Web Site Reviews of Common Medical Conditions: Women's Health
Alex M. Westenfield M4, Michael P. D'Alessandro M.D, Paul R.
Pomrehn MD, Jeffrey R. Galvin M.D.
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Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services-Immunization / Prophylaxis : Estrogen and Progestin
Author and/or Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date of Publication: 1994
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; progestational hormones
Document Type: Textbook
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: An excellent discussion of preventive hormone replacement therapy which reflects the current state of scientific evidence.
American Academy of Family Physicians Health Information : Osteoporosis in Women
Author and/or Publisher: American Academy of Family Physicians
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; osteoporosis, postmenopausal
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: A reasonable article for patients, especially the discussion of risk and non-pharmacologic prevention. There may be an overstatement of beneficial aspects.
American College of Rheumatology Patient Information : Osteoporosis
Author and/or Publisher: American College of Rheumatology
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; osteoporosis, postmenopausal
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: The diagnosis and treatment sections may not be as adequate as patients need.
American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Guide : Estrogen and Cardiovascular Diseases in Women
Author and/or Publisher: American Heart Association
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; cardiovascular diseases
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: A well-done, balanced discussion that patients will find useful.
Author and/or Publisher: National Osteoporosis Foundation
Date of Publication: N/A
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; osteoporosis, postmenopausal
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: An excellent reference for patients regarding prevention of osteoporosis.
Author and/or Publisher: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: estrogen replacement therapy; osteoporosis, postmenopausal
Document Type: Clinical Practice Guideline
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Susan R. Johnson M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: An excellent, comprehensive, and detailed source for physicians, especially regarding the discussions of diagnosis, usefulness of risk factor assessments, and hormone replacement therapy.
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