Women's Health Archive
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Overview
A Wake-up Call to Advance Women's Health
Women's Health Program: Pathfinder
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Consumer Materials
What You Need To Know About... Episiotomy
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Clinical Information by Topic
Cancer / Cardiovascular Disease / Depression / Diet & Exercise / Gynecology / Health Disparities / Maternal Health & Pregnancy / Medication Use / Older Women / Violence Against Women
Cancer
Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Evidence Report (October 2003)
Breast Cancer Care, Quality Measuring: Evidence Report (September 2004)
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Cardiovascular Disease
Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence Report (June 2003)
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Selected Topics: Evidence Report (May 2003)
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Systematic Reviews: Evidence Report (May 2003)
Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Pharmacologic Management: Evidence Report (July 2003)
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Depression
Perinatal Depression, Prevalence and Screening: Evidence Report (February 2005)
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Diet & Exercise
Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Evidence Report (October 2003)
Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence Report (June 2003)
Soy, Effects on Health Outcomes: Evidence Report (August 2005)
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Gynecology
Health Services Research on Hysterectomy and Alternatives (August 1998)
The FIBROID Registry: Report of Structure, Methods, and Initial Results (October 2005)
Treatment of Common Non-Cancerous Uterine Conditions, Issues for Research (July 1995)
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Health Disparities
Low Birthweight in Minority and High-Risk Women (August 1998)
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Maternal Health & Pregnancy
Episiotomy Use in Obstetrical Care: Evidence Report (May 2005)
Findings from the 1992-98 Patient Outcomes Research Team on Low Birthweight: Clinical Highlight (January 2000)
Improving Maternal Health Care: Conference Summary (June 2002)
Low Birthweight in Minority and High-Risk Women (August 1998)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects of on Child and Maternal Health: Evidence Report (August 2005)
Perinatal Depression, Prevalence and Screening: Evidence Report (February 2005)
Spinal Cord Injury, Sexuality and Reproductive Health: Evidence Report (December 2004)
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Medication Use
Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Pharmacologic Management: Evidence Report (July 2003)
It's Your Health: Use Your Medications Safely (January 2005)
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Older Women
Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms: Evidence Report (March 2005)
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Violence Against Women
Evaluating Domestic Violence Programs: Assessment Tool (September 2002)
Medical Examination and Treatment for Victims of Sexual Assault: Evidence-based Clinical Practice and Provider Training: Report to Congress (September 2003)
Women and Domestic Violence: Programs and Tools That Improve Care for Victims (June 2004)
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