Sophie, in her mid-50s, came to see me because her menopausal symptoms were out of control. She had fibroids, and had heard that estrogen often caused fibroids to increase in size, so she hadn’t wanted to take hormone replacement therapy. But she was having a rough time of it without supplemental hormones, so we discussed [...]
Comments OffIdeally, the kneecap should lie directly under the quadriceps in the center of the knee. In some people, however, the kneecap sits slightly off to one side or the other. In women, for example, the kneecap sits off to the side toward the center of the body, making women somewhat knock-kneed. To accommodate a woman’s [...]
Comments OffPneumonia In people with spinal cord injury, difficulty coughing (and thus clearing the lungs), prolonged bed rest, and decreased mobility all contribute to an increased risk of developing pneumonia. Several treatments are used for patients who contract pneumonia. A combination of antibiotics and vigorous respiratory therapy is the first choice. The respiratory therapist pounds with [...]
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