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Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are a method in which women are able to lower their risk of becoming pregnant. As a recent addition to the birth control arsenal, Gianvi (generic: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a fourth generation oral contraceptive that assists in the application of pregnancy prevention. However, the…

Heart attacks are directly correlated to a lack of blood flow that results in irreparable damage to cardiac tissue. Should the heart be unable to receive nutrients and oxygen from blood for a prolonged period of time, it will eventually fail, resulting in a heart attack. Unfortunately, the the rate in which heart attacks…

As a fourth generation oral contraceptive, Gianvi (generic: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is intended to assist in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. However, the introduction of drospirenone-containing products may place certain high-risk patients in ganger of experiencing severe adverse health events. Women who take this form of birth control may significantly increase their risk…

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) refers to the displacement of the bladder, uterus, vagina, urethra, bowels or rectum due to the weakening of pelvic floor tissues. The typical procedure used to treat pelvic organ prolapse is to implant a transvaginal surgical mesh. It is important to understand however that in 2008 the U.S. Food &…

Friday witnessed the arrest of Martin B. springer, for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of two female students. The current allegations leveled against Springer serve as a painful reminder of similar events that unfolded last week regarding the actions of a fellow faculty member. Mark Berndt, a former teacher at the same…

Cleft palate is a very common congenital birth defect characterized by a split in the roof of the mouth. It is the direct result of underdeveloped facial structures in an unborn baby that do not close completely. Cleft palate can affect one or both sides of the face and may lead to severe, life-threatening…

The crib fringe, developed by popular baby amenity manufacturer Babylicious, was designed to add a unique style to nursery rooms. The Crib Fringe is a narrow fabric strip connecting decorative fabric triangles that are designed to hang over the railing of cribs and window valences. Of significant concern, however, are reports that suggest Babylicious…

The amount of products containing undisclosed ingredients reaching pharmaceutical shelves makes it more difficult for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to appropriately regulate the dietary supplement industry. As a result, the increasing presence of tainted sexual enhancement products has become a significant cause for concern. Most recently, officials at the FDA discovered…