Women's Health
From the Journals
SLN mapping is most cost-effective in low-risk endometrial carcinoma
Researchers created a model to compare efficacy and costs for sentinel lymph node mapping and selective and routine lymph node dissection.
Conference Coverage
Maternal use of pot and tobacco may boost birth defect risk
Some pregnant mothers report switching to cannabis – because they think pot is healthier than cigarettes.
From the Journals
Novel blood test that predicts gestational age, fetal development, could improve prenatal care
Researchers have created a test that may soon pave the way for a low-cost alternative to ultrasound for prenatal care in developing areas.
From the Journals
A combination hormone capsule for vasomotor symptoms
"17-beta-estradiol-progesterone may represent a new option, using natural hormones, for postmenopausal women," wrote Dr. Rogerio A. Lobo.
Conference Coverage
Bisphosphonate ‘holidays’ exceeding 2 years linked to increased fractures
Opinion
A new way to classify endometrial cancer
If researchers can better define patients’ endometrial cancer at the time of their biopsy, important clinical decisions might be able to be...
From the Journals
No link found between fluconazole use and neonatal death risk
More research is needed to pinpoint the link between fluconazole use and risks to neonates.
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Mifepristone, then misoprostol is best in early pregnancy loss
Pretreatment with mifepristone before misoprostol was superior to misoprostol alone in a randomized trial.
Conference Coverage
Dr. William J. Gradishar shares breast cancer take-aways from ASCO 2018
CHICAGO – TAILORx is a “big win,” while SANDPIPER results are nothing to get excited about.
From the Journals
Trachelectomy rate for early-stage cervical cancer rises to 17% in younger women
More young women with early-stage cervical cancer are opting for fertility-sparing trachelectomy, with similar outcomes to hysterectomy.
