Obstetrics-gynecology

A preventable epidemic: Canadian Paediatric Society statement on congenital syphilis
The Canadian Paediatric Society's new position statement shares how to prevent the often deadly impacts of congenital syphilis.
Update on diagnosis and management of hyperemesis gravidarum
New review provides current evidence while physicians wait for new Canadian guidelines.

‘The common cold of the vagina’: Helping patients with an HPV diagnosis as home tests become more common

Supporting and treating patients changes with HPV screening.
Each Mirena intrauterine system now provides conception control for up to 8 years

Health Canada extends the time period for use of a single Mirena intrauterine system for conception control from five years to eight years.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

The study of 2.2 million females between the ages of 12 and 19 found that the risk of premature death was 1.5 times higher in those who had one teen pregnancy and 2.1 times higher among those with at least two teen pregnancies.
PCOS linked to higher risk of suicide attempt

The risk varied among age groups.
Five tips to help you prescribe first-line hormone therapy with confidence

Many family doctors are still reluctant to prescribe hormonal therapy to treat menopausal symptoms. In the opinion of two obstetrician-gynecologists, however, there is no reason to hesitate.
Cellphone and data plans should be cheaper and more reliable—for the good of infant health

Having a reliable smartphone can open up a world of knowledge for mothers they might otherwise have trouble accessing.
Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: study

A new study of thousands of U.S. women shows that the prevalence of major depression is lower among those taking the birth control pill.
Dichloroacetate shows promise for the treatment of endometriosis

Phase 2 trial using DCA, typically used to treat metabolic disease, underway in the U.K.

A preventable epidemic: Canadian Paediatric Society statement on congenital syphilis

Update on diagnosis and management of hyperemesis gravidarum

‘The common cold of the vagina’: Helping patients with an HPV diagnosis as home tests become more common

Each Mirena intrauterine system now provides conception control for up to 8 years

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

PCOS linked to higher risk of suicide attempt

Five tips to help you prescribe first-line hormone therapy with confidence

Cellphone and data plans should be cheaper and more reliable—for the good of infant health

Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: study

Dichloroacetate shows promise for the treatment of endometriosis