- 1. New sex 'superbug' may be more infectious than AIDS
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... of STD Directors. This gonorrhoea strain, HO41, was discovered in Japan two years ago in a 31-year-old female sex worker who had been screened in 2009. Since it resists current antibiotic treatment, ...
- 2. Tips for Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... want," says Adam Winsler, Ph.D., professor of developmental psychology at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. A child with ADD/ADHD requires constant reminders of what is inappropriate behavior. ...
- 3. Pap smear
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... examined under a microscope for any changes or abnormalities. Why do a Pap smear? The purpose of doing them is to find early changes in the cells that may need treatment so that cancer never ...
- 4. Morning After Pill (Plan B)
- (Gynecology Services)
- Gynecology Services Shanghai - Morning After Pill (Plan B) The emergency contraceptive pill, also know as “Plan B” or “morning after pill,” is a large dose of hormones that makes the environment for ...
- 5. Cryosurgery
- (Gynecology Services)
- Gynecology Services Shanghai - Cryosurgery Cervical cryosurgery (or cryotherapy) is a gynecological treatment that uses the extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal cervical ...
- 6. Cryoablation
- (Gynecology Services)
- Gynecology Services Shanghai - Cryoablation What is abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)? Many women experience heavy menstrual bleeding at some point in their lives. But for one in four women, every cycle ...
- 7. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- (Gynecology Services)
- Gynecology Services Shanghai - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Many women experience heavy menstrual bleeding at some point in their lives. But for one in four women, every cycle is heavy—and that’s not normal. ...
- 8. Female infertility
- (Female infertility)
- ... but many treatments are available. Treatment isn't always necessary: Half of all infertile couples will go on to conceive a child spontaneously within the next 24 months. The main symptom of infertility ...
- 9. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... contaminated food or water or other exposures in the environment. Signs and symptoms of infectious diseases vary, but often include fever and chills. Mild complaints may respond to home remedies, while ...
- 10. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- ... to diagnose and, as a result, treat. If your cervix begins to open early, your health care provider might recommend preventive medication during pregnancy, frequent ultrasounds or a procedure that closes ...
- 11. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- ... dysfunction, go in for an evaluation. Problems getting or keeping an erection can be a sign of a health condition that needs treatment, such as heart disease or poorly controlled diabetes. Treating an ...
- 12. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice blood in your urine. Urinary bleeding may not be serious if it occurs only occasionally. It may be caused by strenuous exercise and some ...
- 13. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- ... viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. In adults, however, the disorder is often chronic. Treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura depends on your symptoms and platelet ...
- 14. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... of irritable bowel syndrome. However, sometimes these problems can be disabling. In some cases, you may have severe signs and symptoms that don't respond well to medical treatment. Because symptoms of ...
- 15. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... therapies can greatly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and even bring about long-term remission. With treatment, many people with Crohn's disease are able to function well. Inflammation ...
- 16. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... (kuh-LAJ-uh-nus) and lymphocytic colitis also are considered inflammatory bowel diseases, but are usually regarded separately from classic inflammatory bowel disease. Why choose Mayo Clinic for IBD treatment ...
- 17. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, ...
- 18. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... If you have group B strep, antibiotic treatment during labor can protect your baby. Infants Most babies born to women carrying group B strep are healthy. But the few who are infected by group ...
- 19. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... well-being. Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening. Although it may affect anyone, Graves' disease is more common among women and before the age of 40. The primary treatment goals are to inhibit ...
- 20. Granuloma annulare
- (Granuloma annulare)
- ... your lesions affect your appearance. In most cases the lesions disappear on their own within two years. If you choose treatment of granuloma annulare for cosmetic reasons, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids ...