UAB Health System support@photobooks.com no Tune in to UAB Health System's podcasts to learn about the latest advances being offered at UAB Health hospitals. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/uabhealthtv_feeds.asp Tune in to UAB Health System's Women's Health podcasts to learn about the latest advances being offered at UAB Health System. en-us Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:32:06 EDT http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/images/graphics/uab_logo.gif http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/uabhealthtv_feeds.asp UAB Health System Researchers have discovered that children who are breastfed seem to cope with stress and anxiety more effectively when they reach school age, according to a report in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood. breastfeeding, breast milk 00:03:14 Researchers have discovered that children who are breastfed seem to cope with stress and anxiety more effectively when they reach school age, according to a report in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breastfed_Babies_Cope_Better_with_School_Stressors.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breastfed_Babies_Cope_Better_with_School_Stressors.mp3Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:32:06 EDT UAB Health System Shelley Volz, now age 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. While she says she does not think she found it as difficult as many people to disclose the diagnosis, she did think about others' reactions. breast cancer, breast cancer diagnosis 00:03:21 Shelley Volz, now age 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. While she says she does not think she found it as difficult as many people to disclose the diagnosis, she did think about others' reactions. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Telling_Family_and_Friends_about_Your_Breast_Cancer_Diagnosis.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Telling_Family_and_Friends_about_Your_Breast_Cancer_Diagnosis.mp3Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:31:06 EDT UAB Health System Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). menopause, hormone therapy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, hormones, selective estrogen receptor modulators, SERMs, reflux, heartburn, exogenous hormones 00:03:15 Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hormone_Therapy_Increases_Likelihood_of_Reflux.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hormone_Therapy_Increases_Likelihood_of_Reflux.mp3Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:28:06 EDT UAB Health System Eating more fiber during the first trimester of pregnancy seems to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, says a report in the American Journal of Hypertension. pregnancy, preeclampsia, dietary fiber, fiber 00:03:06 Eating more fiber during the first trimester of pregnancy seems to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, says a report in the American Journal of Hypertension. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Dietary_Fiber_Important_in_Pregnancy.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Dietary_Fiber_Important_in_Pregnancy.mp3Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:11:08 EDT UAB Health System Calculating a woman's bone mineral density appears to shed light on her risk for breast cancer, says a report in the journal Cancer. osteoporosis, bone mineral density, BMD, breast cancer, Gail model, risk for breast cancer, breast cancer risk, bone density 00:03:06 Calculating a woman's bone mineral density appears to shed light on her risk for breast cancer, says a report in the journal Cancer. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breast_Cancer_Risk_Linked_to_Bone_Density.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breast_Cancer_Risk_Linked_to_Bone_Density.mp3Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:03:08 EDT UAB Health System A medication already approved to reduce the risk of breast cancer in high-risk women also appears to cut the risk for other women, says a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. breast cancer, invasive breast cancer, raloxifene, estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer, selective estrogen receptor modulator, SERM, osteoporosis 00:03:34 A medication already approved to reduce the risk of breast cancer in high-risk women also appears to cut the risk for other women, says a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Raloxifene_May_Help_Lower_Risk_of_Invasive_Breast_Cancer.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Raloxifene_May_Help_Lower_Risk_of_Invasive_Breast_Cancer.mp3Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:57:08 EDT UAB Health System Researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms. ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer detection, early-stage ovarian cancer 00:03:19 Researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Ovarian_Cancer_Diagnosed_by_Symptoms_plus_Blood_Test.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Ovarian_Cancer_Diagnosed_by_Symptoms_plus_Blood_Test.mp3Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:50:08 EDT UAB Health System A report from a recent Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting concludes that women with good marriages have a 10 percent greater odds of getting a decent night of shut-eye. sleep, marriage 00:03:06 A report from a recent Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting concludes that women with good marriages have a 10 percent greater odds of getting a decent night of shut-eye. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Sleep_Linked_to_Happy_Marriage.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Sleep_Linked_to_Happy_Marriage.mp3Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:40:08 EDT UAB Health System Women with breast cancer who have a vitamin D deficiency at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have a recurrence or to die from their disease, say researchers at an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. breast cancer, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements 00:03:24 Women with breast cancer who have a vitamin D deficiency at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have a recurrence or to die from their disease, say researchers at an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Low_Vitamin_D_a_Problem_for_Women_with_Breast_Cancer.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Low_Vitamin_D_a_Problem_for_Women_with_Breast_Cancer.mp3Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:33:08 EDT UAB Health System The number of women starting their pregnancies with type 1 or type 2 diabetes has doubled since 1999, but rates of gestational diabetes have stayed the same, say researchers in the journal Diabetes Care. pre-pregnancy diabetes, gestational diabetes, diabetes, pregnancy, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, overweight, obesity 00:03:30 The number of women starting their pregnancies with type 1 or type 2 diabetes has doubled since 1999, but rates of gestational diabetes have stayed the same, say researchers in the journal Diabetes Care. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Rates_of_Pre-Pregnancy_Diabetes_Have_Doubled.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Rates_of_Pre-Pregnancy_Diabetes_Have_Doubled.mp3Wed, 03 Jul 2008 07:40:08 EDT UAB Health System Many younger women ignore or simply do not recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, often because it does not resemble the typical "Hollywood heart attack", say authors of a study presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) meeting. heart attack, heart disease, heart attack symptoms, chest pain 00:03:26 Many younger women ignore or simply do not recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, often because it does not resemble the typical "Hollywood heart attack", say authors of a study presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) meeting. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Attack_Signs_May_Be_Missed_by_Younger_Women.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Attack_Signs_May_Be_Missed_by_Younger_Women.mp3Wed, 03 Jul 2008 07:33:08 EDT UAB Health System Women who take the drug Taxol weekly after receiving chemotherapy for 12 weeks live longer compared to women who take four Taxol treatments every three weeks, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. taxol, paclitaxel, taxotere, docetaxel, chemotherapy, breast cancer 00:02:53 Women who take the drug Taxol weekly after receiving chemotherapy for 12 weeks live longer compared to women who take four Taxol treatments every three weeks, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breast_Cancer_Patients_Benefit_from_Weekly_Taxol_Doses.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Breast_Cancer_Patients_Benefit_from_Weekly_Taxol_Doses.mp3Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:33:08 EDT UAB Health System Dr. Helen Krontiras discusses a new study about the link between obesity in women and the risk for breast cancer. cancer, breast cancer, women, obese, obesity, breast cancer risk, inflammatory breast cancer 00:01:56 Dr. Helen Krontiras discusses a new study about the link between obesity in women and the risk for breast cancer. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Study_Shows_Concern_for_Obese_Breast_Cancer_Patients.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Study_Shows_Concern_for_Obese_Breast_Cancer_Patients.mp3Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:48:08 EDT UAB Health System The benefits of folate for women in preventing birth defects are well known, but new research suggests the nutrient also boosts sperm health, says a study in the journal Human Reproduction. infertility, folate, sperm, birth defects, chromosomes, miscarriage 00:03:04 The benefits of folate for women in preventing birth defects are well known, but new research suggests the nutrient also boosts sperm health, says a study in the journal Human Reproduction. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Sperm_Health_Boosted_with_Folate.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Sperm_Health_Boosted_with_Folate.mp3Fri, 16 May 2008 07:37:08 EDT UAB Health System Detailed information on fetal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female pelvis and equipment. Fetal Ultrasound, Ultrasound, Fetal, Transabdominal Ultrasound, Transvaginal Ultrasound, Doppler Ultrasound, Two Dimensional Ultrasound 00:04:15 Detailed information on fetal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female pelvis and equipment. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Fetal_Ultrasound.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Fetal_Ultrasound.mp3Fri, 16 May 2008 07:32:08 EDT UAB Health System Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, say researchers at a recent Society for Gynecologic Investigation meeting. cholesterol, premature deliveries, premature birth, high cholesterol, heart disease, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, preterm delivery 00:03:32 Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, say researchers at a recent Society for Gynecologic Investigation meeting. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Cholesterol_Later_in_Life_Premature_Deliveries_Linked.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Cholesterol_Later_in_Life_Premature_Deliveries_Linked.mp3Fri, 16 May 2008 07:30:08 EDT UAB Health System Detailed information on cervical biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a cervical biopsy procedure. Biopsy Cervical, Cervix Biopsy, Cervical Punch Biopsy, Cone Biopsy, Conization, Cervical Cancer 00:06:38 Detailed information on cervical biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a cervical biopsy procedure. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Cervical_Biopsy.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Cervical_Biopsy.mp3Fri, 16 May 2008 07:28:08 EDT UAB Health System Many women diagnosed with a precancerous breast lesion known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) face a low risk of a recurrence or of developing invasive breast cancer, says a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. breast cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, invasive breast cancer 00:03:08 Many women diagnosed with a precancerous breast lesion known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) face a low risk of a recurrence or of developing invasive breast cancer, says a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Womens_Perception_of_Precancerous_Breast_Lesions_a_Concern.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Womens_Perception_of_Precancerous_Breast_Lesions_a_Concern.mp3Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:21:08 EDT UAB Health System In addition to detecting breast cancer in its early stages, new research suggests that mammograms may also help predict which women are at risk for strokes, say researchers at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. mammograms, stroke, screening mammograms 00:02:33 In addition to detecting breast cancer in its early stages, new research suggests that mammograms may also help predict which women are at risk for strokes, say researchers at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Calcifications_Seen_in_Blood_Vessels_on_Mammograms.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Calcifications_Seen_in_Blood_Vessels_on_Mammograms.mp3Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:09:08 EDT UAB Health System There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. Feritility, infertility, fibroids. endometriosis, women, pregnant 00:05:26 There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_1.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_1.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:10:06 EDT UAB Health System There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. Feritility, infertility, fibroids. endometriosis, women, pregnant 00:10:38 There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_2.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_2.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:09:06 EDT UAB Health System There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. Feritility, infertility, fibroids. endometriosis, women, pregnant 00:09:13 There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_3.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_3.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:08:06 EDT UAB Health System There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. Feritility, infertility, fibroids. endometriosis, women, pregnant 00:06:33 There are many reasons why some women have a harder time getting pregnant, and there is surgical help for some of these. Listen to UAB OB/GYN Wright Bates, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_4.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility_Surgery_Part_4.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:07:06 EDT UAB Health System Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. menopause, pelvic floor disorder, women, prolapse 00:12:25 Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_1.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_1.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:05:06 EDT UAB Health System Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. menopause, pelvic floor disorder, women, prolapse 00:12:25 Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_2.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_2.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:04:06 EDT UAB Health System Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. menopause, pelvic floor disorder, women, prolapse 00:12:25 Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_3.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_3.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:03:06 EDT UAB Health System Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. menopause, pelvic floor disorder, women, prolapse 00:12:25 Menopause can make some women feel as if "the bottom is falling out" when the muscles that support the organs in the pelvis become weak. What is a "pelvic floor disorder" and what can be done about it? Listen in to UAB OB/GYN Thomas Wheeler II, M.D. discuss this topic in a four-part lecture. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_4.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Pelvic_Floor_Part_4.mp3Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:02:06 EDT UAB Health System Detailed information on hysterectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs. Hysterectomy Total Radical Supracervical, Removal of the Uterus, Abdominal Hysterectomy, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Laparoscope, Oophorectomy 00:07:26 Detailed information on hysterectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysterectomy2.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysterectomy2.mp3Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:05:06 EDT UAB Health System Not only does hormone replacement therapy raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, it raises the risk of a specific type of malignancy called lobular breast cancer. Researchers, reporting in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, also found that the cancer risk appeared earlier than the five-year period cited by other research. breast cancer, lobular breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, postmenopausal women 00:03:49 Not only does hormone replacement therapy raise the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, it raises the risk of a specific type of malignancy called lobular breast cancer. Researchers, reporting in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, also found that the cancer risk appeared earlier than the five-year period cited by other research. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Lobular_Breast_Cancer_Linked_to_HRT_Use.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Lobular_Breast_Cancer_Linked_to_HRT_Use.mp3Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:03:06 EDT UAB Health System Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. diabetes, high blood sugar, heart disease, fasting glucose, blood sugar 00:02:53 Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Women's_Heart_Risks_Increase_with_High_Blood_Sugar.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Women's_Heart_Risks_Increase_with_High_Blood_Sugar.mp3Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:37:06 EDT UAB Health System Premenopausal women struggling with depression have lower bone mass than do non-depressed women in the same age range, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. osteoporosis, depression, premenopausal women, bone mass, bone loss, depressed women 00:03:06 Premenopausal women struggling with depression have lower bone mass than do non-depressed women in the same age range, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Depression_Linked_with_Low_Bone_Density.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Depression_Linked_with_Low_Bone_Density.mp3Thu, 23 Jan 2008 07:32:06 EDT UAB Health System Hear UAB Reproductive Endocrinologist Wright Bates, M.D. talk about the myths and facts about sex and becoming pregnant. sex, pregnant, pregnancy, sperm, count, infertility, treatment, ivf, fertilization, in vitro, lecture 00:32:42 Hear UAB Reproductive Endocrinologist Wright Bates, M.D. talk about the myths and facts about sex and becoming pregnant. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infert_Sex_Lecture.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infert_Sex_Lecture.mp3Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:34:06 EDT UAB Health System Listen to a lecture by UAB's Laura Lee Joiner, M.D. as she discusses the hard facts about Incontinence. women, urinary, bladder, control, joiner, incontinence, void 00:30:59 Listen to a lecture by UAB's Laura Lee Joiner, M.D. as she discusses the hard facts about Incontinence. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Incontinence2.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Incontinence2.mp3Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:32:06 EDT UAB Health System Women diagnosed with breast cancer who have a mastectomy are increasingly choosing to have their other healthy breast removed as a preventive measure. breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, mastectomy, double mastectomy, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy 00:03:34 Women diagnosed with breast cancer who have a mastectomy are increasingly choosing to have their other healthy breast removed as a preventive measure. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Double_Mast_Cancer.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Double_Mast_Cancer.mp3Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:44:06 EDT UAB Health System Join Sheri M.Jenkins, M.D. as she discusses the topic of high-risk pregnancies with a group over lunch. pregnant, high-risk, pregnancies, jenkins 00:31:36 Join Sheri M.Jenkins, M.D. as she discusses the topic of high-risk pregnancies with a group over lunch. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/High_Risk_Pregnancies.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/High_Risk_Pregnancies.mp3Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:33:08 EDT UAB Health System Most women are unaware of the results of a large-scale study that found significant cancer and heart risks associated with long-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), says a report in the journal Menopause. estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen replacement 00:03:32 Most women are unaware of the results of a large-scale study that found significant cancer and heart risks associated with long-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), says a report in the journal Menopause. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hormone_Replacement_Study.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hormone_Replacement_Study.mp3Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:28:06 EDT UAB Health System A new study discovers that fat in the belly, also known as "Potbelly", may be a big huge indicator of future heart disease. Find out if you are at risk. heart disease, potbelly 00:02:43 A new study discovers that fat in the belly, also known as "Potbelly", may be a big huge indicator of future heart disease. Find out if you are at risk. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Potbelly.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Potbelly.mp3Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:22:06 EDT UAB Health System Women who smoke during pregnancy may be in for an unhappy surprise, because smoking increases the odds that a baby will be born with finger or toe deformities. birth defects, smoking, limb defects, adactyly, polydactyly, syndactyly, webbed toes or fingers 00:03:30 Women who smoke during pregnancy may be in for an unhappy surprise, because smoking increases the odds that a baby will be born with finger or toe deformities. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Some_Birth_Defects_Linked_to_Mothers_Who_Smoke.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Some_Birth_Defects_Linked_to_Mothers_Who_Smoke.mp3Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:18:06 EDT UAB Health System Sit in with UAB's Todd Jenkins, M.D., as he discusses the problems, facts and treatments that come with this disease that affects many women. Dr. Jenkins is Associate Professor and Division Director of the Division of Women's Reproductive Healthcare. Endometriosis, women, bleeding, internal 00:41:08 Sit in with UAB's Todd Jenkins, M.D., as he discusses the problems, facts and treatments that come with this disease that affects many women. Dr. Jenkins is Associate Professor and Division Director of the Division of Women's Reproductive Healthcare. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Endometriosis.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Endometriosis.mp3Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:01:06 EDT UAB Health System Women in their 50's who take estrogen therapy have lower levels of dangerous calcium deposits in their arteries, suggesting they are at reduced heart disease risk, says a new report. The study authors, reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, say the results should reassure younger women who use supplemental estrogen to lessen their menopausal. estrogen, estrogen therapy, menopausal symptoms, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, women's health initiative, WHI, coronary artery calcium 00:04:12 Women in their 50's who take estrogen therapy have lower levels of dangerous calcium deposits in their arteries, suggesting they are at reduced heart disease risk, says a new report. The study authors, reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, say the results should reassure younger women who use supplemental estrogen to lessen their menopausal. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Risk_for_Younger_Women_May_Be_Lowered_with_Estrogen.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Risk_for_Younger_Women_May_Be_Lowered_with_Estrogen.mp3Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:56:06 EDT UAB Health System Would-be moms often want to know the best way to slim down after having a child. But how actively do they seek tips for getting their bodies in great shape before getting pregnant? pregnancy, fitness, pregnant, exercise, health, weight, nutrition, illustrations 00:03:04 Would-be moms often want to know the best way to slim down after having a child. But how actively do they seek tips for getting their bodies in great shape before getting pregnant? http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Plan_Good_Health_and_Fitness_before_Pregnancy.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Plan_Good_Health_and_Fitness_before_Pregnancy.mp3Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:44:06 EDT UAB Health System Detailed information on hysteroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a hysteroscopy procedure. Hysteroscopy, Hysteroscope 00:06:08 Detailed information on hysteroscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female pelvic organs, and an illustration of a hysteroscopy procedure. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysteroscopy.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysteroscopy.mp3Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:40:06 EDT UAB Health System Middle-aged women who move around more in their daily life have lower levels of intra-abdominal fat, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a report from the American College of Sports Medicine. heart disease risk, physical activity, intra-abdominal fat, visceral fat, metabolic syndrome, heart disease 00:03:01 Middle-aged women who move around more in their daily life have lower levels of intra-abdominal fat, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a report from the American College of Sports Medicine. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Disease_Risk_Lowered_with_Physical_Activity.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Heart_Disease_Risk_Lowered_with_Physical_Activity.mp3Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:36:06 EDT UAB Health System Long before a woman reaches menopause, she may experience a number of mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. This transitional period when estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate is known as perimenopause. menopause, symptoms, perimenopausal, treatments, hormone therapy, estrogen, testosterone 00:02:29 Long before a woman reaches menopause, she may experience a number of mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. This transitional period when estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate is known as perimenopause. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Perimenopause.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Perimenopause.mp3Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:17:05 EDT UAB Health System Menopause is a natural process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. Learn more about treatment options so that you won't suffer in silence. menopause, symptoms, treatments, hormone therapy, estrogen, testosterone 00:02:30 Menopause is a natural process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. Learn more about treatment options so that you won't suffer in silence. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/MenopauseTrtmnts.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/MenopauseTrtmnts.mp3Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:16:05 EDT UAB Health System When women find out they are going through menopause, they have a number of questions. In this podcast, common questions regarding hormone therapy, weight gain, and more are discussed. menopause, symptoms, treatments, questions, hormone therapy, estrogen, testosterone 00:02:04 When women find out they are going through menopause, they have a number of questions. In this podcast, common questions regarding hormone therapy, weight gain, and more are discussed. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/MenopauseCommonQuestions.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/MenopauseCommonQuestions.mp3Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:15:05 EDT UAB Health System Join UAB Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist Cynthia K. Sites, M.D. as she discusses the many factors that cause infertility, options for treatment, helpful statistics on success rates and much more. infertility, treatment, problems, in vitro, fertilization, conceiving, baby, conception, children, women, male, aging 00:45:33 Join UAB Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist Cynthia K. Sites, M.D. as she discusses the many factors that cause infertility, options for treatment, helpful statistics on success rates and much more. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Infertility.mp3Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:16:06 EDT UAB Health System Learn more about Stress Urinary Incontinence and how Sling Surgery is becoming more effective for women today. Sling Surgery, women, bladder control, urine leak, stress urinary incontinence, rectus fascial sling, sling surgery 00:02:15 Learn more about Stress Urinary Incontinence and how Sling Surgery is becoming more effective for women today. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/SlingSurgery.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/SlingSurgery.mp3Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:15:06 EDT UAB Health System Detailed information on external and internal heart rate monitoring of the fetus, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and illustrations of external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring Fetal Monitoring External Internal, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, Fetal Monitoring, Fetoscope 00:06:49 Detailed information on external and internal heart rate monitoring of the fetus, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the fetus in utero, and illustrations of external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/FetalHeartRateMonitoring.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/FetalHeartRateMonitoring.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:32:06 EDT UAB Health System In Vitro Fertilization helped Jennifer and Gregg Fleming start a family. Infertility specialists at UAB discuss the benefits of coming to UAB for infertility treatment. invitro 03:24 In Vitro Fertilization helped Jennifer and Gregg Fleming start a family. Infertility specialists at UAB discuss the benefits of coming to UAB for infertility treatment. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/InVitro.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/InVitro.mp3Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:52:28 EDT UAB Health System UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. heart 01:45 UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinA.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinA.mp3Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:05 EDT UAB Health System UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. heart 01:06 UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinB.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinB.mp3Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:04 EDT UAB Health System UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. heart 01:53 UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinC.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinC.mp3Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:03 EDT UAB Health System UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. heart 01:15 UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinD.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinD.mp3Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:02 EDT UAB Health System UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. heart 01:33 UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinE.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HeartCtrMaupinE.mp3Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:01 EDT UAB Health System Each year more than 600 thousand women have a hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The recovery is long, often requiring weeks of recuperation. Now women have another surgical option using robotic technology. hysterectomy 01:42 Each year more than 600 thousand women have a hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The recovery is long, often requiring weeks of recuperation. Now women have another surgical option using robotic technology. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysterectomy.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Hysterectomy.mp3Tue, 08 May 2007 11:05:15 EDT UAB Health System Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer. cancer 01:45 Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/FatCancerRisk.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/FatCancerRisk.mp3Tue, 08 May 2007 11:05:15 EDT UAB Health System Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension. high, blood, pressure 02:27 Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HighBloodPQuiz.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/HighBloodPQuiz.mp3Tue, 08 May 2007 10:59:13 EDT UAB Health System Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives. workout 01:39 Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/LowWorkout.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/LowWorkout.mp3Tue, 08 May 2007 10:55:55 EDT UAB Health System "Rays of Hope" - Dianne Mooney's Story: Fourteen years after Dianne Mooney was first diagnosed with breast cancer, an MRI revealed that she had breast cancer on bone. She explains how important an environment of hope, encouragement and confidence are to recovery. cancer, women 01:47 "Rays of Hope" - Dianne Mooney's Story: Fourteen years after Dianne Mooney was first diagnosed with breast cancer, an MRI revealed that she had breast cancer on bone. She explains how important an environment of hope, encouragement and confidence are to recovery. http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/CancerCtrDianne.mp3 http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/CancerCtrDianne.mp3Tue, 08 May 2007 10:34:01 EDT