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Articles in Oct 1, 2004 issue of OB/GYN News

• The Kerry proposal presented
  by Tom Connally
• Early neuraxial analgesia proves superior for pain relief, shorter labor than opioids
  by Sharon Worcester
• Selected abnormalities per 1,000 live births, 2002
• Laparoscopic staging for early ovarian ca studied: there were no significant differences between cases and controls in mean left or right pelvic lymph nodes
  by Doug Brunk
• Order rapid HSV tests by name from lab
  by Doug Brunk
• Avian influenza viruses may spark next pandemic
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Contraceptive mandate
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Nasal congestion relief
• HIV prevention program shows early success
  by Sharon Worcester
• Pregnancy-induced HT is on the rise
  by Sharon Worcester
• Sharp rises seen in Canadian maternal morbidity factors
  by Betsy Bates
• Vaginal bulge may be pelvic organ prolapse
  by Doug Brunk
• Intravaginal danazol gel acts locally to relieve endometriosis pain
  by Patrice G.W. Norton
• Percent of smokers in various age groups, 2002
• Report proposes greater taxpayer funding for education of health professionals
  by Sherry Boschert
• Medicare drug reimbursement causing concern
  by Joyce Frieden
• Nasal wash for allergy relief
• Private insurers now paying nearly half of total drug expenditures
• Walking toward glycemic control
  by John Whyte
• Neonatal mortality on the decline
  by Norra MacReady
• Drugs of limited use in female sex dysfunction
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Family history of breast cancer may increase adverse effects of stress
  by Sharon Worcester
• Inactivity better than BMI at flagging heart risk
  by Heidi Splete
• Influenza and pneumonia death rates among females, 1999-2001
• Scientific integrity
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Physician unions are bad for patients, government report says
  by Joyce Frieden
• Pain is major patient concern with C-section
  by Sharon Worcester
• Glucose metabolism may link maternal obesity with NTDs
  by Nancy A. Melville
• Bioequivalence of generic Synthroid questioned
  by Elizabeth Mechcatie
• Gene identified as crucial for female sexual development
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Milk and risk of colorectal ca
  by Jeff Evans
• Plaintiffs' lawyers get more sophisticated, win more cases
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Anthrax quick ELISA test
• Laparoscopic pelvic reconstructive surgery: Part 1
  by C.Y. Liu
• Pendulum camera heads
• Calif. ob.gyns. embrace MICRA
  by Joyce Frieden
• The Bush proposal presented
  by William Frist
• Fetal problems rise with serum bile acid levels in cholestasis of pregnancy
  by Jeff Evans
• Baths may lower intensity of active labor pain
  by Sherry Boschert
• Discuss risks and benefits of ovarian ca screening
  by Kate Johnson
• If the HPV vaccine ever becomes available, will patients want to get it?
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• U.S. flu pandemic plan highlights local response
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• HIV materials
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Magnifying exam lights
• Breast ca mortality tied to age at diagnosis, stage
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• What women want during labor may surprise you
  by Sherry Boschert
• Routine coached pushing may be harmful: when done in the second stage of labor, it adversely impacts bladder capacity, first urge to void, trial shows
  by Doug Brunk
• The silicone ring pessary called most useful for majority of women with vaginal prolapse
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Advances favor tests to gauge osteoporosis risk
  by Betsy Bates
• Genetics differences affect responses to medications
  by Sherry Boschert
• Doctor groups still back clinical trials registry
  by Jennifer Silverman
• Disable used needles
• Minimally invasive approach
  by Charles E. Miller
• Investigational drug ups HDL by 27% in one year: linked to weight loss, improved smoking cessation, reversal of metabolic syndrome
  by Bruce Jancin
• What about estrogen?
  by Tim Gorski
• Cytokines up in pregnant smokers
  by Doug Brunk
• Ultrasound best for adnexal masses diagnosis
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Chlorhexidine bests povidone iodine in small study
  by Doug Brunk
• Duloxetine approved to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  by Doug Brunk
• Tailor HIV prevention to patient
  by Damian McNamara
• Part B premium hike
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Oral contraceptive carrying case
• Leptin eased hypothalamic amenorrhea in small trial: potential tx for infertility, anorexia nervosa
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Are we ready for EHRs?
  by Joel S. Steinberg
• Postpartum headaches often go unrecognized
  by Sharon Worcester
• Athletic performance not affected by OCs
  by Damian McNamara
• Suburethral sling treats occult stress urinary incontinence
  by Doug Brunk
• Nearly 30% of adults reported needing a mental health professional in the past 2 years
• Take blame out of prevention efforts and messages to people with HIV, activist advises
  by Damian McNamara
• COMPLICATIONS may help avoid legal action
  by Robert Finn
• Generic contraceptive injection
• More are uninsured as employers drop coverage
  by Jennifer Silverman
• Ropivacaine may benefit preeclampsia, IUGR
  by Sharon Worcester
• Fetal nasal bone length shown to be independent of maternal factors
  by Doug Brunk
• Probiotic can't prevent yeast infection
  by Jeff Evans
• Depo-Provera users appear to be prone to STDs: the use of oral contraceptives was not associated with increased risk or development of infections
  by Heidi Splete
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Abortion Ban struck down
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Medicare consumer reference flyers
• No radiation for some breast ca patients
  by Sherry Boschert

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