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Articles in July 1, 2003 issue of OB/GYN News

• Combination HRT linked to dementia in older women: findings reinforce need to limit its use to short-term tx in younger women
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Spinal anesthesia best for very premature infants
• Vulvar folliculitis in adolescents often caused by waxing, shaving
  by Kate Johnson
• Weekly, daily risedronate equally effective
  by Doug Brunk
• Eric Robert Rudolph arrested
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Progesterone gel for amenorrhea
• Saving the safety net
  by John Kitzhaber
• Prescribe diet, exercise after gestational diabetes
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• One-fourth of teens may have bacterial vaginosis
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Teaching hospitals hit over pelvic exam consent
  by Jennifer Silverman
• E-consults with specialists led to tx change in 90% of cases
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Breast MRI may find missed cancer
  by Diana Mahoney
• Estimates of cesarean-related blood loss shown to be too low
  by Norra MacReady
• Drug update: treating menopausal vasomotor symptoms without hormones
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Douching after sex linked to bacterial vaginosis
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Florida notification law repealed
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Cordless fetal monitor
• Low BMD tied to future dementia
  by Jeff Evans
• Conservative treatment of cervical dysplasia linked to rise in PPROM risk
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Study: total laparoscopic hysterectomy safe alternative to abdominal approach
  by Sherry Boschert
• Monkeypox exposure? Offer smallpox vaccine
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Study: students enter medical school with 'empathy deficit'
  by Robert Finn
• Letters
• FDA panel backs valtrex to cut HSV-2 transmission: transmission down 75% in partners
  by Elizabeth Mechcatie
• Ondansetron relieves pruritus linked to spinal opioids
• Underlying bleeding disorders implicated in half of all menorrhagia cases in adolescents
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Bisphosphonate approved, but not being launched
  by Elizabeth Mechcatie
• Overseas military abortion ban upheld
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Upgraded ultrasound systems
• Most women who stop HRT remain off therapy
  by Sharon Worcester
• Deet
  by Gideon Koren
• Abdominal sacrocolpopexy suitable for young, sexually active patients
  by Heidi Splete
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Retired volunteers may need malpractice insurance
  by Jennifer Silverman
• Heavyweight charting paper
• Talk back online
• Short-acting insulin analogues deemed safe, effective in pregnancy
• Markers for sterilization regret include prodding partner, young age
  by Sharon Worcester
• Nevada restricts delivery discounts
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Free breast-feeding guide
• Continuous monitoring helps manage gestational diabetes
• EC pills likelier to be used when supplied in advance
  by Sharon Worcester
• Agencies disagree on uniform medicare coverage policy
  by Joyce Frieden
• New antivomiting medicine
• Top causes of pregnancy-related deaths
• Outpatient care called safe for teens with PID
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Chronic low-dose aspirin therapy tied to GI bleeding
  by Sharon Worcester
• GLMA protests 'Gensorship'
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Bioterrorism resource
• Vital signs: medicare among Americans' top health priorities for the president and congress
• No rise in major birth defects with lamotrigine
  by Robert Finn
• MS drug did not raise risk in pregnancy study
  by Robert Finn
• New cervical cancer tx may preserve fertility
  by Kate Johnson
• Proton-pump inhibitors also effective in nonerosive reflux disease
  by Bruce Jancin
• Condoms don't increase teen sex
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Panic disorder wafers available