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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obesity does not hamper Pill effectiveness
Lisa Stern
August 10, 2010
However, "high-dose" formulations increase the risk of DVT and other cardiovascular complications.
Is DHEA the new fountain of youth?
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP July 01, 2010
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a precursor of testosterone and estrogen, is purported to enhance muscle building, increase vitality, and improve sexual function.
Cervical adenocarcinoma after hysterectomy
June 11, 2010
What should be done after Pap smears confirmed adenocarcinoma in situ, and two vaginal biopsies were negative?
Depo-Provera injection site
June 10, 2010
Deltoid or gluteus?
Transdermal contraceptive patch placement
May 19, 2010
Has any evidence of genital swelling been documented with the use of the patch when placed inappropriately?
HPV vaccine in a woman with cervical dysplasia
May 19, 2010
What does a woman with a history of cervical dysplasia need to know about Gardasil?
Menorrhagia treatment without estrogen
May 17, 2010
Mirena provides better bleeding and cramping control than etonogestrel Implanon.
Adolescent IUD insertion
May 17, 2010
What is the current practice concerning insertion of intrauterine devices in nulliparous teens?
Dispelling the myths of oral contraceptives
May 11, 2010
How can I overcome patient resistance to continuous use of oral contraceptives?
Navigating the evidence about cancer screening
Lisa Stern, APRN May 01, 2010
Patients will be relying on you to clear up the confusion stemming from the most recent recommendations for mammography and Pap testing.
New Vagifem formulation approved
April 01, 2010
For atrophic vaginitis due to menopause
Chlorhexidine-alcohol scrub may prevent surgical site infections better than povidone-iodine
March 25, 2010
Surgeries included colorectal, small intestinal, gastroesophageal, biliary, thoracic, gynecologic, or urologic procedures.
A warning about statins during pregnancy
March 22, 2010
Be extremely cautious prescribing any statin for a young woman during childbearing years.
Treating Bell's palsy in pregnancy
March 18, 2010
Are steroids or acyclovir safe in the first trimester?
Screening for endometrial cancer
March 18, 2010
Which is preferred - transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy?
How to recognize and manage HPV infections
By Laura J. Grimshaw, C-FNP, MSN January 19, 2010
Most sexually active people have been exposed to the human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Here's what you should do.
Candidiasis: New agents for invasive infections
Carl Sherman September 28, 2009
Updated guidelines spell out therapy for superficial as well as life-threatening disease variants that are the product of modern medicine.
CDC: Not everybody with the flu needs antivirals
September 14, 2009
The agency has updated its advice on the use of antiviral agents for the prevention and treatment of flu.
Folic acid-fortified grain products associated with decrease in severe congenital heart defects
Alan Ehrlich, MD August 13, 2009
Midwife-led care recommended as an option for pregnant women
Alan Ehrlich, MD May 15, 2009
Sterilization vs. tubal ligation
May 14, 2009
Neonate opiate withdrawal
Matthew Brier, MD, MPH, and Julie Bellet, MD May 14, 2009
Fever in a newborn can be one sign of opiate withdrawal.
Colorectal cancer misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids
Ann W. Latner, JD March 30, 2009
A new mother presents with common postpartum symptoms. When should clinicians start considering more remote possibilities?
Early insulin infusion vor VLBW infants may increase mortality and hypoglycemia
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH March 13, 2009
Influenza vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of influenza in infants
Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH January 22, 2009
A randomized trial in Bangladesh evaluated the efficacy of influenza vaccine in pregnant women.
Pap and high-risk HPV
July 17, 2008
Pinning down polycystic ovary syndrome
By Zarrintaj Aliabadi, PA-C, Pharm D, PhD, and Barry A. Warner, DO July 05, 2007
Characterized by irregular menstrual periods, hirsutism, and obesity, this condition can be confused with many others. Here's what to look for.
Finding ovarian cancer early: What to look for
By Barbara Hordern May 18, 2007
When the disease is detected in its early stages, it is 70%-80% curable. A pair of gynecologic-oncology experts explain what to look for.
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