Expert Commentary
Expert Commentary
Is there a link between impaired mobility and urinary incontinence in elderly, community-dwelling women?
Yes. In this population, impaired mobility is associated with urge but not stress incontinence, according to an observational, cross-sectional...
Expert Commentary
Does in utero exposure to valproate increase the risk of autism?
Yes.
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Do cosmetic breast implants hinder the detection of malignancy and reduce breast cancer–specific survival?
Yes. According to this systematic review and two meta-analyses of observational studies, cosmetic breast augmentation adversely affects survival...
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Is same-day discharge feasible and safe for women undergoing vaginal hysterectomy?
Yes.
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Does myo-inositol supplementation reduce the rate of gestational diabetes in pregnant women with a family history of type 2 diabetes?
Yes. In this 2-year, prospective, randomized, open-label, placebo-controlled trial, women who took myo-inositol (2 g daily) had a lower incidence...
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Biennial vs annual mammography: How I manage my patients
If a patient aged 50 and older asks to be screened every 2 years, I would support her choice, provided she is not at elevated risk for breast...
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STOP performing dilation and curettage for the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding
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Does the addition of the Foley bulb to vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction reduce the time to delivery?
Yes.
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A lifetime of service to women and their health—the career of Barbara S. Levy, MD
OBG Management celebrates Dr. Levy’s remarkable tenure combining private ObGyn practice with eloquent and effective public service
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Identify your learning curve for robotic hysterectomy
A ballpark idea of the learning curve for this procedure can enhance patient outcomes and reveal problems intrinsic to the surgeon or the surgical...
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Which tocolytic agents are most likely to delay delivery and improve neonatal outcomes?
Prostaglandin inhibitors and calcium channel blockers are most likely to delay delivery and improve neonatal outcomes in the setting of preterm...