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Reassuring Pregnancy Outcomes in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- November 19, 2009
- Ann J. Davis, MD
Offspring of women with childhood cancer histories were not at excess risk for malformations or infant death; preterm birth and cesarean delivery were somewhat more common among childhood cancer survivors.
- Reviewing:
- Mueller BA et al. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2009 Oct; 163:879
Recent Women's Health Articles
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Stability of U.K. Down Syndrome Birth Rate: Age-Related Risks Offset by Antenatal Screening
- November 19, 2009
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
From 1989 through 2008, better antenatal screening for Down syndrome kept the number of affected live births constant despite a shift toward older maternal age at delivery.
- Reviewing:
- Morris JK and Alberman E. BMJ 2009 Oct 26; 339:b3794
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Breast Tenderness After Starting Menopausal HT: An Ominous Sign?
- November 19, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
In the WHI trial, HT users with new-onset breast tenderness had higher risk for breast cancer than did HT users without this side effect.
- Reviewing:
- Crandall CJ et al. Arch Intern Med 2009 Oct 12; 169:1684
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
BRCA Testing of Women with Ovarian Cancer: Which Strategy Is Best?
- November 19, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Testing women of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry or with family histories of breast or ovarian cancer was projected to be cost-effective for lowering subsequent cancer rates among first-degree relatives.
- Reviewing:
- Kwon JS et al. J Clin Oncol 2009 Oct 19
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
For Detecting CIN, Cytology Method Might Not Matter
- November 19, 2009
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
Liquid-based cytology was as sensitive and specific as conventional Pap tests.
- Reviewing:
- Siebers AG et al. JAMA 2009 Oct 28; 302:1757
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy for Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Mass
- November 19, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
IV zoledronic acid prevented bone loss.
- Reviewing:
- McClung M et al. Obstet Gynecol 2009 Nov; 114:999
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Birth Defects Associated with Use of Antibiotics During PregnancyFree
- November 18, 2009
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Sulfonamides and nitrofurantoins were associated with birth defects.
- Reviewing:
- Crider KS et al. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2009 Nov; 163:978
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE WATCH
Breast Cancer Screening: Who, When, and How?Free
- November 16, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
New USPSTF guidelines narrow the proposed age range for screening mammography and recommend biennial screening.
- Reviewing:
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2009 Nov 17; 151:716
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
PTSD Is Common in Pregnant WomenFree
- November 12, 2009
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
Among nulliparous women, those with histories of abuse or difficult miscarriage or abortion had the highest risk for PTSD.
- Reviewing:
- Seng JS et al. Obstet Gynecol 2009 Oct; 4:839
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Evolving Criteria for Placenta Previa
- November 12, 2009
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
How low is low enough to necessitate cesarean delivery?
- Reviewing:
- Vergani P et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009 Sep; 201:266
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Are Antibiotics Warranted for Cesarean Delivery Before Onset of Labor?
- November 12, 2009
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis substantially lowered risk for postpartum infection.
- Reviewing:
- Dinsmoor MJ et al. Obstet Gynecol 2009 Oct; 114:752
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.
