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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Mortality
- February 9, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
Untreated OSA is associated with excess risk for cardiovascular death.
- Reviewing:
- Campos-Rodriguez F et al. Ann Intern Med 2012 Jan 17; 156:115
Recent Women's Health Articles
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Alleviating Discomfort During Vaginal Speculum Examinations: Lubricant vs. Water
- February 9, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Women randomized to gel lubricant had significantly lower pain scores.
- Reviewing:
- Hill DA and Lamvu G. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Feb; 119:227
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Picking a Postpartum Pill
- February 9, 2012
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
Progestin-only oral contraceptive pills were as effective as combination pills in preventing early repeat pregnancy with no adverse effects on lactation.
- Reviewing:
- Espey E et al. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Jan; 119:5
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Texting 4 Contraception
- February 9, 2012
- Anne A. Moore, APN, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
Text messages may promote continued use of oral contraceptives.
- Reviewing:
- Castaño P et al. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Jan; 119:14
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Testing Midstream Urine for Chlamydia trachomatis
- February 2, 2012
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Midstream samples might be adequate for evaluating both chlamydial and urinary tract infections, but study results were not definitive.
- Reviewing:
- Mangin D et al. Ann Fam Med 2012 Jan/Feb; 10:50
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Have Unique Concerns
- February 2, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
A systematic review focuses on quality of life, emotional health, and menopause- and fertility-related issues in survivors age 50 or younger.
- Reviewing:
- Howard-Anderson J et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2012 Jan 23
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Medical Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: A New Option?Free
- February 1, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Ulipristal acetate was effective and did not cause hypoestrogenism.
- Reviewing:
- Donnez J et al. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 2; 366:409
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Firming up the Benefits of Cervical HPV DetectionFree
- January 26, 2012
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Compared with cytology alone, performing human papillomavirus DNA testing plus cytology led to fewer high-grade cervical lesions 5 years later.
- Reviewing:
- Rijkaart DC et al. Lancet Oncol 2012 Jan; 13:78
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Optimizing Delivery Times in Uncomplicated Twin Pregnancies
- January 26, 2012
- Allison Bryant, MD, MPH
Risk for fetal demise among monochorionic twins was 1.5% after 34 weeks' gestation; among dichorionic twins, no perinatal deaths occurred after 33 weeks.
- Reviewing:
- Breathnach FM et al. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Jan; 119:50
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Is Analysis of the Fetal Electrocardiogram Effective in Intrapartum Monitoring?
- January 26, 2012
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
Adding ST-waveform analysis to standard fetal monitoring significantly lowered incidence of operative vaginal deliveries but not neonatal metabolic acidosis.
- Reviewing:
- Becker JH et al. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Jan; 119:145
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Can Exercise Prevent Gestational Diabetes?
- January 26, 2012
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
Trial results do not provide a clear answer.
- Reviewing:
- Stafne SN et al. Obstet Gynecol 2012 Jan; 119:29
Journal Watch Women's Health summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of subjects relevant to the medical care of the female patient including breast cancer, cervical cancer, contraception, hormone therapy, IVF, menopause, osteoporosis, ovarian cancer and pregnancy.
