UPHS - Penn's Women's Health Newsletter

Less Invasive Surgery

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

When a woman finds that her gynecologic condition cannot be treated with medication or non-surgical therapies, the decision to have surgery can be a difficult one. Often women are running their households, caring for family members, working, and living an active, non-stop lifestyle which does not leave much time to recover from a significant surgical procedure.

Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism responsible for recognizing and eliminating cancer cells, viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. Dendritic cells are the “scouts” of the human immune system that act as the guidance mechanism for the body’s immune defenses.

Tools for Sound Sleep

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

Chances are that you have had difficulty sleeping at some point in your life. Over 100 types of sleep disorders exist, with insomnia being the most common and best-known sleep disorder.

New Technology Available for Sleep Apnea Patients

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

One potentially dangerous yet common sleep disorder is called sleep apnea which refers to interruptions in breathing during sleep. Often, the person suffering from the disorder is not aware they are having difficulty breathing during sleep until an episode is witnessed by another person.

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a chronic hormonal disorder that affects 7 to 8 percent of U.S. women during their reproductive years. It is one of the leading causes of female infertility.

Commit to Quit Smoking

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

Despite all the evidence concerning the dangers of tobacco, more than 44 million Americans continue to smoke. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all Americans who continue to smoke will die of a smoking-related illness. Lung cancer affects women differently than men, and young women are at greater risk for developing lung cancer than young men.

Upcoming Events

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 EDT

View this listing of upcoming events at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.