Tag Archives: Washington

One very helpful patient iphone app…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dr Debra Ravasia

The American Medical Association has a new iphone app that I love.  It offers a portable storage site for all your medical info.  Medications, allergy information, emergency contacts, your health care team, and your pharmacy. It makes information between patients … Continue reading →

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Changes in Blood Pressure in Early 40s Affect Lifetime Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack in Women

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Dr Debra Ravasia

“Oh it’s just up because I was in a rush to get here” “Oh it’s just up because I took the stairs” “Oh it’s just up because I’m feeling a little stressed”. It is easy to try to rationalize a … Continue reading →

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Emergency Contraception Should be Available for Adolescents (Plan B)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dr Debra Ravasia

  What is the most commonly performed gynecologic procedure in the USA?  No it’s not a hysterectomy.  And no, not an ablation.  It’s therapeutic abortion.  By a long shot.  Over 1.3 million abortions occur every year in the USA.  In … Continue reading →

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