Older women who are being treated with trastuzumab (Herceptin), alone or with a class of chemotherapy drugs called anthracyclines, may be at increased risk for heart failure and heart muscle damage.
Cataracts, dry eyes, and presbyopia are common eye conditions among older women. Having regular eye exams can detect serious problems early and help avoid vision loss.
Enlarged font sizes available on digital tablets can improve reading speed and comfort in people with vision loss.
Adopting healthier lifestyle habits doesn’t happen at once, but is a process that happens in stages. Setbacks along the way are normal, but they provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Is it true that women are more susceptible than men to the effects of alcohol, and if so, why is this?
Many older women have an underactive or overactive thyroid gland, yet don’t meet the criteria for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. A blood test can reveal a subclinical thyroid problem.
Botox injections work just as well as oral anticholinergic medicines in reducing urge incontinence, although side effects of the two treatments can differ. This study suggests that Botox might be a first-line treatment option for incontinence.
To make up for what’s lacking in our diets, many women take nutritional supplements. However, randomized controlled trials have shown these supplements may not be as beneficial as was once thought-and may even be risky.
Women often delay getting medical help for heart attack symptoms and wait longer for treatment once they arrive at the hospital.
My dermatologist is recommending Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell cancer on my nose. What does this involve?