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Articles in Sept 15, 2003 issue of OB/GYN News

• Studies confirm adverse effects of combination HRT: more WHI data: estrogen-only formulations also implicated in breast ca, worsening of atherosclerosis
  by Doug Brunk
• Is obesity a disease?
  by Arthur Frank
• Lymphatic mapping helps spot sentinel nodes in vulvar cancer: 88% detected in one study
  by Sharon Worcester
• Drugs for skin disorders in pregnancy: expert opinion
  by Sherry Boschert
• Novel insurance bill may skirt prompt pay rules: physicians concerned
  by Joyce Frieden
• Study suggests smallpox vaccine may provide lifelong immunity: degrades only slightly over time
  by Joyce Frieden
• Study: by age 50 most women have fibroids; nearly 90% of African Americans affected
  by Sherry Boschert
• Cervical length, fetal fibronectin combo helps detect preterm delivery: assessing symptomatic women
  by Sherry Boschert
• Dietary fiber alone may not protect against development of colorectal cancer: large prospective study
  by Heidi Splete
• Reimbursement raise
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Few patients willing to pay higher premiums for higher quality care
• Have your patiens complained to you regarding HIPAA-related paperwork?
• Bilateral mapping finds up to 72% of SLNs: cervical cancer
  by Kate Johnson
• Defining cervical incompetence: is cerclage needed?
  by Sherry Boschert
• OTC product beats sumatriptan for early migraine: study of 171 patients
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Physician group reignites debate over single-payer plan: nearly 8,000 doctors sign on
  by Joyce Frieden
• Zolmitriptan effective in menstrual migraine patients: first randomized, controlled trial
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Dizygous monochorionic twins born: case report
  by Lucy Novick
• Trial shows lifestyle modifications can reduce BP: randomized, multicenter study
  by Damian McNamara
• Ideologic clash
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Most doctors not ready for Oct. 16 HIPAA deadline: feds ease standards slightly: Stransmitting electronic claims at issue
  by Joyce Frieden
• M. genitalium tied to pelvic inflammatory disease: sexual transmission
  by Nancy Walsh
• Few answers about maternal diet, infant food allergies: at high-risk? Avoid peanuts
  by Kerri Wachter
• Smoking in pregnancy tied to hyperactivity: children at age 8
  by Heidi Splete
• 'Gainsharing' ban said to quell care innovations: impedes disease management?
  by Joyce Frieden
• Urogenital infection with M. pneumoniae documented: persistent symptoms
  by Nancy Walsh
• Menstrual migraines not harder to treat: response to initial treatment
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Three epidural types have same side effects: survey of 790 women
  by Norra MacReady
• Many Women use supplements, few tell their doctors: botanical supplements
  by Steve Perlstein
• STDs rise in Alaska
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• SARS prognosis in gravidas guarded: two of seven patients died
  by Diana Mahoney
• Package labeling targets trans fat
  by Frank B. Hu
• SLN mapping may be beneficial in cervical Ca: early studies
  by Kate Johnson
• Use MRI or ultrasound for detecting fetal CNS anomalies? Consider gestational age
  by Sharon Worcester
• STAT Cardiac Clearance
  by Thomas G. McLeod
• Surgery
  by Bruce L. Flamm
• West Nile virus spreads west, as predicted: peak disease season
  by Betsy Bates
• Most chronic vulvar irritation is not candida: history is key
  by Sharon Worcester
• Practice the 'art' of estimating fetal weight: expert opinion
  by Sherry Boschert
• Patient visits for depression, anxiety: treat to remission
  by Sharon Worcester
• Expert advice on improving the look of your office: try calming colors, lots of natural light
  by Doug Brunk
• Liability concerns impact prescribing: survey
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Vaginal neutrophils still best clue to subacute pelvic inflammatory disease: better tests sought
• Documentation important in CP deliveries: cord gases, PH
  by Sharon Worcester
• Careful monitoring needed for parvovirus B19: effects generally mild
  by Sharon Worcester
• Estratest legal battle
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Antibiotic resistance up in perinatal group B strep: alternative therapies needed
  by Mary Ann Moon
• HSV-2 underrecognized in HIV-positive patients: subclinical infection
• Expert picks top ob. anesthesia articles from 2002: ACOG analgesia and anesthesia guidelines
  by Norra MacReady
• Antioxidants may protect against Alzheimer's: vitamin C, lycopene
  by Norra MacReady
• Smoking and gender
  by Mary Ellen Schneider