Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads by Date
Must reads for theWeek ending February 14, 2016
Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Intended vs actual contraceptive use
Cigarette Smoking in Breast Cancer, Assessing effects before and after BC diagnosis
Antidepressant Use Among Reproductive-Aged Women, Prescription claims studied
Acute Severe Intrapartum Hypertension, The association with severe maternal morbidity
Effects of Antidepressants on Fertility, Does use hinder ability to conceive?
Must reads for theWeek ending February 7, 2016
Guidance During a Zika Virus Outbreak, ACOG’s advisory for care of obstetric patients
Screening for Depression in Adults, USPSTF statement includes pregnant women
Acute Myocardial Infarction in Women, AHA statement examines sex-specific differences
Obesity and Type II Endometrial Cancer, Risk factors and survival outcomes
Mammography Screening Adherence, Are socioeconomic inequalities at play?
Must reads for theWeek ending January 31, 2016
Magnesium Sulfate Use in Obstetrics, An updated ACOG committee opinion
Prior Hysterectomy and BSO in Postmenopausal Women, What is the venous thrombosis risk?
Oral Contraceptive Use & Fracture Risk, Greater risk near menopausal transition?
Medical Evaluations for Infertility, Identifying the barriers
Bilateral Salpingectomy with Ovarian Conservation, A look at hospital variation
Must reads for theWeek ending January 24, 2016
Screening for Breast Cancer, USPSTF issues recommendation statement
Conceiving After Pregnancy Loss, How long should couples wait?
Barriers to Postpartum Contraception, Unintended pregnancies examined
Prepregnancy BMI & Infant Mortality, What are the risks?
Choosing a Prophylactic Antibiotic , Risk of surgical site infection after hysterectomy
Must reads for theWeek ending January 17, 2016
FDA Strengthens Requirements for Surgical Mesh, Safety risks addressed in devices to repair POP
Infertility & Early Childhood Development, Study examines use and type of treatments
Mutations in Women with Ovarian Carcinoma, New suspected hereditary OC genes identified
Women’s Preferences for Contraceptive Methods, A look at racial and ethnic differences
Axillary Pathologic Complete Response, Long-term effect in women with breast cancer