October

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It is well known and accepted that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in women.[1] It also contributes a significant burden of morbidity. What still remains unclear is the role that estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and estrogen with progestin therapy (HRT) have to play in the primary and secondary prevention of this disease complex.

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The menopause marks a major life transition for women, an end to the childbearing years and the cessation of the menses. For some it can be an ill-defined concept associated with fear, loss, and sinister connotations, while for others it can be a welcome end to menstruation and the fear of unwanted pregnancy. Many premenopausal women have concerns that they will experience mental instability, sudden signs of aging, and diminution of sexuality at this time.

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Choosing a financial adviser is one of the most important career decisions that a doctor will make, but rarely is this approached in an intelligent, informed way. Most professionals are simply too busy to take an active role in their investment planning and leave the majority of such decisions up to their financial adviser. It should, therefore, be of great importance that the “best” financial adviser is given the job of caring for one’s retirement nest egg.

Introduction