Common gynecologic conditions carry hefty price tagNew estimates put costs of endometeriosis, dysfunctional bleeding at $3 billion per year Pregnant women not getting message to limit weight gainYet they are willing to listen to their doctors Research Highlights: Methods to improve “real world” efficacy of OCs Two recently published studies investigated two different approaches. Clinical update on urticaria Robot negates need for thrombosis prophylaxis Venous thromboembolism rates low after endometrial cancer surgery, suggesting heparin may be unnecessary Prion warning issued for fertility products Clinic helps prevent recurrent preterm birth Aggressive approach cuts this complication by 28% Study touts intrapartum screening for group B strep Testing during labour finds cases that otherwise would be missed Research Highlights: Buprenorphine vs methadone for opioid dependency in pregnancy Study compares buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of opioid-dependent pregnant patients with respect to NAS outcomes. Transvaginal ultrasound avoids abdominal fat Technique better reveals fetal anatomy in obese women First Previous 43 44 45 46 47 Next Last
