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Just how much does screening mammography reduce mortality from breast cancer?
2%. That’s the percentage for women 50 to 69 years old, according to a sophisticated observational study from Norway. Kalager M, Zelen M,...
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At what thickness is the endometrial stripe cause for concern in a woman who has postmenopausal bleeding?
4 mm. That is the cutoff recommended by ACOG. However, the authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis propose a new cutoff: 3 mm....
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Are ObGyns offering the range of treatment options for early pregnancy failure?
NO The findings of this survey of 976 ObGyns, midwives, and family medicine practitioners suggest that modern approaches to early pregnancy...
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Is the incidence of amniotic fluid embolism rising?
NO.
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Thoughts about ObGyn after practicing in Tanzania
For 2 years, we’ve helped provide basic medical services to thousands of ill and injured Tanzanian women. They’ve taught us understanding and...
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Anti-emetics and drug-induced parkinsonism in a gyn-onc patient
One woman’s difficult course offers a reminder: Recognize DIP early and remove the offending agent.
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“You say you want a revolution. Well….”
Gynecology lags in the use of minimally invasive surgical approaches. That’s bad—for patients, payers, and physicians.
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Is the HPV test effective as the primary screen for cervical cancer?
YES. In a large, randomized trial from Finland, the HPV test functioned effectively as the primary screen for cervical cancer and was more...
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6 skin disorders of pregnancy: A management guide
You can handle most of these dermatoses, but some require referral
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A new treatment for menorrhagia enters the US market
Tranexamic acid is an effective nonhormonal therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding
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Can we reduce the rate of scheduled births that occur earlier than 39 weeks of gestation?
YES. A statewide quality collective in Ohio reduced the percentage of scheduled births that lacked an appropriate medical indication between 36....