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Running in place: The uncertain future of primary care internal medicine
- Author:
- Craig Nielsen, MD, FACP
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
If we don’t demand change, who will be there to take care of us when we grow old?
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Women’s health 2019: Osteoporosis, breast cancer, contraception, and hormone therapy
- Author:
- Anna Camille Moreno, DO, NCMP
- Sabrina Kaur Sahni, MD, NCMP
- Taryn L. Smith, MD
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Vignettes with practical advice based on current literature.
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In reply: Human papillomavirus
- Author:
- Salina Zhang, BS
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Effective education can be achieved by focusing on the personal risks of HPV to the patient, as well as the overall favorable risk vs benefits of...
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Human papillomavirus in 2019: An update on cervical cancer prevention and screening guidelines
- Author:
- Salina Zhang, BS
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Recommendations on counseling, vaccination, screening, and follow-up for abnormal screening.
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Women’s health 2016: An update for internists
- Author:
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Judith M.E. Walsh, MD, MPH
- Kay M. Johnson, MD, MPH
Important studies of urinary tract infections, bisphosphonates, ovarian cancer screening, and contraception.
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In reply: Menopausal hormone therapy
- Author:
- Laura Dorr Lipold, MD
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
- Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, NCMP
Some women may elect for short duration of therapy while others prefer longer-term use.
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Is there a time limit for systemic menopausal hormone therapy?
- Author:
- Laura Dorr Lipold, MD
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
- Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG
The duration needs to be an individualized, shared decision that is assessed annually.
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Contraception for the perimenopausal woman: What’s best?
- Author:
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
- Megan C. McNamara, MD, MSc
Finding the optimal method of birth control for women in their 40s requires careful attention to medical history, risk factors, and perimenopausal...
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Are breast and pelvic exams necessary when prescribing hormonal contraception?
- Author:
- Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
- Abbey B. Berenson, MD, PhD, MMS
Only a medical history and blood pressure measurement are needed before prescribing estrogen contraceptives.