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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