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OB/Gyn

News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

Syphilis Now Primarily a Disease of Gay Men

Incidence rate more than 100 times greater than among other men

NCCN Guideline: No Ink on Tumor Suffices in Breast Cancer Tx

New NCCN guidelines discourage centimeter-wide margins

CDK 4/6 Inhibitor Makes the Cut in NCCN Breast Ca Guidelines

Ibrance plus AI or ER antagonist generates 'enthusiasm'

Unvaccinated Amish Woman Contracts Obstetric Tetanus (MMWR)

Home birth assisted by unlicensed community childbirth assistant

Nursing Student Diary: One Day, Two Births

First time on the OB floor

HPV-Targeted Drug Sets Survival Mark in Cervical Cancer

Highest-ever 12-month survival in recurrent, metastatic disease

Survival Bump in IVB Cervical Cancer with Pelvic RT

Improved OS, PFS in retrospective analysis

MSK Cancer Alliance: Mainly About Medicine

Bi-directional relationship strengthens regional cancer care

Nitric Oxide Gel Shows Promise for Genital Warts

Full clearance of baseline warts achieved in phase II trial

LEEP Rather Than Freeze to Prevent Cervical Cancer

HIV patients do better long-term with electric excision

Pearls From: Mary Rosser, MD

The role of ob/gyns in women's long-term heart health

ECC Roundup: Breast Conservation Benefit Varies by Age

And other reports from the European Cancer Congress

Maternal, Fetal Death Rates Higher on Weekends

But no 'July effect' observed for obstetrics, researchers say

Antithrombin Flops for Delaying Birth in Preeclampsia

No increase in gestational age at delivery vs placebo

Las Vegas High School Kids Get an Education at SMFM Meeting

Effort part of society's community outreach

ACOG: Hands-Off Approach for Low-Risk Pregnancies

College calls for limited labor interventions; promotes one-on-one support

AAP: Abortion Parental Consent Laws Do More Harm than Good

Patient's right to confidential care should come first

Morning Break: World's Largest Penis; Sex Bias in Breast Milk; Cervical Ca Deaths

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

This Week in Zika: First Local U.S. Zika Case Had Dermatitis

Also, NIAID stresses need for continued Zika research

Pearls From: Eva Pressman, MD

Trying to solve the problem of preterm birth

More Catholics Means Less Breastfeeding in Developed Countries

Negative correlation observed in several western countries

Less Hair 'Down There' May Up Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infection

Pubic hair grooming might cause skin micro-tears

CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned

Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200?

3D Mammo Ups Cancer Detection in Women Under Age 50

But tomosynthesis is not without its hassles, expert warns

Lowering the Bar: How PMDD Went from an Idea to a Diagnosis

Sometimes the drug comes first

Lawsuits Follow PMDD Diagnosis: Lowering the Bar

DVT and PE risks at issue

Ohio Sees Rapid Rise in Tx-Resistant Gonorrhea

Local susceptibility testing important for clinical decision-making

HIV in America: New York City Was First 'Hub'

Also, the surprising true story of 'Patient Zero'

By the Numbers: New Record for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia keep climbing

Cimzia in New Moms Found Safe for Nursing Babies

Only trace quantities found in breast milk

Higher Lupus Disease Activity in First Year Postpartum

Tight follow-up in months after birth may help avert flares

MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families

ESC: Beta-Blocker Cuts Early Heart Damage from Cancer Tx?

No clinical difference in small trial, but preclinical measures suggestive

IVF With Frozen Embryos May be Better in Women With PCOS

Lower rates of ovarian hyperstimulation, pregnancy loss

Make the Diagnosis: Leg Lesion Teaser

Case Findings: A 47-year-old woman undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer noticed several red, flaccid bullae on her leg. She was also experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath, which developed quickly, so she went to the ED. What is your diagnosis?

Contraceptives Differ in Effects on Acne

Implants and hormonal IUDs worsen it, rings and COCs make it better

'Classic' HIV Cure Remains a Challenge, NIH Expert Says

NIAID director notes long remissions may be more achievable

Study: Viagra Prolongs Pregnancy in Preeclampsia

Lower maternal blood pressure versus placebo

New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos

Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success

Weight Loss Aids Conception in Infertile Obese Women

Benefit seen irrespective of age, baseline BMI, cycle regularity

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