Women's Health

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Puberty Now Hits Many Girls Before Menarche

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Deeanna Franklin

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Warn Teens of Promiscuity's Fertility Risks

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Sherry Boschert

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Clinical Inquiries

When are empiric antibiotics appropriate for urinary tract infection symptoms?

Author:

Lauren DeAlleaume, MD

Elizabeth M. Tweed, BSN, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Healthy, nonpregnant women presenting with the triad of frequency, dysuria, and no vaginal symptoms have about a 96% chance...

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Clinical Inquiries

What is the best way to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Author:

Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Alexandra P. Kroll, BA

Barbara Jamieson, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed for women of childbearing age presenting with 2 of the following: 1) oligo...

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High Medication Burden Seen in Women With Osteoporosis

Author:

Doug Brunk

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Watch Simple Ovarian Cysts In Postmenopausal Women

Author:

Sherry Boschert

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Clinical Capsules

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From Staff Reports

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Contingent Screen 'Attractive' for Down Detection : The method shows a favorable rate of identification while reducing the need for second-trimester screening.

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Sharon Worcester

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Maternal SSRI Use Tied to Increased Neonatal Hypertension Risk

Author:

Melinda Tanzola

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Fetal Pulse Oximetry Fails to Lower C-Section Rate

Author:

Damian McNamara

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New Sterilization Device Nears Market

Author:

Patrice Wendling

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