Pulse

Four Herbs and a Mushroom

Could an ancient Japanese formula ease menopause for American women?

 

Defining Excellence

The University of Minnesota begins a journey toward improving the health of women in the state.

 

It Took a Woman

A woman physician, that is, to call attention to the health of executive women.

 

Sure Shot

A new vaccine being tested in Minnesota may soon reduce the threat of cervical cancer.

 

The Not-So-Silent Killer

Minnesota research points to early signs of ovarian cancer.

 

 

End Notes

Attitude

By Nancy Baker, M.D.
Table of Contents | February 2005

Cover Story

A Woman's Heart

New evidence and increasing awareness are making cardiologists—and hospitals and clinics—pay attention to the heart health of women.

By Susan Gaines

 

Face to Face

The Maven of Midlife

June LaValleur, M.D., is making men and women pause to consider the health of middle-aged women.

By Miriam Karmel

 

Perspective

Health, Well Being, and Racism

The Experience of Women and Girls in North Minneapolis

 

The Mother of Challenges

Do parenthood and residency mix?

By Andrea Watson, M.D.

 

Clinical and Health Affairs

Toxoplasmosis Prevention Knowledge among Pregnant Women in Minnesota

By Folashade Ogunmodede, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Joni Scheftel, D.V.M., M.P.H., Jeffrey L. Jones, M.D., M.P.H., and Ruth Lynfield, M.D.
 

Improving Health Care Provision to Somali Rufugee Women

By Lindsay Wissink, M.P.H., Rhonda Jones-Webb, Dr.P.H., Diana DuBois, M.I.A., M.P.H., Bea Krinke, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., and Qamar Ibrahim
 

Lung Cancer in Women— An Unrecognized Epidemic

By Mary J. Boylan, M.D.

 

Editor's Note

Vive la Difference

 

MMA Viewpoint

Who should lead the way?

 

MMA News Now

MMA Board Approves Reform Road Map
Obesity and Hispanic Health
Physicians to Measure Up

 

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