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Herpes: Medications Help, but Aren't 100% Protective

4/12/12 4:16am by NurseBarb
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Brittany and Tom sat in my office holding hands. They looked a little worried and yet were interested in finding out more information about how to prevent Tom from passing Herpes on to Brittany. They were both in their late 20's and been together for about 6 months and so far, so good, she had not become infected, which was reassuring, but they wanted to do everything they could to prevent a future transmission.  Read more >

Robotic Surgery Part III

4/11/12 4:36am by NurseBarb
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Tonight at 7:20 on CBS 5, KPIX in the San Francisco Bay Area, join me as I showcase the innovations with Robotic Surgery. I wish that I could bring all of you along with  me to the Operating room and watch a surgery using the DaVinci Robot. Many people hear Robot and automatically think of something out of a Science Fiction movie. And yet, this is just another tool for surgeons to use.  Read more >

Prescription Meds Without a Prescription?

4/10/12 3:45am by NurseBarb
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Imagine being able to self diagnose your symptoms at a drug store Kiosk and then get your medications without a prescription?  The FDA is considering a proposal that would do just that.It sounds like an airport, where you print your boarding pass and then get on the plane. Let's take 2 very different conditions:  Read more >

Robotic Surgery Part II

4/9/12 4:03am by NurseBarb
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Easier RecoveryDuring my nursing career, I've cared for many patients who are recovering from surgery. One of the most difficult aspects is the pain they have from the incision or opening in the skin and muscles. These cuts could extend for inches and didn't just leave permanent scars on the skin, the memory of the pain was something that people never forget. Immediately after surgery, coughing, deep breathing and getting up to walk were important, but with excruciating pain, it was often difficult to impossible to motivate people.   Read more >

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Full Name
NurseBarb
Member Since
August 2008
About Me: 

Barb Dehn, RN, MS, NP

Barb Dehn is a practicing Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, award winning author, and a nationally recognized health expert. She holds a BS from Boston College and earned Masters degree at the University of California, San Francisco. An in demand and popular national speaker on all aspects of women’s health, she also lectures at Stanford and is a frequent health expert on ABC's View from the Bay in San Francisco.

Blue Orchid Press: 
Barb wrote and publishes a series of innovative and award-winning women's health guides on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding. Her Blue Orchid Guides have been used by millions of women across the country and were designed to "Empower Women with Information."
www.blueorchidpress.com
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