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Breast-feeding can help reduce risk of breast cancer

bjh_blog | October 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

When we think of modifiable risks associated with breast cancer, things like weight, alcohol consumption, and even hormone replacement therapy immediately come to mind. Another modifiable risk that often isn’t thought of immediately, or even at all, is breast-feeding. Breast-feeding is often overlooked and completely natural, and it’s something that many women can do to [...]

New study links certain dietary supplements with risk of death in older women

bjh_blog | October 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

An article in the October 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine states that consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be associated with an increased risk of death in older women. The study used data collected during the Iowa Women’s Health Study, which was conducted to examine [...]

Government Announces New Guidelines For Women's Health

bjh_blog | August 1, 2011 | Comments (0)

Big news today out of Washington for women. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced what they are calling “historic” new guidelines to ensure women recieve preventive health services at no cost. According to a release from the HHS, specifically covered as part of the Affordable Care Act are: well-woman visits; screening [...]

Endometriosis – diagnosis, treatment, fertility

bjh_blog | March 31, 2011 | Comments (0)

Last week we profiled endometriosis patient Jocelyn Biggs, who shared with us her story of how she came to be treated for the condition by Barnes-Jewish Hospital physician Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain. We also interviewed Dr. Gray-Swain to get her take on what it’s like to diagnose and treat patients for what is a very common [...]

Happy Doctor's Day to all of our wonderful physicians!

bjh_blog | March 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

March 30th is officially Doctor’s Day, and while this is something we try to celebrate every day of the year, it’s nice to have a special day devoted to celebrating all they do for our community, here in St. Louis and at-large. Here are some facts about the doctors here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital that you [...]

Endometriosis and Jocelyn

bjh_blog | March 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Jocelyn Biggs sought out help after receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis. She found Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain of West End Ob/Gyn, a physician with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, who not only treated her for painful cramping and other physical symptoms, but also the infertility she experienced as a result of the condition. In the video, Jocelyn shares her [...]

Pregnancy and fertility risks that accompany obesity

bjh_blog | March 2, 2011 | Comments (0)

We hear a lot about how obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and a myriad of other problems. But the relationship of obesity and gynecological problems isn’t a typical topic of conversation. But perhaps it should be. Some of the risks include: -difficulty giving birth -increased risk in [...]

HPV vaccinations can aid in throat cancer prevention

bjh_blog | February 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

With the news of HPV topping out tobacco as the leading cause of throat cancer comes many questions. What is HPV? How do you get it? Does the vaccine really help to prevent it? Are there side effects? What are the implications of giving the vaccine to a child or young adult? We reached out [...]

Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain volunteers her services to villagers in Huaraz, Peru and beyond

bjh_blog | August 9, 2010 | Comments (0)

When Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain, an OB/GYN here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital contacted us about her recent medical volunteer trip to a remote region in Peru and was ready to share her story, we jumped at the chance. As I don’t get to travel much these days, I attempt to live vicariously through others and their adventures. [...]

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