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Articles in Jan 15, 2005 issue of OB/GYN News

• Obesity does not spur progression of hypertension
• Saving the ship
  by Don Sloan
• PTH prevents first fractures in early osteoporosis
  by Nancy Walsh
• New drug for overactive bladder lacks cognitive side effects
  by Bruce Jancin
• Tears, not deterioration, said to cause rectoceles
  by Jane Salodof MacNeil
• Labetalol holds advantages over MgS[O.sub.4] in preventing eclampsia, early data suggest
• New data fail to resolve the issue of COX-2 class effect
  by Alicia Ault
• Uterine artery velocimetry at 24 weeks predicts preeclampsia recurrence
• Liability, Medicare top health policy issues in 2005
• Broadening friendships beyond medicine
  by Doug Brunk
• Genetic risk prediction may never be a sure bet
  by Bruce Jancin
• No effect of soy on breast proliferation in small study
  by Bruce Jancin
• Transmission of MRSA traced to breast milk
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Gestational hypertension tied to later heart risk
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Guidebook addresses older patients
• Prescription omega-3 fatty acid formulation approved
  by Alicia Ault
• Words you hate to hear
  by Bruce L. Flamm
• Estimated direct costs of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, 2004
• Many sickle cell patients have weak bones
  by Doug Brunk
• OC may protect against the development of rheumatoid factor
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Endometrial ablation safe, effective in adolescents
  by Mary Ann Moon
• Migraine drugs
  by Gerald G. Briggs
• Teens delaying sexual activity
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Moisturizers for contact dermatitis
  by Robert Finn
• How physicians use information technology
• Test flags patients who will benefit from chemo: 'major breakthrough' in breast ca treatment
  by Bruce Jancin
• No cognitive deficits in preeclamptics on MgS[O.sub.4]
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Malaria training tools
• Patients turn to CAM
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Folate linked to lower risk of hypertension
  by Patrice Wendling
• Texas doctors seek medical board reform
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Supplementation not enough to reduce fractures
  by Diana Mahoney
• Investigational DMPA-SC treats endometriosis pain, curbs BMD loss
  by Robert Finn
• Autonomic neuropathy tied to metronidazole
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Smoking doesn't actually protect against preeclampsia
  by Mary Ann Moon
• Promote hand washing
• Challenging the refusal clause
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Correction
• Study: 5 years of anastrozole more effective than tamoxifen in breast Ca
  by Bruce Jancin
• High dietary fiber may reduce preeclampsia risk
• Menopause resources for patients
• Medicare advisors examine pay for performance
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Mixed messages on sex
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Metaanalysis shows soy protein reduces serum lipids
  by Bruce Jancin
• Critics question reported heart protection from OCs
  by Timothy F. Kirn
• Regression of LSIL high in young women
  by Christine Kilgore
• Closed claims analysis
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Colonoscopy may be best colon Ca screening tool for women
  by Jeff Evans
• Antiepileptics and Pregnancy Registry
• In favor of caps
• EMG reveals subtle postpartum nerve injury
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Satisfaction rate for MEA is 87% after 6 years
  by Robert Finn
• Preeclampsia risk increases with prenatal weight gain in study of urban women
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Myelomeningocele surgery study
• Penicillins topped oral antibiotic prescriptions in 2001-2003; Macrolides came in second
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Coping with economic credentialing
  by R. Jeffrey Layne
• Night sweats more common in women with infertility history
  by Kate Johnson
• High costs cause chronically III patients to skip medication at least once per month