of urine at night may be treated with anti-diuretic hormone.

Anti-diuretic hormone with effects
From time to time medication containing anti-diuretic hormone, reduce salt content in the blood, especially in the elderly over 65 years. The light effects are nausea and stomach discomfort. The more severe the seizure tendency in the muscles, and that one becomes confused. The most serious side effects are universal convulsions and unconsciousness. If these reactions occur, one is in mortal danger. (more…)

There is as risk-wave of mobile phones and terminal box or wi-fi for the health of your unborn baby. Regarding the mobile phone, it is advisable not to use it during the 9months of pregnancy or while using it a minimum.

women in pragnance

Advice to limit the dangers of mobile phones on your fetus / embryo / unborn baby:

• Minimize use your mobile phone
• Avoid conversations that are too long and areas of poor reception.
• Hold the receiver away from sensitive areas like the heart, or your stomach
• Use a headset (hands-free classical) which removes the device from you.
• Wait for the communication to be established before you wear the transmitter to your ears because it was at the time of connection that scattered power are most important.

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Some women in the period after birth have a depression. It is not uncommon that women feel depressed or sad. The condition is much more frequent in nulliparous.

The reason for this is unknown, but it is possible that there is a hormonal link, as there is a change in the concentrations of female sex hormones.

Often these changes are seen as a response to the shocks that occur during labor. The woman is exhausted and after 9 months of increased pressure on her body as fetal growth, and not least the often exhausting birth, it ends in. (more…)

Surgical procedure used to improve the size and shape of the breasts of women. It is performed by the following factors:

• A congenital lack of development that produces a lack of volume or a glandular imbalance with other body measurements.
• Correct a reduction in size after breastfeeding.
• Correct asymmetries.
• Reconstruction technique.

This procedure involves placing an implant behind the pectoral muscle through a small incision. Thus, the implant is separated from the mammary gland and not interfering with breastfeeding or with radiographic examinations, such as mammography. (more…)

One of the most terrifying experiences during lactation blood is found in breast milk. However, mothers need not panic at the sight of blood as this is a very common phenomenon in a woman who is breastfeeding her first baby.
Blood tends to appear in breast milk during various medical conditions affecting mothers.

The most common among them is to have a cut or abrasion on the nipple or the surrounding region. Wounds on the nipple is caused mainly due to biting teeth. The blood tends to ooze out of that hurt the baby once pressure is applied through suction. Stop the bleeding once the injury is completely healed. If you notice any mothers such wounds, which should always be careful to clean the area before feeding. Infections tend to spread easily through wounds.
Another important cause for blood in breast milk is vascular engorgement or rusty tube syndrome. Syndrome patients have a rusty pipe increased blood supply to the breasts a few days before the day of hope. (more…)