Posts Tagged ‘women’s services’
Is Endometriosis the Cause of Your Pelvic Pain?
Paul Tyan, MD is an OB-GYN and minimally invasive gynecological surgery expert. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Endometriosis is a common and underdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility among women. Our best estimate is that around 10 percent of reproductive-age women have endometriosis. The innermost layer of the uterus, called the…
Read MoreFor babies born by Caesarean section, can a simple swab reduce rates of obesity, asthma and allergies?
Inova clinical trial investigates outcomes of exposing newborns to mother’s microbes While Caesarean section (CS) delivery can be lifesaving for both new mothers and their babies, children born by CS have an approximately 50 percent increased risk of childhood obesity, along with asthma and allergies. There is a marked difference between the microbiomes, the community…
Read MoreBecker’s Hospital Review Names Inova Fairfax Hospital among 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
FALLS CHURCH, VA – January 6, 2015 – Inova Fairfax Hospital as been named on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2014 annual “100 hospitals with great women’s health programs” list. Inova Fairfax Hospital is the only hospital in the Washington DC metro area on the list. The hospitals featured all offer outstanding health services geared toward women,…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Achieves Recognition as a Top Hospital in Women’s Health Services
Alexandria, VA – January 23, 2014 – Inova Alexandria Hospital announced that it has been recognized with 5 stars for both Gynecologic Surgery and Maternity Care as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with physician and hospitals. Inova Alexandria Hospital is also in the top 5% in…
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