Women's Health
From the Journals
Women aged 35-39 years at greater risk for stillbirth
Researchers in Denmark analyzed a large number of first-trimester pregnancies to make risk estimates for adverse outcomes.
Conference Coverage
Tryptophan depletion may explain high rate of eating disorders in women
TAMPA, FLA. – Low-calorie diets “lead to tryptophan depletion and decreased serotonin levels in the brain,” says Dr. Allan S. Kaplan.
From the Journals
Gut-homing protein predicts HIV-acquisition, disease progression in women
Integrin alpha4beta7 expression predicts HIV acquisition and disease progression in women.
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Salpingectomy at cesarean feasible, but adds to operative time
DALLAS – Choosing salpingectomy over tubal ligation at the time of cesarean delivery is an ovarian cancer primary prevention strategy.
News
FDA approves new injection product to reduce preterm birth risk
Same drug, new delivery device.
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Oral treatment for menorrhagia shows promise for melasma
SAN DIEGO – Results in patients with melasma have been “amazing,” according to Amit Pandya, MD.
Primary Care Medical Abstracts
Abstract: Glyburide Versus Metformin and Their Combination for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Study
These Israeli authors performed an open-label trial of the efficacy and safety of glyburide, metformin and their combination for gestational...
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FDA approves new HPV assay
The assay even tests for the HPV genotypes associated with two-thirds of cervical cancers.
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Short cervical length more common among black women, and more predictive of preterm birth
DALLAS – Findings from Washington University, St. Louis, may help explain the consistently higher rates of spontaneous preterm birth among black...
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Multigene test panel helps diagnose fetal skeletal abnormalities
DALLAS – A multigene skeletal dysplasia panel correctly predicted fetal lethality or viability in 75% of positive samples.
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Abdominal CT refines treatment in refractory puerperal fever
DALLAS – A 10-year retrospective review at one medical center looked for treatment changes due to CT results.