Tag Archives: Women

Study Yields Insights Into Giant Cell Arteritis, Takayasu’s Arteritis


“I think it will change the way we understand the two diseases.” Continue reading

By sharontheimer | Posted in Government Relations, Research, Rheumatology, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Leading NIH-Funded Study on Uterine Fibroid Treatment


Dr. Elizabeth Stewart of Mayo Clinic describes the rationale and process for a new NIH-funded study comparing two FDA-approved methods for treating uterine fibroids. Duke University also is participating in the study, and women do not need to live near … Continue reading

By Lee Aase | Posted in Obstetrics & Gynecology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unmarried Women from Rural Areas are at Higher Risk for Depression


Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that unmarried women living in rural areas have lower self-rated health status than their married counterparts.  This lower health status often includes greater instances of self-assessed feelings of depression.  James Rohrer, Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic’s department … Continue reading

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