Aboriginal priorities 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 gain Yet 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 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 Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labour Patient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates First Previous 51 52 53 54 55 Next Last
