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Articles in Nov 15, 2002 issue of OB/GYN News

• Two drinks daily may improve insulin sensitivity
  by Heidi Splete
• COPD patients face high risk of vertebral fracture
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Renal scars often seen after acute pyelonephritis
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Accuracy of compounding pharmacies questioned
  by Robert Finn
• Survey: most say religion shouldn't dictate health care options
  by Betsy Bates
• Easy access to generics
  by Sally Peters
• Colposcopy in pregnancy: generally avoid biopsy
  by Bruce Jancin
• Pa. passes malpractice bill
  by Sally Peters
• Second-trimester ultrasound a viable alternative to amniocentesis, expert says
  by Timothy E. Kirn
• Clinical pearls: legal nightmares
  by Bruce L. Flamm
• Smallpox vaccine plan released
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• ACIP: vaccine not for pregnant women, herpes patients
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Breast-feeding: no protection against asthma, allergies?
  by Heidi Splete
• NIH funds Women's Health studies
  by Sally Peters
• National Institutes of Health hands over WHI data to Wyeth
  by Sally Peters
• West Nile virus transmitted via breast milk?
  by Norra Macready
• Benefits of emergency cerclage unclear; tell patients of risks
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Malpractice in Mississippi
  by Sally Peters
• Registry data show UAE effective in the short term: reintervention needed in 1% after 30 days
  by Nancy Walsh
• Participation in executions
  by Abraham L. Halpern
• Pregnancy can have minimal impact on cystic fibrosis
  by Sharon Worcester
• Long-term combined HRT may raise leiomyoma risk
  by Sharon Worcester
• Radiofrequency therapy may improve fecal incontinence
  by Bruce Jancin
• Precautions to limit risk of self-inflicted injury
  by Sharon Worcester
• Vital signs
• Manufacturer recalls prefilled Lunelle syringes
  by Elizabeth Mechcatie
• Study finds Rh factor not linked to GBS status
  by Kathryn DeMott
• Vaginal tape treats stress incontinence in obese
  by Sharon Worcester
• Fluconazole may curb recurrent candidiasis
  by Sherry Boschert
• Drug reference: ePocrates Rx
  by Thomas G. McLeod
• Missed the HIPAA deadline? CMS wants to help
  by Sally Peters
• WHI researchers defend their findings on HRT: some workshop attendees criticize study; others support its conclusions
  by Mary Ann Moon
• Spontaneous abortion tied to folate deficiency
  by Heidi Splete
• Expert praises suburethral sling for stress urinary incontinence
  by Bruce Jancin
• Sex puts teens at increased risk for EBV infection
  by Kerri Wachter
• Elective c-section for women with low HIV loads
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Estrogen still an option for osteoporosis treatment in selected women, expert says
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Extended-release Cipro found effective for UTI
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Expert: use synthetic mesh for those who've had recurrences
  by Bruce Jancin
• Calif. Governor signs EC bill
  by Sally Peters
• Sildenafil may ease SSRI-Induced sex dysfunction
  by Robert Finn
• HRT proven effective for reducing bone fractures
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Groups clash over religious 'right of refusal'
  by Betsy Bates