OB/GYN Clinical Alert articles from June 2008

OB/GYN Clinical Alert archives from June 2008

Duration of Lactation is Associated with Lower Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife -- SWAN, the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation.(Clinical report)
June 1, 2008... Duration of Lactation is Associated with Lower Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife -- SWAN, the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation Abstract & Commentary By Sarah L. Berga, MD, James Robert McCord Professor and Chair,...

What is the Role of the Gynecologist in Providing Preventive Services?
June 1, 2008... What is the Role of the Gynecologist in Providing Preventive Services? Abstract & Commentary By Frank W. Ling, MD, Clinical Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, is...

Side Effects with Aromatase Inhibitors.
June 1, 2008... Side Effects with Aromatase Inhibitors Abstract & Commentary By Leon Speroff, MD, Editor, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, is Editor for OB/GYN Clinical Alert. Synopsis: The risk...

HABITS Redux.
June 1, 2008... HABITS Redux Abstract & Commentary By Leon Speroff, MD, Editor, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, is Editor for OB/GYN Clinical Alert. Synopsis: The Swedish HABITS trial reported...

How Safe is Acetaminophen and Pregnancy?
June 1, 2008... How Safe is Acetaminophen and Pregnancy? Abstract & Commentary By John C. Hobbins, MD Professor and Chief of Obstetrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver Dr. Hobbins reports no financial relationship to this...

Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Preterm Delivery.
June 1, 2008... Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Preterm Delivery Abstract & Commentary By John C. Hobbins, MD Synopsis: Women in early pregnancy who practice more than 1 type of sports have a significantly...

CME Objectives/Questions.
June 1, 2008... CME Objectives The objectives of OB/GYN Clinical Alert are: *To present the latest data regarding diagnosis and treatment of various diseases affecting women, including cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, and osteoporosis; *To...