Clinical Review
Clinical Review
2014 Update on infectious disease
Treating acute cystitis effectively the first time, and more clinical guidance on preventing, identifying, and managing infection
Clinical Review
Chronic vulvar irritation, itching, and pain. What is the diagnosis?
Five cases of dermatoses, vaginal abnormalities, and pain syndromes that may masquerade as infection
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How to identify and manage cesarean-scar pregnancy
One of the unforeseen consequences of our increasing reliance on cesarean delivery is gestation in the cesarean scar. Here, three experts offer a...
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2014 Update on operative vaginal delivery
New data confirm that the combination of forceps and vacuum extraction should be avoided and demonstrate that use of midcavity rotational forceps...
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Chronic vulvar symptoms and dermatologic disruptions: How to make the correct diagnosis
When a patient reports chronic symptoms, it’s important to look beyond yeast infection and other common causes to accurately identify her...
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2014 Update on cervical disease
Integration of the HPV test into cervical screening adds complexity but clarifies optimal management in many cases
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2014 Update on minimally invasive gynecology
The cesarean scar defect: A common etiology of abnormal uterine bleeding
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Does screening mammography save lives?
A Canadian study has left some clinicians uncertain about when to recommend mammography—and to whom. Here, four experts in breast cancer screening...
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Oophorectomy or salpingectomy—which makes more sense?
During hysterectomy for benign indications, many surgeons routinely remove the ovaries to prevent cancer. Here’s what we know about this practice...
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2014 Update on abnormal uterine bleeding
Randomized data shed light on AUB associated with fibroids, adenomyosis, and the use of progestins
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Perinatal depression: what you can do to reduce its long-term effects
New data show that a woman’s antenatal depression can affect her child 18 years later, suggesting that early intervention is critical. Here, a...