Laparoscopic Surgical Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence
September 28th 2000Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine to the degree that is socially and hygienically unacceptable to the patient. The amount of leakage, which varies from a few drops to a large gush, usually increases with age.
Cover Story/Clinical Dialogue: Offering effective breastfeeding advice
August 1st 2000Breastfeeding is an area of medicine in which many obstetrician-gynecologists do not have a lot of clinical training. In this interview, we will learn how an expert in breastfeeding responds to the various clinical concerns and questions that patients bring to her. As a certified lactation consultant, Dr. Friedmann has spent considerable thought, time, and effort in ensuring the implementation and success of breastfeeding.
CME: Deciphering autoimmune disease in women
August 1st 2000Ob/gyns have long known that women are disproportionately affected by many autoimmune diseases. Now, new findings about the cellular and molecular activities of the immune system are beginning to explain the causes of these conditions. The next goal: immunologically based treatments.