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After consulting an electrophysiologist, women are just as likely as men to receive an ICD but they suffer more complications and are less likely to benefit from the device, according to a new study from Canada published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:54 -0800 -
Women face more defibrillator complication
Women who have defibrillators implanted for heart problems are more likely to develop complications than men, a Canadian study suggests.
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What Does Valentine's Day Mean for Men and Women
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Based out of Oakville, ON, Tokii.com is a 'made in Canada' initiative, and thousands of couples now rely on the site as a beneficial tool for learning more about their partners, their ...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:35:00 -0800 -
Hormone Therapy Raises Women's Risk for Bone Los
Healthy postmenopausal women who took 25 mg of a type of aromatase inhibitor called exemestane daily for two years experienced bone loss in their forearm and ankle, the study published in the journal Lancet found.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:01:19 -0800 -
Women's prison chief killed, 8 wounded in Ira
Gunmen shot dead the head of a women's prison and wounded her driver in Baghdad on Tuesday, while seven people were wounded in bomb attacks in and around the Iraqi capital, an interior ministry official said.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:07:39 -0800 -
Bonnies women break into AP poll ranked 25t
St. Bonaventure women's basketball coach Jim Crowley knew his team couldn't fly under the radar forever. "I guess our kids are doing a great job of making sure that people can't not notice us," Crowley said with a chuckle on Monday. The Atlantic 10 Conference-leading Bonnies (22-2, 9-0) became harder to ignore Monday after breaking into the AP Top 25 for the first time in...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:02:31 -0800 -
Women's House announces IWD keynote speake
The Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey will be hosting their annual International Women's Day celebration March 8 at the Lakeshore Recreation Centre in Port Elgin.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:31 -0800 -
Citi Launches the New Women & Co. and Makes the Acclaimed Personal Finance Source Available to All Wome
NEW YORK, NY-- - Citi today launched the new Women & Co ., the acclaimed personal finance source for women, unveiling its redesigned website -- womenandco.com -- and making its trusted and relevant commentary ...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800 -
For some black women, economy and willingness to aid family strains finance
The Great Recession carried special pain for black women like Jane Ladson. She had always been the one her family turned to when they needed help, and she didn?t hesitate to give it. She helped pay for weddings and rent. She made room for her nephew when her brother died of AIDS. And even now in her 50s, she took in a baby that wasn?t her own. Read full article >>
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:19:00 -0800 -
Where Are Women Taking Over
(Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0) Sheryl Sandberg is the name of the year, heralded the ?$1.6 billion woman? by The New York Times over the weekend. The New York Times piece touts Sandberg?s successes but warns that ?to some, Ms. Sandberg seems to suggest that women should just work harder while failing ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:58:55 -0800 - (And Where Are They Not?)