Does Aspirin Extend Breast Cancer Survival?
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Aspirin use was associated with lower risk for distant recurrence and breast cancer–related death.
Reviewing:
Holmes MD et al., J Clin Oncol 2010 Feb 16
Race and Body Weight Affect In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Likelihood of success differed among four major racial and ethnic groups and was lower among women who were obese.
Reviewing:
Fujimoto VY et al., Fertil Steril 2010 Jan 15; 93:382
Bellver J et al., Fertil Steril 2010 Jan 15; 93:447
Tubal Sterilization Does Not Lead to Sexual Problems
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Women who underwent the procedure were likely to report positive effects on sexual relationships.
Reviewing:
Smith A et al., BJOG 2010 Mar; 117:463
Teens' Knowledge and Attitudes About Emergency Contraception
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Based on input from minority adolescents, researchers developed targeted social marketing.
Reviewing:
Johnson R et al., Contraception 2010 Feb; 81:128
Mammographic Screening for Women with Cognitive Impairment
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Screening rates were lower — but not negligible — among women with cognitive impairment, a surrogate marker for shortened life expectancy.
Reviewing:
Mehta KM et al., Am J Public Health 2010 Jan 14
Light-to-Moderate Drinking Isn't Associated with Excessive Weight Gain
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Normal-weight middle-aged-to-older women who were light-to-moderate drinkers were less likely to become overweight or obese than were their abstinent counterparts.
Reviewing:
Wang L et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 Mar 8; 170:453
Continued Use of Asthma Medication During Pregnancy Keeps Wheezing at Bay
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Asthma symptoms were more likely to remain stable during pregnancy when women continued with their usual therapies.
Reviewing:
Belanger K et al., Obstet Gynecol 2010 Mar; 115:559
Active Management of Labor's Second Stage Benefits Second Twin
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Birth outcomes for second twins were similar in planned vaginal and planned cesarean deliveries.
Reviewing:
Fox NS et al., Obstet Gynecol 2010 Feb; 115:229
D'Alton ME., Obstet Gynecol 2010 Feb; 115:221
Do Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Attenuate Tamoxifen's Benefits in Breast Cancer Survivors?
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Paroxetine was associated with excess mortality in breast cancer survivors who were receiving tamoxifen as adjuvant therapy.
Reviewing:
Kelly CM et al., BMJ 2010 Feb 8; 340:c693
Andersohn F and Willich SN., BMJ 2010 Feb 8; 340:c783
Ulipristal Acetate for Emergency Contraception
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
This selective progesterone-receptor modulator provided effective contraception within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Reviewing:
Glasier AF et al., Lancet 2010 Feb 13; 375:555
Fine P et al., Obstet Gynecol 2010 Feb; 115:257
