Pregnancy

-Pregnancy Testing. Statins are contraindicated in pregnancy (pregnancy category X). “Among over-the-counter pain relievers, only acetaminophen is considered safe throughout pregnancy (category B), and it is considered the analgesic of choice for pregnant...

Total Hysterectomy

A total hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. “If documentation is available to confirm that a woman has had a total...

Ovarian Cancer

“Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. Risk factors associated with ovarian cancer include family history and having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. A first or second degree relative with ovarian cancer increases the...

Lung Cancer

-Risk factors: Secondhand smoke/passive smoke, a family history of lung cancer, COPD, radon exposure, asbestosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. -Screening per USPSTF Most common form = Adenocarcinoma     “The European Prospective Investigation...