OB GYN News articles from May 2005

OB GYN News archives from May 2005

Maryland poised for premium relief.(News)
May 1, 2005... For the past few months, Maryland physicians have been waiting for premium relief that was promised by the state's politicians. That relief may now be on the way after the state legislature passed an emergency bill to put into effect a rate...

CMS sees 4.3% drop in Medicare reimbursements: cut is expected due to rising medical costs.(News)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
May 1, 2005... Physicians could face a 4.3% cut in their Medicare reimbursements next year due to the rising cost of medical spending, Mark McClellan, M.D., administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced during a press briefing...

New treatment approved for endometriosis pain.(News)
May 1, 2005... Subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate has been approved for the treatment of endometriosis-related pelvic pain. It is the first new treatment to be approved for this indication in 15 years. Depo subQ provera 104 (DMPA-SC), which contains...

Panel gives mixed recommendations on silicone implants.(News)
May 1, 2005... GAITHERSBURG, MD. -- After more than a decade, silicone gel-filled breast implants could soon be back on the market and widely available for women undergoing reconstructive, augmentation, and revision surgery. Last month, the Food and Drug...

Planned C-section reduces second twin's risk.(News)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Planned cesarean sections could cut the risk of perinatal death of twins by 75%, according to a review of 8,073 twin births resulting in the delivery of 16,146 babies. Most perinatal deaths were due to intrapartum anoxia...

Soft cheese made with raw milk risky in pregnancy.(News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Soft white cheeses made with raw milk present a health risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Such cheeses can cause listeriosis, brucellosis, salmonellosis, and tuberculosis, and they pose a particular risk to pregnant women,...

A view from across the chasm.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I found the Guest Editorial by plaintiff's attorney James S. Bostwick humorous at best ("The Chasm Between Physicians, Lawyers," March 15, p. 6). Its theme is essentially this: We lawyers and you doctors are not so different, so we should...

We pay dearly for 'human mistakes'.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... James S. Bostwick, J.D., states most physicians are "very competent, caring physicians who just made a human mistake" ("The Chasm Between Physicians, Lawyers," Guest Editorial, March 15, 2005, p. 6). Exactly. Where does it say that...

Vaccinate and educate.(LETTERS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Dr. Jerome A. Klobutcher argues that the availability of a human papillomavirus vaccine might cause an increase in rates of sexually transmitted infections because HPV-vaccinated individuals may feel impervious to STIs and may therefore engage...

The rest of your exercises.(LETTERS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... I enjoyed the recent article on exercise and would like to add a few more tips that I share with my patients ("Adding Exercise to Your Routine," The Rest of Your Life, March 15, 2005, p. 38): * Make it fun. I recommend the physical...

How to run effective office meetings.(GUEST EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... "What do you discuss at office meetings?" a colleague wrote me recently. "We used to hold them monthly, and I never thought we accomplished anything. So now we don't bother anymore." It's a comment I hear fairly often. Doctors and...

Two-drug BV regimen urged in pregnancy.(Obstetrics)(Bacterial vaginosis)
May 1, 2005... HOUSTON -- Bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women requires a two-drug regimen to reduce the incidence of low-birth-weight and preterm babies, Dale Brown Jr., M.D., said at a conference on vulvo-vaginal diseases sponsored by Baylor College of...

Study shows increasing prevalence of GDM.(Obstetrics)(gestational diabetes mellitus)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Gestational diabetes is on the rise. The finding is not surprising given the dramatic increases in obesity and type 2 diabetes in recent years, but until now few studies have examined trends in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in populations...

Keep priorities straight when treating eclampsia.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Eclampsia has become increasingly rare in Western countries, but it still occurs in 1 in 2,000-3,500 pregnancies--and obstetric clinics must be prepared to treat it, Baha M. Sibai, M.D., said at an obstetrics symposium sponsored by...

Warn patients about heart risks after preeclampsia: preeclampsia is a manifestation of underlying silent disease that will develop later into a clinical condition.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Women who develop preeclampsia should be counseled about the risk in subsequent gestations and strategies to contain these risks, according to Baha M. Sibai, M.D. In addition, more general implications about health in later life...

VBAC attempts, failures linked to maternal age.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Older women are less likely to attempt vaginal birth after cesarean delivery and more likely to fail when they do, Sindhu K. Srinivas, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Dr....

Indomethacin, cervical length evaluation up birth weight in twins.(Obstetrics)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... RENO, NEV. -- The rate of very low birth weight in twin pregnancies can be reduced safely with a plan of care that includes cervical length evaluation at 23-25 weeks and long-term indomethacin therapy for women with a short, funneled cervix,...

VBAC is viable option after fetal demise, study suggests.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Vaginal delivery is a viable option for most women who've had a previous cesarean section and experience intrauterine fetal demise in a subsequent pregnancy, Mildred M. Ramirez, M.D., and her colleagues reported at the annual...

3-D ultrasound reveals 'tremendous detail'.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Three-dimensional ultrasound represents an emerging advance in imaging with important applications in obstetrics, Alfred Z. Abuhamad, M.D., said at an obstetrics symposium that was sponsored by Columbia University and New York...

Aggressive Tx less cost effective for low-birth-weight infants.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... RENO, NEV. -- From a societal perspective, the most cost-effective course of action for impending preterm delivery at 24 weeks' gestation is an unwillingness on the part of the physician to perform cesarean section, Gianni Cazan-London, M.D.,...

Children of preeclamptic mothers at risk for pulmonary hypertension.(Obstetrics)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... SAN DIEGO -- Children born to preeclamptic mothers are more likely to have pulmonary hypertension, compared with children born from uncomplicated pregnancies, results from a small study have demonstrated. The finding provides "the very...

Fetal genetic disorders test being developed.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... GRAPEVINE, TEX. -- Researchers are attempting to develop a first-trimester cervical swab test to detect fetal genetic disorders. While the test still is under development, if proven effective, it could provide noninvasive, earlier prenatal...

Patients who have had invasive procedures more open to carrier testing.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... GRAPEVINE, TEX. -- Patients referred for genetic testing are more likely to agree to carrier status testing if they already have accepted an invasive procedure. A study of 3,131 patients referred for genetic testing found that individuals...

Couples accept prenatal genetic testing with CMA: there was a 71% acceptance rate of chromosome microarray analysis in those undergoing amnio or CVS.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... GRAPEVINE, TEX. -- Chromosome microarray analysis may play a vital role in the diagnosis of genetic disorders prenatally, Christine Eng, M.D., commented during a meeting that was sponsored by the American College of Medical Genetics. ...

Treatment urged for all pregnant HIV patients.(Obstetrics)
May 1, 2005... HOUSTON -- Pregnant women should be treated for human immunodeficiency virus infections even if they are asymptomatic with normal CD4 counts and have a low viral load, said Hunter A. Hammill, M.D. Pregnancy itself does not affect the...

Maternal morbidity tied to prolonged MgS[O.sub.4] tocolysis.(Obstetrics)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... RENO, NEV. -- Increased maternal morbidity is significantly associated with magnesium sulfate tocolysis that lasts longer than 48 hours, a retrospective study has demonstrated. Investigators compared 78 women who received MgS[O.sub.4]...

Risk of major complication greater with VBAC.(Obstetrics)(vaginal birth after a cesarean)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Women who choose vaginal birth after a cesarean section have a 2.5 times greater risk of major complications than if they were to opt for a second elective cesarean section, according to a poster presentation at the annual...

Manometry offers useful diagnostic information.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Anal manometry is a useful tool for the evaluation of patients with abnormal anorectal physiology, including those presenting with constipation, fecal incontinence, proctalgia, or rectal prolapse, according to Dana R....

Patients need not stop clopidogrel before surgery.(Gynecology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Patients on long-term clopidogrel treatment don't need to stop the drug before surgery, Richard E. Kuntz, M.D., said at a meeting that was sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Washington Hospital Center. ...

Uterosacral vaginal vault suspension advocated: expert says it's his preferred treatment for older patients who have apical prolapse and low risk of recurrence.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Uterosacral vaginal vault suspension is the treatment of choice for patients with apical prolapse and a low risk of recurrence, Matthew Barber, M.D., said at a symposium on pelvic floor disorders that was sponsored by...

Rectovaginal fistulas can pose treatment challenges.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Obstetric trauma is the most common cause of rectovaginal fistulas, Eric G. Weiss, M.D., said at a symposium on pelvic floor disorders sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic Florida. Reported series suggest such trauma...

Tamoxifen alone discouraged as adjuvant Tx.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... HOLLYWOOD, FLA. -- An aromatase inhibitor, either alone or after tamoxifen therapy, is better than tamoxifen alone for the long-term prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with invasive breast cancer, according to updated treatment...

Study identifies novel breast cancer prognostic markers.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- New data suggest that the Notch signaling genes--Notch1 and Jagged1--are potential novel prognostic markers for breast cancer, Michael Reedijk, M.D., FACS, reported at a symposium sponsored by the Society of Surgical Oncology. ...

Blacks just as likely as whites to pursue BRCA test.(Gynecology)(breast cancer)
May 1, 2005... GRAPEVINE, TEX. -- African American women are almost as likely to pursue genetic testing for breast cancer as are white women, North Carolina researchers report. "There is a perception in the genetic counseling field that African Americans...

Possible genetic basis for racial disparities in endometrial Ca.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... Differences in gene expression may be at least partially responsible for the differences in endometrial cancer survival rates and tumor aggression seen between black and white women, results of two studies suggest. Many previous studies...

Be aware of low bone density in the young.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- Bone health experts offered their share of helpful clinical insights at the annual meeting of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. Here are some of the highlights: Low Bone Density in the Young Low...

Partial-breast irradiation can provide good cosmetic results.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- When partial-breast irradiation was delivered with the MammoSite balloon catheter system after lumpectomy, the majority of patients showed good to excellent cosmetic results and had no local recurrences of cancer at 2 years,...

Simvastatin trial suggests statins may treat PCOS.(Gynecology)(polycystic ovarian syndrome)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Simvastatin lowered testosterone levels by 41%, normalized gonadotropin levels, and reduced cardiovascular risk factors in a small, randomized, controlled trial, suggesting that statins may be a potential treatment for polycystic...

Medical management is first step in treating constipation: thorough history, exam are important for each case, and every complaint of bleeding and obstruction should be investigated.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Constipation is a common complaint, and the causes for this condition are varied, Dana R. Sands, M.D., said during a symposium on pelvic floor disorders that was sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic Florida. In a...

Options emerge for fecal incontinence, but results uncertain for long term.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Anterior overlapping sphincter repair is commonly performed in patients with fecal incontinence secondary to an anterior defect in the sphincter complex, but long-term outcomes are questionable. In the short term,...

For vulvar contusions, cold packs often suffice.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- A vulvar injury in a child is likely to heal without major intervention, even if a large hematoma is present and the patient complains of severe pain, David Muram, M.D., said at a gynecology conference sponsored by Mount Sinai...

One expert's opinion: Burch colposuspension still has its place.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- Burch colposuspension isn't the newest or fanciest of the ever-expanding surgical options for treating urinary stress incontinence, but it does have a solid place in the surgical armamentarium for this condition,...

Aerosolized microbes may pose contamination hazard in OR.(Gynecology)(operating room)
May 1, 2005... TUCSON, ARIZ. -- Nasopharyngeal shedding of aerosolized microbes may be a vector for perioperative contamination in the operating room, Charles E. Edmiston Jr., Ph.D., reported at the annual meeting of the Central Surgical Association. ...

OCs called 'fabulous' adjunctive Tx for acne.(Gynecology)(Oral contraceptives)
May 1, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- Oral contraceptives are a safe and effective treatment for acne but are best used as adjunct therapy, Julie C. Harper, M.D., reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Topical retinoids such as...

Physicians urged to adopt office hysteroscopy.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... SANTA FE, N.M. -- One hundred thirty-five years after Pantaleoni performed the first hysteroscopy, Stephen M. Cohen, M.D., urged physicians to move the diagnostic procedure from the operating room to the office. New technology makes office...

Cervical screening guidelines are evolving for adolescents.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- With revisions to the consensus guidelines for the management of women with cervical cytological abnormalities expected in 2006, experts are taking a hard look at ways the guidelines might be tailored to be more age specific. ...

OC use not linked to depression in adolescents.(Gynecology)(Oral contraceptive)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Oral contraceptive pills do not cause mood swings or depression in most adolescents. On the contrary, overall, it appears that oral contraceptives increase positive mood and decrease negative mood, Mary A. Ott, M.D., said at the...

Outpatient PID treatment dicey with adolescents.(Gynecology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Adolescents treated for pelvic inflammatory disease are not likely to complete a 14-day course of antibiotics nor return for 72-hour evaluation, according to a study designed to see if implementation of a rigorous institutional...

Embolotherapy eases pelvic congestion: in 131 women who had the procedure, 85% reported improvement at a mean 45 months' follow-up.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... Pelvic congestion syndrome is a real disease entity that affects up to 16% of American women, and can be successfully treated with transfemoral embolotherapy, according to researchers who presented data at the annual meeting of the Society of...

Treating pelvic congestion eases leg venous reflux pain.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... Pelvic pain related to pelvic venous congestion often occurs in women with symptomatic lower extremity venous reflux. Treating ovarian venous incompetence with embolotherapy can not only reduce associated pelvic pain, but can also significantly...

Don't overlook diagnosis of mullerian agenesis.(Gynecology)
May 1, 2005... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Some cases of apparent imperforate hymen are actually mullerian agenesis, and that possibility should be in the differential diagnosis, David M. Lee, M.D., said at a conference sponsored by the North Pacific Pediatric Society....

Congress goes beyond hill for health care Rx.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) says that the answer to America's health care problem does not lie with Congress--at least, not initially. "I spent 2 years studying what went wrong in the Clinton debacle," he said at a meeting...

Controversial abstinence site.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(www.4parents.gov)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A new government Web site aimed at helping parents talk to their teens about sex and abstinence is drawing fire from reproductive-rights advocates. The Web site, www.4parents.gov, features interactive tools, statistics, and conversation...

EC legislation fails.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Colorado Governor Bill Owens (R) vetoed legislation last month that would have required all hospitals in his state to provide rape victims with information about the availability of emergency contraception. Gov. Owens said he objected to the...

Contraceptive access.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Elsewhere in the states, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) filed an emergency rule last month clarifying that state pharmacies that sell contraceptives must accept and fill such prescriptions without delay. The action comes after complaints...

STDs among lesbians.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(sexually transmitted diseases)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Lesbians and bisexual women who participated in a focus group reported that the need to protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is primarily a concern for heterosexual women, according to a study published in the March issue of...

Prenatal testing legislation.(POLICY & PRACTICE)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... New federal legislation aims to improve the information that expectant parents receive when a prenatal test is positive for conditions such as Down syndrome and spina bifida. The Prenatally Diagnosed Condition Awareness Act (S. 609/H.R. 1353)...

Group raises concerns about Medicare Part B.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Members of a Medicare physician advisory group have reservations about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed new program for paying for physician-administered outpatient drugs under Medicare Part B. ...

Hospital midwives seek right to certify false labor: EMTALA's guidelines leave it up to the hospital to determine whether doctors should examine the patient.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Federal regulations should recognize the expertise of nurse-midwives in certifying false-labor cases in the hospital, Deanne Williams, a certified nurse-midwife, testified at a meeting of the Department of Health and Human...

Industry expert: health savings accounts engage consumers in care.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2005... Health savings accounts and other consumer-directed insurance products can help lower health care utilization and encourage better health behaviors, according to an industry expert. Consumers "begin to recognize that the behaviors that they...

Exercises for type 2 diabetes patients.(EXERCISE RX)
May 1, 2005... Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the United States across all ages and ethnicities. This kind of diabetes, which is not dependent on insulin, can be controlled in many people by better attention to exercise and weight...

HHS focuses on flu pandemic preparedness plan.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... BALTIMORE -- Acknowledging that "flu has a huge news factor," Bruce Gellin, M.D., spelled out the federal influenza pandemic preparedness plan at a biodefense research meeting sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology. The...

Many high-risk patients got flu shots this year.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Despite the severe shortage of influenza vaccine this winter, the elderly, young children, and others at risk were able to find and receive shots, officials said at the National Immunization Conference sponsored by the Centers for...

Pepper extract provides relief for pruritus ani.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- A specially compounded ointment containing 0.006% capsaicin extract is effective at relieving recalcitrant pruritus ani, as well as pruritus of the vulva and scrotum, Timothy Berger, M.D., reported at the annual meeting of the...

Study quantifies injury to bowel from NSAID use.(Clinical Rounds)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A study of 41 people aged 22-66 years found evidence of small-bowel injury on capsule endoscopy in 71% of those taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for at least 3 months. By comparison, 10% of control patients not taking NSAIDs had...

Immunizations in high-risk adults overlooked.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Using ancillary staff to obtain patient immunization and medication histories before the patient sees the physician could go a long way toward improving immunization rates among high-risk adults, Linda Hill, M.D., said at the...

Promote healthy behavior with FRAMES technique.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The key to motivational interviewing is raising a subject without generating resistance, Sam Weir, M.D., explained at the annual meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine. "People are more likely to change when...

Acute low back pain.(WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVISER)
May 1, 2005... Acute low back pain is one of the most common disorders in the general population, with a life-time prevalence of about 80%. At least 90% of cases are due to soft tissue strain or injury and heal within 4-6 weeks. Still, the impact of back...

To aid patients in losing weight, think small.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... COLORADO SPRINGS -- When it comes to helping patients manage overweight and obesity, the best strategy is to focus on small, concrete, readily achievable goals, Dan Bessesen, M.D., said at a meeting of the Colorado Chapter of the American...

Dx of metabolic syndrome often missed in women.(Clinical Rounds)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Middle-aged women should routinely be assessed for metabolic syndrome, Ana M. Schaper, Ph.D., said at an international conference on women, heart disease, and stroke. In a retrospective study of the charts of 147 women...

Syndrome's risks are worse in women.(Clinical Rounds)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Metabolic syndrome may be a greater risk factor for stroke and vascular events in women than in men, and limited access to social resources appears to contribute to its development, Bernadette Boden-Albala, Ph.D., reported at...

New penicillin skin test on horizon for next year.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... SAN ANTONIO -- A penicillin skin test is expected to return to the market in about 1 year to fill the gap that was left when the original manufacturer, Hollister-Stier, halted production of PrePen in September 2003. The announcement, which...

Physicians, patients decry COX-2 withdrawals: Bextra voluntarily withdrawn from the market; FDA wants black box warnings on all prescription NSAIDs.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... The market withdrawal of valdecoxib and the black box warnings on celecoxib and all other remaining prescription NSAIDs have some physicians fuming and patients worried and confused, experts say. "The American College of Rheumatology has...

Uproar over COX-2 inhibitors alters landscape of drug trials.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- Recent events surrounding selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors will have far-reaching implications for future drug trials, Gary S. Hoffman, M.D., said at a symposium sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology. Drugs...

Subarticular skin stapler available.(PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Insorb subarticular skin stapler is a sterile, single-patient device containing 20 absorbable staples for skin closure. The stapler and staples are intended for use in abdominal, thoracic, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, and...

One-step TB test approved.(PRODUCTS)(Mycobacterium tuberculosis)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The QuantiFERON-TN Gold test is approved for the detection of immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. The one-step blood test provides a "yes" or "no" result that is unaffected by previous bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccination...

Improve your Spanish.(PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A series of DVD and multimedia courses are available to help medical professionals better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. "Spanish for the Medical Profession DVD Course" retails for $299. Specialty courses are also available for...

Device cools hemorrhoid pain.(PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Hemorrelief cooling device relieved hemorrhoid pain and reduced swelling. The device, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is inserted into/around the affected area for 10 minutes. For more information about this product,...

Headset provides better visualization.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The ClearView headset combines illumination, magnification, polarization control, and integrated eye-safety filters for visualization of the operative field. The headset can be used during vascular, pigmented, or cutaneous laser treatments. For...

System rejuvenates skin abnormalities.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The Ellipse I2PL system treats sun-damaged skin to reduce pigment and vascular disturbances by specifically heating targeted structures in the skin. The system can be used to treat large or small areas of the body. For more information about...

Doxycycline blister packs.(PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Two new blister packs--Adoxa Pak 1/100 mg (31 tablets) and Adoxa Pak 2/100 mg (60 tablets)--are available for adjunctive oral acne therapy. For more information about this product, contact Doak Dermatologics by calling 800-405-3625 or by...

Breast MRI key for high-risk patients.(News)
May 15, 2005... NEW YORK -- Breast MRI may have difficulty keeping up with the "potentially logarithmic demand" for its use as a cancer screening tool, experts said at a cancer symposium sponsored by New York University and by the Lynne Cohen Foundation for...

Top 10 diagnoses by ob.gyns. in 2004.(VITAL SIGNS)(Brief Article)
May 15, 2005... Top 10 Diagnoses by Ob.Gyns. in 2004 Supervise otherwise normal pregnancy 15.5% Gynecologic exam 11.3% Contraceptive surveillance 7.4% Contraceptive counseling 5.2% Symptomatic...

Study evaluates post-hysterectomy sexual function: outcomes not better with supracervical tx.(News)
May 15, 2005... RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. -- Supracervical hysterectomy did not leave women with better sexual function or quality of life, compared with total abdominal hysterectomy in the first randomized study to evaluate these outcomes in women who have had an...