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Mammogram Recalls Not Affected by HT SuspensionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How does suspension of hormone therapy for 0, 1, or 2 months affect recall rates for further imaging and mammographic breast density in women ages 45 to 80? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Progesterone Vaginal Gel as Effective, Better Tolerated Than Hormone Injections During IVFEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Topical delivery of progesterone vaginal gel is as effective for luteal phase support during in vitro fertilization as intramuscular injections of the hormone. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Homeopathy No Match for Itraconazole in CandidiasisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Itraconazole is significantly more effective than homeopathy for treating recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, Austrian researchers report in the October issue of BJOG. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 26, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Topical Beta-Blockers Seen as First-Line Treatment for Glaucoma in PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Topical beta-blockers can be the first-line drugs for intraocular pressure control for the medical treatment of glaucoma in pregnant women, according to researchers from Taiwan. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Chest Compression and/or Epinephrine at Birth For Preterm Infants less than 32 Weeks Gestational Age: Matched Cohort Study of Neonatal OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
More data to assist with difficult decisions about aggressive delivery room resuscitation in very low birth weight infants. Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 21, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Slightly Lower Cut-Offs Needed in Screening for Gestational DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some women who test negative for gestational diabetes on glucose challenge and glucose tolerance tests are still at significant risk of developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension 15 years later, researchers reported here at the 11th Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors - East Meets West Symposium. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 8, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Mothers and Their Stillborn BabiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mothers who do not hold their stillborn babies might suffer long-term psychological effects. Medscape Nurses
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - October 6, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Childbearing Linked to Higher Risk of Metabolic SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women who become mothers are more likely to develop the metabolic syndrome during middle age than are their nulliparous counterparts, prospective study findings indicate. According to the investigators, those who experience gestational diabetes are at even higher risk. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

MammaPrint™ 70-Gene Signature: Another Milestone in Personalized Medical Care for Breast Cancer PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the basic biology, technology, ease of clinical use, level of clinical validation and potential clinical utility of the MammaPrint assay to individualize treatment for breast cancer patients? Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Socioeconomic Status, Blood Pressure Progression, and Incident Hypertension in a Prospective Cohort of Female Health ProfessionalsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does socioeconomic status have a cardiovascular price for women? European Heart Journal
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Pregnancy After Kidney Donation: More Questions Than AnswersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Two reports in the American Journal of Transplantation provide tantalizing insights into the maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy in kidney donors. Michelle A. Josephson considers the implications for young women who want to donate kidneys and donors who would like to conceive. Nature Reviews Nephrology
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Combining Hysterectomy With Reconstructive Surgery Increases ComplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women who undergo vaginal hysterectomy and reconstructive pelvic surgery during the same operation are more likely to have perioperative complications than those who undergo hysterectomy alone, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Gabapentin Improves Sleep Quality in Women With Hot FlashesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For their female patients experiencing hot flashes as they go through menopause, physicians may want to try the anti-epilepsy drug gabapentin to improve their quality of sleep, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 15, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Vitamin E May Be Beneficial in Women With Cyclic MastalgiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vitamin E is a safe alternative to hormonal therapy for treatment of cyclic mastalgia, with "dramatic" efficacy, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 15, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Reproductive Surgery Declines as Assisted Reproduction IncreasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The national volume of reproductive surgery has shown a downward trend with the rise in assisted reproductive technology, according to a report in the August issue of Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Adding Clinical Breast Exam to Mammography Increases False-Positive RateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Adding a clinical breast exam to mammography increases cancer detection rates and sensitivity - but it also increases rates of false positives and referrals for further testing, Canadian researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - September 2, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical PatientEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One component of fast-track surgery is perioperative fluid restriction. Is that reasonable in all cases? AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

It's a Paradox: Estradiol Shows Benefit in Advanced Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Estrogens were previously used in the treatment of breast cancer but have fallen out of favor. Paradoxically, a compound that helps induce cancer also can be used as a treatment. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - August 25, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Menstrual Irregularity Is Sometimes Linked With OsteopeniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Estrogen-deficient young women appear to have lower bone mineral density than regularly menstruating women, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - August 14, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Letters to the Editor -- Recession Busters, Take TwoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A Medscape Business of Medicine reader responds to a previous letter. Medscape Business of Medicine
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - August 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Bioidentical Hormones, Compounding, and Evidence-Based Medicine: What Women’s Health Practitioners Need to KnowEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Just how safe and effective are these alternatives to conventional hormone therapy? Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - August 4, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Ovary Removal May Raise Risk of Lung CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A premature menopause, usually due to bilateral oophorectomy, nearly doubles the risk of lung cancer in women, findings in the July 21st online issue of the International Journal of Cancer suggest. There was also evidence that an early natural menopause may increase the risk. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

ALDH1 Expression Correlates With Favorable Prognosis in Ovarian CancersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is the association between the expression of ALDH1 and the clinical pathological factors of ovarian cancer? Modern Pathology
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Manual Vacuum Aspiration Useful in Pregnancy LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In women with miscarriage, manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) appears to be an appropriate and helpful procedure, UK researchers report in the August issue of BJOG. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Home Births Can Be as Safe as Hospital Births in Low-Risk WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In terms of perinatal morbidity and mortality, a planned home birth is as safe as a planned hospital birth, provided that a well-trained midwife is available, a good transportation and referral system is in place, and the mother has a low risk of developing any complications, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

How Should Inflammatory Bowel Disease Be Managed During Pregnancy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Is IBD worsened by pregnancy, and should it be managed differently? Medscape Gastroenterology
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

A Potential Decision-Making Tool for Trastuzumab Use in Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Trastuzumab does not work in all HER2-positive breast cancers. A new mathematical approach to the problem could eventually help refine clinical decision-making. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 28, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Pap Screening Reduces Incidence of Adenocarcinoma of the CervixEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contrary to common opinion, routine cervical screening can identify early-stage adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma of the cervix, according to a large case-control study that used routine records of cervical cytology from UK databases. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 24, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Ultrasound Superior to Symptoms for Predicting Ovarian CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Transvaginal sonography (TVS) is superior to symptom analysis for detecting ovarian cancer, while symptom analysis is better able to distinguish benign tumors, according to a report in the July 13th online issue of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 16, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Weight Gain During Menopausal Transition Tied to Brain ChangesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Weight gain between the premenopausal and postmenopausal years is associated with reduced gray matter volume among otherwise healthy women, results of a new longitudinal study indicate. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 15, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Teen Mothers Have Higher Risk of Infant Nonchromosomal AnomaliesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nonchromosomal congenital anomalies are more common among the offspring of teenage mothers than among older mothers, UK investigators report. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 15, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Hormone Therapy Still Risky When Started Soon After MenopauseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A further analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trials indicates that the risks of hormone therapy still generally outweigh the benefits, even when initiated soon after menopause. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 14, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Higher Breast Cancer Risk in Obese Diabetic Premenopausal WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Both obesity and type 2 diabetes, owing to their harmful effects on adipocytokines and inflammatory mediators, contribute to increased breast cancer risk in premenopausal women, according to results of a study conducted by investigators from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - July 13, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Judging OctomomEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should assisted reproduction be regulated so that fertility clinics would be required to assess the fitness of would-be parents? The Hastings Center Report
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 30, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Feasible for Uterine Localized Adenomyosis in Small StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a prospective trial to test the feasibility of laparoscopic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of uterine localized adenomyosis, Chinese researchers found the procedure to be a safe and effective procedure. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 25, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Low-Glycemic Index Diet Reduces Need for Insulin in Gestational DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A low-glycemic index diet can significantly reduce insulin use in women with gestational diabetes, without compromising maternal or fetal outcomes, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 23, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

New Study Shows the SSRI Paroxetine May Affect Sperm DNA and Male FertilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study of healthy volunteers on paroxetine shows that the SSRI induces abnormal sperm DNA fragmentation -- a marker thought to be a predictor of infertility. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 22, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Accelerated Infertility Treatment Cost-Effective and SafeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Compared with standard infertility treatment, a "fast track approach" to in vitro fertilization (IVF) that eliminates gonadotropin/intrauterine insemination results in a shorter time to pregnancy and lower costs. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 22, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Bisphosphonates May Prolong Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
IV bisphosphonate in addition to chemotherapy or hormonal therapy has an anti-tumor effect on hormone receptor (HR)-negative breast cancer patients with bone metastases, who may gain a survival advantage, according to Korean researchers. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 16, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Prevalence of Claudication May Be Underestimated in WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New research questions prior reports of a lower prevalence of intermittent claudication in women than in men, suggesting instead that it may simply be the result of how the problem is defined. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 15, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Metoclopramide Safe to Use in First Trimester of PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New research provides reassurance that metoclopramide, the drug of choice in many countries for controlling pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, can be safely used during the first trimester. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Prolonged Second-Stage Labor Tied to Poorer OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An increasing duration of the second stage of labor is associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes, Canadian researchers report in the June issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Contraceptive Use Is Suboptimal in Women Who Are Diabetic or ObeseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Forty percent of diabetic women and up to one-third of overweight and obese women do not use contraception, according to findings published in the June issue of Diabetes Care. Contraception non-use in these high-risk populations is related to sociodemographic and other factors related to pregnancy and not to diabetes and obesity. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Elective Cesarean Delivery Should Not Be Performed Before TermEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Elective cesarean delivery (CD) performed before term is associated with excess neonatal mortality and morbidity, according to a report in the June Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

New Study Questions Pregnancy Weight Gain for Obese WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Newly published research is challenging guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stating that all women, even those who are obese, should gain between 26 to 35 pounds during their pregnancy. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 10, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Increasing Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology WorldwideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The worldwide use of assisted reproduction technology (ART) continues to increase, and multiple births remain a significant concern, according to a report in the May 28th issue of Human Reproduction. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 5, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Resection of Uterovaginal Compartment Improves Cervical Cancer ControlEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As a treatment for early cervical cancer, total mesometrial resection (TMMR), which removes the uterovaginal (Mullerian) compartment, may improve control of the malignancy. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 2, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Daily Glucose Testing in Mild Gestational Diabetes Lowers Risk of MacrosomiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Daily self-monitoring of blood glucose levels by women with mild or diet-treated gestational diabetes is more effective than weekly office-based testing in reducing the incidence of macrosomia. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - June 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Hydroxychloroquine Use in Pregnancy Is SafeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hydroxychloroquine treatment of autoimmune disease during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes, according to a report in the May 13th Pediatric Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - May 27, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Meat Intake Not Linked With Postmenopausal Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A large prospective study has found no link between consumption of meat and postmenopausal breast cancer risk. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - May 27, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

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