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Women's Health

Overview

CERTs Research: Women's Health
A Wake-up Call to Advance Women's Health
Women's Health Care in the United States
Healthcare 411: Podcast about Women's Health (May 9, 2007)
Healthcare 411: Audio Newscast about Women's Health (May 10, 2006)
Women's Health Highlights: Recent Findings

Research Activities: Online Newsletter
Summarizes study findings relating to women's health

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Consumer Materials

What You Need To Know About... Episiotomy
Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age
Women and Medicines: What You Need to Know
Common Uterine Conditions: Options for Treatment
Surgery Choices for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
You Can Quit Smoking Kit

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Agency Press Releases

Date	Title
3/3/08	Modest Health Care Quality Gains Outpaced by Spending
12/17/07	Many Osteoporosis Medications Prevent Fractures, but None Is Proven Best
10/15/07	Surgery More Likely than Angioplasty To Relieve Pain for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

News & Numbers

Date	Title
3/13/08	Hospital Treatment Costs for Violence Top $2 Billion Annually
2/14/08	Nearly 1 in 3 Women Have Babies by C-Section
10/17/07	Having a Baby Costs Roughly $7,600

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Clinical Information by Topic

Cancer / Cardiovascular Disease / Data / Depression / Diet & Exercise / Gynecology / Health Disparities / Incontinence / Maternal Health & Pregnancy / Medication Use / Musculoskeletal Conditions / Violence Against Women

Cancer

Management of Adnexal Mass: Evidence Report (February 2006)
Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Evidence Report (October 2003)
BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Genetic Risk Assessment (September 2005)
Breast Abnormalities, Effectiveness of Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests (February 2006)
Breast Cancer Care, Quality Measuring: Evidence Report (September 2004)
Breast Cancer Chemoprevention: Recommendations (July 2002)
Breast Cancer Outcomes, Impact of Gene Expression Profiling Tests: Evidence Report—New (January 2008)
Breast Cancer Screening: Recommendations (February 2002)
Cancer Screening and Treatment in Women (June 2006)
Cervical Cancer Screening: Recommendations (January 2003)
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations (July 2002)
Cancer Family History, Collection and Use in Primary Care (October 2007)
Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Care for Women's Cancers: HCUP Highlight No. 2 (September 2006)
Ovarian Cancer, Genomic Tests for Detection and Management: Evidence Report (October 2006)
Ovarian Cancer Screening: Recommendations (May 2004)
Specific Breast Abnormalities, Diagnosis and Management: Evidence Report (September 2001)

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Cardiovascular Disease

Antioxidant Supplements, Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence Report (June 2003)
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: Recommendations (January 2002)
Blood Pressure Monitoring Outside of the Clinic Setting: Evidence Report (November 2002)
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Selected Topics: Evidence Report (May 2003)
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Systematic Reviews: Evidence Report (May 2003)
Diabetes Mellitus, Adult type 2 Screening: Recommendations (February 2003)
Garlic Effects on Cardiovascular Risks and Disease: Evidence Report (October 2000)
Healthcare 411: Audio Newscast about Women's Health—Lead Story: "Heart Disease in Woman" (May 2006)
Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Pharmacologic Management: Evidence Report (July 2003)
High Blood Pressure Screening: Recommendations—Updated (December 2007)
Lipid Disorder Screening: Recommendations (March 2001)
Obesity Screening: Recommendations (December 2003)
Research on Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Program Brief (June 2006)

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Data

Care of Women in U.S. Hospitals, 2000: HCUP Fact Book (October 2002)
Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Care for Women's Cancers: HCUP Highlight No. 2 (September 2006)
Women in the Health Care System: Health Status, Insurance, and Access to Care: MEPS Research Findings (March 2002)

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Depression

Depression Screening: Recommendations (May 2002)
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)
Eating Disorders, Management: Evidence Report (April 2006)
Garlic Effects on Cardiovascular Risks and Disease: Evidence Report (October 2000)
Healthy Diet: Recommendations (January 2003)
Obesity Screening: Recommendations (December 2003)
Physical Activity: Recommendations (August 2002)
Soy, Effects on Health Outcomes: Evidence Report (August 2005)
Vitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: Recommendations (June 2003)

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Gynecology

Chlamydial Infection Screening: Recommendations (June 2007)
Common Uterine Conditions: Options for Treatment (December 1997)
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)
Uterine Fibroids, Management: Evidence Report (July 2007)

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Health Disparities

Health Care for Minority Women: Program Brief (June 2006)
Low Birthweight in Minority and High-Risk Women (August 1998)
Women's Health Care in the United States (May 2005)

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Incontinence

Fecal & Urinary Incontinence in Adults, Prevention: Evidence Report—New (December 2007)

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Maternal Health & Pregnancy

Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Screening: Recommendations (February 2008)
Breastfeeding Counseling: Recommendations (July 2003)
Breastfeeding, Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes: Evidence Report (April 2007)
Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request: Evidence Report (March 2006)
Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy, Management: Evidence Report (July 2003)
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)
Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Report—New (March 2008)
Gestational Diabetes Screening: Recommendations (February 2003)
HIV Prenatal Screening: Recommendations (July 2005)
Improving Maternal Health Care: Conference Summary (June 2002)
Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy: Screening (December 2006)
Low Birthweight in Minority and High-Risk Women (August 1998)
Maternal Weight Gain Outcomes: Evidence Report—New (May 2008)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects of on Child and Maternal Health: Evidence Report (August 2005)
Perinatal Depression, Prevalence and Screening: Evidence Report (February 2005)
Prolonged Pregnancy, Management: Evidence Report (March 2002)
Spinal Cord Injury, Sexuality and Reproductive Health: Evidence Report (December 2004)
Telemedicine for the Medicare Population: Pediatric, Obstetric, and Clinician-Indirect Home Interventions: Evidence Report (August 2001)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Evidence Report (March 2003)

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Medication Use

Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: Recommendations (January 2002)
Blood Pressure Monitoring Outside of the Clinic Setting: Evidence Report (November 2002)
Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Pharmacologic Management: Evidence Report (July 2003)
It's Your Health: Use Your Medications Safely (January 2005)
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Recommendations (May 2005)
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) for Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease: Evidence Report (August 2002)

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Defining and Managing: Evidence Report (September 2001)
Fracture Prevention in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis, Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments (December 2007)
Osteoarthritis, Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics (September 2006)
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women, Diagnosis and Monitoring: Evidence Report (February 2001)
Osteoporosis Screening: Recommendations (September 2002)

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Older Women

Fracture Prevention in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis, Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments (December 2007)
Hormone Therapy for the Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Women: Recommendations (May 2005)
Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms: Evidence Report (March 2005)
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women, Diagnosis and Monitoring: Evidence Report (February 2001)

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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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