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Do insulin-sensitizing drugs increase ovulation rates for women with PCOS?
- Author:
- Camille Andy, MD
- Donna Flake, MSLS, MSAS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Short-term use of metformin (Glucophage) improves ovulation rates for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (strength...
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Is the ThinPrep better than conventional Pap smear at detecting cervical cancer?
- Author:
- Camille Andy, MD
- Linda F. Turner, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Conclusions regarding the ThinPrep are difficult to make due to the complexity of cervical cancer screening and the lack of...
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How effective are nasal steroids combined with nonsedating antihistamines for seasonal allergic rhinitis?
- Author:
- Camille Andy, MD
- Ann Thering, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For treating seasonal allergic rhinitis, inhaled nasal corticosteroids are superior to nonsedating antihistamines (Grade of...
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Does cerclage prevent preterm birth or decrease perinatal morbidity when performed on the identification of a short cervix by second-trimester ultrasound?
- Author:
- Stacy Mickey, MD
- Camille Andy, MD
Rust OA, Atlas RO, Reed J, van Gaalen J, Balducci J. Revisiting the short cervix detected by transvaginal ultrasound in the second semester: why...
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Are less than standard doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) effective for the treatment of hot flushes?
- Author:
- Camille Andy, MD
Utian WH, Shoupe D, Bachmann G, Pinkerton JV, Pickar JH. Relief of vasomotor symptoms and vaginal atrophy with lower doses of conjugated equine...