OB/GYN News

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Articles in Sept 15, 2004, issue of OB/GYN News

• May affect developing brain: high mercury levels seen in many freshwater fish; Women of childbearing age said to be at risk
  by Sharon Worcester
• Self-report also not reliable: records of prenatal HIV testing often unreliable
  by Doug Brunk
• Follow prescribing guidelines: no need to ban estrogen for all women with SLE
  by Kate Johnson
• Ask about concerns: some teens fear effects of hormonal contraception use
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• May help with disease prevention: experts debate whether genetic testing will be routine in primary care practices
  by Debra Wood
• Medical device injunction
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Avoiding medication confusion
• BV follow-up at 3 months; Single-dose metronidazole: 65% clinical cure rate
  by Doug Brunk
• Testing presented as routine: 'opt-out' strategy improves prenatal HIV testing rates
• Bone remodeling peaks at 1 year: benefits of teriparatide are good while they last
  by Norra MacReady
• Increases STD risk: many teens overestimate sex partner's monogamy
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Motivating change: the hard facts of metabolic syndrome
  by Nancy A. Melville
• A modest increase
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Free health care newsletters
• Affects serotonin, norepinephrine: FDA approves duloxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder
  by Deeanna Franklin
• Complication rate low: hernias in women responsive to laparoscopic tx
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Heterosexual couples: partner-delivered care can combat chlamydia, other STDs
  by Nicholas Mulcahy
• Open-label study: escitalopram effective for long-term anxiety Tx
  by Robert Finn
• Stem cell debate continues
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Online Alcohol Abuse CME
• Repeat screening called reasonable: lower genital tract infections common in pregnant teens
• Fixing health care disparities
  by Rubens J. Pamies
• Anal sphincter: prior lacerations don't affect recurrence risk
  by Doug Brunk
• Effective in 65%-75%: surgery may offer relief from pudendal nerve entrapment
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Supports earlier findings: prevalence of goiter higher in breast Ca patients
  by Norra MacReady
• Lactase nonpersistence: strategies for increasing dairy intake
  by Robert Finn
• Fake abortion referrals
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Video on physician engagement
• Should the FDA consider cost-effectiveness when approving new drug applications?
  by Mark Hayman
• Watch your language: don't write 'nonreassuring variables' in chart
  by Sherry Boschert
• Small study: relief from vaginal apex repair often temporary
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Telephone survey: racial disparity in mammography use seen in breast Ca survivors
  by Kate Johnson
• Four studies: healthy lifestyle advice benefits cognition, too
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• HIV/AIDS urgency
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Health guide for older adults
• Eight-fold increase in women under 20 years: maternal youth linked to gastroschisis risk
  by Kerri Wachter
• Bp well controlled before pregnancy: consider Tx of mild/moderate HT in pregnancy
  by Sherry Boschert
• Diagnosis can be elusive: piriformis and levator ani tenderness are prevalent in chronic pelvic pain patients
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Breast, ovarian ca; BRCA 1/2 mutations: must affected relative test first?
  by Debra Wood
• Featured App: CodeMeister
  by Thomas G. Mcleod
• No valid doctor-patient relationship: feds target Internet doctors who prescribe drugs
  by Jennifer Silverman
• Hormone Therapy publication
• Mayor pushes new legislation: ob.gyns. in D.C. drop obstetrics
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• African Americans: ethnicity parity may affect labor pain perception
  by Sharon Worcester
• Proper cup placement: technique called key to vacuum delivery success
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Small chart review: capsaicin cream helps relieve vulvar vestibulitis
  by Doug Brunk
• Kick the high heel habit; A simple step to cure some bunions: switch shoes
  by Anne Scheck
• Accessorize: PDA chargers
  by Thomas G. Mcleod
• Results of large study: black Medicare patients face access disparities
  by Sherry Boschert
• Help older adults manage meds
• Median annual compensation inches up for ob.gyns
• Study says it doesn't add information: rectal culture not needed for GBS screening?
  by Doug Brunk
• Morbidity rose during 4-year period: eclampsia tops list of severe maternal morbidities
  by Heidi Splete
• Live challenge: vulvovaginal immunity may ward off C. albicans
  by Damian McNamara
• Data from two studies: fibromyalgia patients may have higher Ca risk
  by Bruce Jancin
• Surf this site: MedicalPocketPC.com
  by Thomas G. Mcleod
• Hospitals and clinics: physician whistleblowers point to retaliation
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Web site for strong bones
• Labor and delivery, emergency care: ob.gyns. seek new arrangements with hospitals; Hospitalist programs emerging, fueled by malpractice crisis and lifestyle issues
  by Jennifer Silverman
• Gestational diabetes: watch changing insulin needs in pregnancy
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Venereal warts: downplay cancer risk with HPV infection
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Hyperinsulinemia suspected risk factor: large study links colorectal cancer with diabetes
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• When the exam room is the mall
  by Doug Brunk
• Ethical issue: values impact health care priorities
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Contest winners
  by Bruce L. Flamm
• Live births to mothers with selected medical risk factors, 2002
• Distribution of primary cancers among living persons who have ever received a cancer diagnosis, 2001
• Recent antidepressant label changes
  by Lee Cohen
• Expert offers management guidelines: ambulatory care of high-risk pregnancies is evolving
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Exposure to new partner: risk factors for incident BV in high-risk women identified
  by Doug Brunk
• Study of 74 patients: paroxetine eases IBS in placebo-controlled trial
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• National error reporting system: electronic health records prevent some errors, create others
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Treatment directory