Women's Health
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First-trimester tests for trisomies 21 and 18 as sensitive as triple screen
BACKGROUND: Women who are deemed to have abnormal calculated risks for trisomy 21 (Down syndrome—the most common trisomy) or trisomy 18 (Edwards...
Clinical Inquiries
Should we screen for ovarian cancer?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Ovarian cancer screening using pelvic examination, CA-125 serum tumor marker, transvaginal ultrasound (TVU), or any...
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Aspirin prevents preeclampsia and complications
BACKGROUND: Diabetes, renal disease, hypertension, and a personal or family history of preeclampsia confer a high risk of preeclampsia. Early...
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Which cytology results predict cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?
BACKGROUND: Each year about 3 million women in the United States have cervical cytology results showing LSIL or ASCUS. Appropriate management of...
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Routine induction reduces cesarean rate
BACKGROUND: Pregnancies lasting beyond 41 weeks are common, but management remains controversial.
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Estrogen plus progestin may increase incidence of dementia
BACKGROUND: Lower endogenous estrogen levels in post-menopausal women is a potential reason why women have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer...
Original Research
Water versus gel lubricant for cervical cytology specimens
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Clindamycin for vaginosis reduces prematurity and late miscarriage
BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis is associated with premature delivery and late miscarriage. In 2 previous randomized controlled trials,...
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Zonisamide effective for weight loss in women
BACKGROUND: Zonisamide is an antiepileptic medication with a common side effect of causing significant weight loss.
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Continuous use of oral contraceptives reduces bleeding
BACKGROUND: Most clinicians in the US prescribe oral contraceptives that are given cyclically for 21 days, followed by 7 days of no therapy, to...
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Metoclopramide reduces nausea from emergency contraception
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of emergency hormonal contraception is now well-established, but nausea and vomiting complicate its use and may...