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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Potential Drawbacks of Breast ImplantsFree
- May 16, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Review and meta-analysis suggest implants are associated with delayed breast cancer detection and higher breast cancer mortality.
- Reviewing:
- Lavigne E et al. BMJ 2013 Apr 30; 346:f2399
Recent Women's Health Articles
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
How Beneficial Is 3D Mammography with Tomosynthesis?
- May 16, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Three-dimensional imaging increased sensitivity and lowered false-positive rates, but isn't currently appropriate for routine screening.
- Reviewing:
- Ciatto S et al. Lancet Oncol 2013 Apr 25
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Going the Distance: Mastalgia in Women Runners
- May 16, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Among female runners in the London Marathon, one third reported breast pain.
- Reviewing:
- Brown N et al. Br J Sports Med 2013 Apr 19
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Control of Genital Warts Is Within Reach . . . but Not in the U.S.
- May 16, 2013
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
High coverage with quadrivalent HPV vaccine has dramatically reduced the incidence of genital warts in Australia.
- Reviewing:
- Ali H et al. BMJ 2013 Apr 18; 346:f2032
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
What Strategies Work Best for Lowering Rates of Preterm Elective Delivery?
- May 16, 2013
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
A multihospital program showed that mutual accountability and physician-overseen "hard-stop" policies were effective.
- Reviewing:
- Oshiro BT et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:1025
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Anything New to Report?
- May 16, 2013
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
U.S. data show increasing use from 1990 to 2004, but association with fetal outcomes remains uncertain.
- Reviewing:
- Ananth CV et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:927
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Lupus Anticoagulant and Recurrent Pregnancy Losses
- May 14, 2013
- David Green, MD, PhD
- Oncology and Hematology
Only 0.2% of LAC-positive patients had a history of early recurrent pregnancy loss.
- Reviewing:
- Clark CA et al. Blood 2013 May 6
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Prognosis of Breast Cancer Diagnosed During PregnancyFree
- May 9, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Survival was similar whether breast cancer was diagnosed in pregnant or nonpregnant women. CME
- Reviewing:
- Amant F et al. J Clin Oncol 2013 Apr 22
NEWS IN CONTEXT
Pregnant Women Should Not Take Valproate for Migraine Headaches
- May 9, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
The drug is now in the FDA's pregnancy category X.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Extended Contraceptive Ring Use Works
- May 9, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
Vaginal rings suppressed ovulation through 6 weeks of continuous use regardless of BMI.
- Reviewing:
- Dragoman M et al. Contraception 2013 Apr; 87:432
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Has the "Breast Is Best" Campaign Gone Too Far?Free
- May 2, 2013
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
A physician's personal experience illustrates the shame and guilt that policies promoting breast-feeding can cause.
- Reviewing:
- Shah DK. Obstet Gynecol 2013 Apr; 121:869
Editor's Picks from across Journal Watch
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
No Known Strategies Prevent Vertical HCV Transmission
- February 8, 2013
- By Atif Zaman, MD, MPH
- Gastroenterology
A systematic review of perinatal management strategies came up empty.
- Reviewing:
- Ann Intern Med 2013 Jan 15; 158:109
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE WATCH
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2013Free
- February 14, 2013
- By Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
Highlights of the updated recommendations and a link to the CDC's vaccine resources CME
- Reviewing:
- Ann Intern Med 2013 Feb 5; 158:191
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Why Do Adults in the U.S. Use Dietary Supplements?
- February 26, 2013
- By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
A survey says mostly to improve or maintain overall health.
- Reviewing:
- JAMA Intern Med 2013 Feb 4
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Mediterranean Diet Lowers Rates of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
- March 12, 2013
- By Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
In a primary prevention trial, this diet modestly outperformed a low-fat diet. CME
- Reviewing:
- N Engl J Med 2013 Feb 25
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