Expert Commentary
Expert Commentary
Is the annual pelvic exam a relic or a requisite?
Recent publications have questioned the value of a comprehensive pelvic exam in asymptomatic women
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Is population-based screening for endometrial cancer feasible?
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What is the optimal time to deliver a woman whohas placenta previa?
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Are oral hypoglycemic agents equivalent to insulin in treating gestational diabetes?
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Does the rate of postcesarean maternal infection vary by uterine closure technique?
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When is endocervical curettage informative in cervical cancer screening?
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Can nonhormonal treatments relieve hot flushes in breast Ca survivors?
Yes. A Cochrane Review found clonidine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs),...
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Where have all the young men gone? Not to obstetrics and gynecology
More than 4 of every 5 ObGyn resident physicians are women. Should we worry because men are bypassing the specialty?
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Is there a link between cerebral palsy and chorioamnionitis?
Yes. The meta-analysis found a significant association between cerebral palsy (CP) and clinical and histologic chorioamnionitis, with a pooled...
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Just how much does screening mammography reduce mortality from breast cancer?
2%. That’s the percentage for women 50 to 69 years old, according to a sophisticated observational study from Norway. Kalager M, Zelen M,...
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At what thickness is the endometrial stripe cause for concern in a woman who has postmenopausal bleeding?
4 mm. That is the cutoff recommended by ACOG. However, the authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis propose a new cutoff: 3 mm....